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How to Obtain a German Study Visa

Studying abroad can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience where you can immerse yourself in a culture while studying the field of your choice. If you want to study in Germany, you will need to obtain a visa from the Germany Consulate in the United States. Without a visa, you will not be able to enter Germany, let alone stay and study there. The visa you obtain must be specific to studying and will be subject to proof of enrollment and continued study through the course of your stay.

Instructions

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  Enroll in a German university. You may do this independently or through a foreign exchange program at your existing university.
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  Obtain your certificate of admission or confirmation of your application to the German school.
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  Contact the German consulate in your area. The German Missions website has a list of consulates across the country at Germany.info. Obtain the application and declaration form for a study visa directly from a consulate or download the forms from the website.
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  Complete the two copies of the application and declaration.
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  Turn in the applications and declarations along with two passport photos, your letter of acceptance to the German school and proof of funds to support yourself while in Germany. In most cases the application must be submitted at a consulate in person with a valid passport as proof of identity.

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