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You can obtain a residence permit for the purpose of applying for a course of study if you meet certain requirements.

You can obtain a residence permit for the purpose of applying for a course of study if you would like to study in Germany, but you have not yet been allocated a study place or if there is no place available.
The residence permit for the purpose of applying for a university degree is a temporary residence permit. It can be granted for a maximum of 9 months.
If you have not yet reached the age of 18, the persons entitled to custody must agree to your planned stay for the purpose of applying for a degree programme.

• Valid passport
• Current biometric photo
• Visa, if required
• Proof of subsistence (e.g. declaration of commitment, blocked account at a bank, proof of parents' income or similar)
• Lease
• Proof of your health insurance
• Proof of a corresponding school leaving certificate
• Proof of existing language skills (e.g. a certificate) or of the intended acquisition of language skills
• where applicable, consent of the persons entitled to personal custody

• You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute and - if required for entry - an appropriate visa.
• There is no interest in expulsion against you.
• Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You have a school leaving certificate that entitles you directly to study in Germany or, alternatively, to attend a preparatory college.
• They have the language requirements for admission to the course of study or can prove that they intend to acquire the language skills required for their studies in Germany within a maximum of 9 months.
• Your livelihood is secured for the duration of your application.
   

Issue of residence permit: EUR 100.00

Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or exemption may be considered.

The residence permit must be applied for at the immigration authority responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:

• Depending on the immigration authority and concerns, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your immigration authority offers the electronic application for a residence permit.
• If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the Foreigners' Registration Office. During the appointment, your application will be received and your supporting documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken to produce an electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• In the event of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you upon receipt of your online application in order to make an appointment at the Foreigners' Registration Office if necessary. During the appointment, your documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the production of the electronic residence title (eAT card).
• If your application is granted, the Foreigners' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT card at the Foreigners' Registration Office.
• The eAT card must always be picked up in person.
• Fees apply for the issuance of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.

About six to eight weeks.

• The residence permit should be applied for at least eight weeks before the expiry of your valid visa.
• Opposition period: 1 month
   

• Residence permit for the purpose of training Grant for study application
• Foreigners may be granted a residence permit for the purpose of applying for a course of study if they wish to study in Germany but have not yet been admitted to a German university.
• The residence permit can be issued if foreigners have the educational and language requirements to take up studies or if these are to be acquired within a maximum of 9 months and the livelihood is secured.
• The residence permit is issued for up to nine months.
• Depending on the immigration authority and concerns, the application is possible via the Internet or in person.
• There is a fee for the issuance of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.
• Responsible: the immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

The foreigners' authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

The foreigners' authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

- Forms: Forms can be obtained from your immigration office, if necessary they are also offered online
- Online procedures possible in some cases
- Written form required: yes
- Personal appearance required: yes