Schedule your visa interview through the portal or directly with the German embassy or consulate in your home country. Appointment wait times can be long, so book as early as possible.
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Application Process
1. Complete the Online Application
Use the Consular Services Portal to fill out your application form online. Make sure all fields are completed to avoid delays. If the portal is not available in your country, download the form from the German consulate website and fill it out by hand.
2. Book Your Visa Interview
4. Set up a blocked account (or other proof of financial means)
Applicants will need to prove they have sufficient living costs to cover them for the duration of the course. This is calculated at €720 a month: the average living costs for a student. A blocked account is a special type of bank account that allows you to deposit these funds before you move to Germany. Alternatively, a letter from parents or a sponsor stating that they will cover your living costs may suffice.
Here at Expatrio we can help language course applicants set up a Blocked Account, increasing the likelihood of being granted the necessary visa for this type of study. Check our our Blocked Accounts service page.
5. Health Insurance
Those on a language course are not eligible to register for the public healthcare system and will therefore need to arrange private medical/healthcare cover for the duration of the course.
Find out more on our Health Insurance for Foreign Students pages about public and private German health insurance for students.
6. Gather all the required documents
Ahead of your interview, ensure you have all the documents outlined above and that everything is in order. You will need to take these documents to your visa interview.
7. Attending the visa interview
This short interview will take around ten minutes and will take place at the German consulate, visa office, or embassy in your home country. You may be asked questions about your motivation for doing a language course in Germany.
Recognized Certification for your language studies
Undertaking a formal German language course in Germany for foreigners will result in a recognized certification. A language course may be undertaken at a German university or a dedicated language school. After successfully completing an intensive language course, students will be awarded a grade based on the following grading system: A1, A2 (A2.1, A2.2), B1 (B1.1, B1.2), B2, C1, C2.
In order to progress to a German-taught degree, you will need to gain a score of at least B1.
If you’re considering a different type of visa to come to Germany, check out our Complete Guide to German Visa Types for a comprehensive overview of all available options. Whether you’re coming for work, study, family reunion, or other purposes, we’ve got you covered.
