StepbyStep Guide Applying for a German Student Visa While Living in China Foreign Nationals
Confirm Visa Type
 If you are 
not from an EU/Schengen state e.g. China
 you need a 
German National Student Visa DVisa
 for courses longer than 90 days.
 For stays  90 days a 
Schengen shortstay CVisa
 is sufficient but 
cannot be converted
 into a residence permit.
Prepare Documents
Submit 
originals  copies
 of
Valid passport
Admission letter from a German university / languagecourse confirmation
Proof of funds blocked account 
minimum 8700/year
Healthinsurance coverage valid in Germany
Academic transcripts  degree certificates Chinese documents must be translated into English or German and 
notarised
Language certificate TestDaF / DSH German programs or TOEFL / IELTS English programs
Completed nationalvisa application form download from the German mission or VFS Global
Lodge the Application
Online
 Create an application via the 
Consular Services Portal
 and book an inperson appointment for document submission and biometrics.
Offline
 if online service unavailable Schedule an appointment directly with the 
German Embassy/Consulate
 or 
VFS Global centre
 in your jurisdiction and attend in person.
After Arrival in Germany
Within 
two weeks
 of arrival register your address at the 
Einwohnermeldeamt
 local registration office.
Apply for your 
residence permit Aufenthaltserlaubnis
 at the 
Ausländerbehörde
 immigration office using the same set of documents.
Important Notes
Apply early
 Processing can take 
several months
 submit at least 
3 months before your course starts
.
APS certificate
 Graduates from 
Chinese universities
 except Shanghai consular district must obtain an 
APS certificate
 unless exempt.
Overview
Purpose
To participate in a study program in Germany.
Type
Longstay nationalD visa.
Validity
Two years with the possibility of extending it another two years.
Entries
Multiple entries.
Cost
75
Eligibility Criteria for a Student Visa in Germany
To be eligible for this visa you must meet the following conditions
You have been accepted to a higher education institution in Germany.
You have 
a minimum of 11904
 in a blocked account to support your stay in Germany or proof of scholarship.
You must show proof of language proficiency if it’s required for your study program.
Read more about how to open and use a blocked account as a student in Germany.
Who Needs a Student Visa to Germany
You need a student visa if one of the following applies to you
You are from a country whose citizens need a visa to enter Germany.
You are from a country whose citizens do not need a visa to enter Germany for short stays 
but
 your study program lasts longer than 90 days.
German Study Visa Document Checklist
Here are the documents you need to prepare for your German student visa
Completed application form.
Valid passport.
Copy of your passport’s biometric page.
Passport photographs.
Letter of acceptance from a German university or similar institution as one of the following
University admission letter “
Zulassungsbescheinigung
”.
Letter of admission in a foundation course.
Letter of admission in the propaedeutic course.
Letter of admission in a preparatory German language course.
Authenticated certificates of earlier education such as one of the following
German university entrance qualification “
Abitur”
 if you’ve studied in a German education provider abroad.
Recognized foreign academic qualification. It must show you have a qualification equally recognized as the German Abitur.
Academic records or transcript.
Proof of language skills such as certificates approved by the German government e.g. Goethe Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan ÖSD IELTS TOEFL Cambridge Assessment English.
Proof of travel insurance for your initial stay.
Complete CV.
Motivational letter.
Proof of financial means as one of the following
Confirmation of a German/EU scholarship or stipend.
Formal obligation letter by a sponsor in Germany 
Verpflichtungserklärung
.
Proof of blocked account showing you have a minimum of 
11904
 for your stay in Germany.
Letter of a declaration by a parent.
Questions
Can I Apply for a Student Visa Without a Blocked Account
The only way you can apply for a student visa without a blocked account is if you provide other forms of financial means such as proof of scholarship or sponsorship. Otherwise a blocked account is mandatory for a student visa.
You should consider opening a blocked account with Expatrio as it’s one of the quickest and easiest ways to open a blocked account to apply for a German study visa is through Expatrio. Click here to learn more on the Expatrio Official Website.
Do I Need Health Insurance
Yes when you apply for the visa and first enter Germany you need travel health insurance. Then within three months of arriving and before starting your study program you must sign up for longterm student health insurance.
There are great German health insurance companies targeting students and meeting their needs. German insurance companies such as DRWALTER have been in the industry for many years and are preferred by international students. Not only are they affordable but their tailored student packages such as the tariff EDUCARE24 are favourites amongst international students in Germany.
Can I Switch From a Student Visa to a Work Visa
Yes after completing your studies successfully you can apply for a work visa if you find a job in Germany.
But even if you don’t you can apply for a jobseeker visa which allows you to stay in the country for an additional 18 months with the sole purpose of finding employment.

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