Language Course Visa
Germany
Last updated: December 24, 2025
1 years
$88
3-4 months
Medium
About this Visa
The language course visa lets you move to Germany to study German intensively. It's for people from outside the EU who want to focus on learning the language full-time. This is a pure language-learning visa—you can't use it to study other subjects or work as your main job. You attend intensive German classes (at least 18 hours per week). Most people stay 3-12 months. After you finish, you can switch to a student visa for university, a work visa for a job, or go home. You can work up to 20 hours per week while studying. Most countries can get this visa without restrictions.
Key Benefits
- Work part-time: Up to 20 hours per week while studying
- Travel freely: Visit any country in Europe (Schengen area)
- Affordable learning: Cheaper than English-speaking countries
- Low visa fee: Only €75
- Path to stay: Time counts toward permanent residence (after 5 years total)
- Switch visas: Can change to student visa, work visa, or apprenticeship after finishing
- No family needed: Apply alone; do not need family sponsorship
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 18 or older
- German language knowledge: Already speak some basic German (A1-A2 level minimum)
- Course: Taking an intensive German course with 18+ hours per week, daily lessons, 3-12 months long
- Financial support: Have €1,091 ($1,200) per month to live on
- Health insurance: Able to get private health insurance
- Clean record: No serious criminal convictions
- Real intent: Honest motivation to study German, not just to live in Germany
- Valid documents: Complete, truthful paperwork in proper format
Financial Requirement
You must show €1,091 per month ($1,200) to live on. You can do this three ways: Blocked account (open a German bank account with €13,094 that releases money monthly), Sponsorship letter (a German person promises to support you financially), or Bank statements (show your own savings for 12 months).
Documents
- Valid passportIssued within 10 years; must be valid 3 months after you leave Germany; 2 blank pages
- Visa application formCompleted and signed (2 copies)
- Biometric photoRecent passport-style photo
- Course confirmationLetter from the German language school showing 18+ hours/week
- Payment proofReceipt showing you paid for the course
- German language certificateProof you know basic German (Goethe, TELC, or similar)
- Financial proofBlocked account statement, sponsorship letter, or bank statements
- Health insurancePrivate insurance confirmation for your stay
- Address proofRental contract, dorm booking, or letter from host
- Motivation letterExplain why you want to learn German (in German or English)
- Document translationsAll documents not in English or German must be translated to German
- Goethe certificationBangladesh applicants only: Goethe Institute certificate specifically (not other language schools)
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.