Study in Germany
Visa Needed?
Entry clearance requirements are dependent on the nationality of the applicant. Citizens of many countries do not need a visa to visit Germany for stays up to 90 days. Please check our country list if you are not sure whether you need a visa.
How to apply?
Citizens of Japan, Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United States of America as well as EU citizens may apply for their residence permit after entering Germany without a visa.
Citizens of other countries are required to apply and obtain a residence permit prior to entry at the German Embassy in Tokyo.
You have to submit your application in person. Upon submission of all required documents the application will be forwarded to the Aliens' Authority (Ausländeramt) responsible for your intended place of residence in Germany. Student visa applications take about 25 days to be processed. After the application has been approved by the Aliens' Authority, the Embassy will issue a residence permit in the form of a visa. The Aliens' Authority requires all residence permit holders to register upon their first arrival. A final residence permit for the duration of your studies will be granted in Germany after arrival.
| Required Documents |
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| two fully completed application forms and required declaration in duplicate |
| one passport photograph (strict requirements, see details) |
| valid national passport and two copies |
| original of valid Japanese alien registration card, re-entry permit and one copy |
| letter of acceptance of a German university/language school/college and two copies |
| evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself while living in Germany and two copies |
| Visa fee |
Please note: In individual cases, you may be required to provide additional documents.
Visa Declaration [pdf, 157,99k]
Visa Photo Examples [pdf, 550,79k]
Please Note: Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care, we can not accept any responsibility for inaccuracies contained herein.
