If you want to study in Germany, after successfully obtaining an offer from a German university, the next most important step is to apply for a visa to study in Germany. The preparation of visa materials is often related to the success of the visa application. So what is the list of materials required to apply for a German study visa? This article brings you an introduction.

1. The applicant’s original passport and 2 copies of the passport photo page (the passport is valid for no less than six months at the time of application, and the last page of the passport must be signed by the applicant himself in Chinese and Signed in English)

2. 4 identical passport photos (the photos are recent 2-inch color photos with a white background, three are posted on the visa application form, and one has the applicant’s pinyin on the back) name)

3. 3 RK 1200 visa application forms (the application form must be completely filled in and signed by the applicant in Chinese and English. This form can be obtained at the embassy or consulate or here Download from the website of the review department)

4. Certificate of admission (need to provide 1 original and 2 copies) such as: German university admission notice (Zulassungsbescheid) and the teaching language required on the admission notice Proof of knowledge. The visa application must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the registration time at the German university. Or an invitation letter to attend an intensive language course at a German language school and a receipt for full payment of tuition fees (the intensive language course shall not be less than 20 hours per week, and the teaching time shall be at least 6 months, and if it lasts for 3 months, it shall also be provided Proof of being admitted directly to a university after taking an accelerated language course. This certificate can be obtained by contacting the relevant university).

5. 2 copies of the audit certificate from the audit department (applicants in China are generally required to provide it, and both front and back sides of the certificate need to be copied)

6. 2 copies in German or English resume (the reason for studying abroad must be stated, and the time should not be interrupted)

7. Travel medical insurance certificate (Reisekrankenversicherung) 1 original and 2 copies (the insurance certificate must be in the country since entry) The period of stay in Germany is three months, and the insurance amount is 30,000 euros. The starting time can be calculated according to item 23 of the visa application form, and the insurance premium has been paid in full)

8. Proof of financial expenses during study abroad (need to provide 1 original and 2 copies), such as: Proof of deposit of at least 7,020 euros per year in a bank account in Germany (additional restrictive clause: monthly withdrawals are not allowed) exceeds 585 euros) or a financial guarantee letter that meets the requirements of Article 68 of the German Aliens Residence Act. Or there is an irrevocable bank guarantee of not less than 7,020 euros for one year in a bank in Germany. Or a scholarship certificate indicating the amount.

9. 1 supplementary statement for the applicant’s visa application (must be signed by the applicant in Chinese and English, can be obtained at the embassy or consulate or downloaded from the review department website here)

Reasons for refusal of German study visa

1. This type of visa is generally based on APS, and the reasons for refusal are basically from private language schools. For example, the number of study hours per week is less than 20 hours, the language Insufficient school time, insufficient language school strength, insufficient payment of tuition fees, etc., for example, the strength of private language schools. Generally speaking, there are many language schools in various cities, and among them only the ones that can recruit students from abroad are It’s not just a matter of choosing a few, it’s generally safer to choose a language school that everyone is familiar with.

2. If you are over 30 years old, you are very likely to be refused a visa. As we all know, in the past, age was never used as a reason for German visa refusal. However, recently, more and more facts have shown that age is more The German Foreigners Administration Bureau in this region has become the reason for visa refusal more frequently, but this does not mean that all foreigners administration agencies recognize this reason for visa refusal. Even the foreigners administration administration that recognizes this reason must use your comprehensive conditions as a basis. At the same time, as long as you can provide a reasonable explanation to the Foreigners Administration, you can generally still obtain a visa.

3. Proof of funds. Generally, everyone provides a self-insurance deposit. This is basically no problem. However, please note that the self-insurance deposit in Karlsruhe is 9020 euros + a possible handling fee of 200 euros. In other cities, the fee is 7020 Euro + 200 Euro possible handling fee.

4. The validity period of the passport should be extended to a longer period. I have encountered cases of visa refusal one after another. All the materials are correct. The only thing that is questionable is that his passport was handed in. There were still 5 months left to expire when I signed.

5. If the admission time is not qualified, the admission time on the notice should generally be at least 4-6 weeks in advance of the visa time. 4 weeks is the minimum period, but it usually takes 30-40 days to get a visa. Check out. Therefore, if you use a university language class placement test or a language class and a placement test with a set deadline, if the time is too tight, there will be a certain probability of visa rejection.

6. Changing major direction has also become a reason for refusal of visas by the Foreign Affairs Bureau in some areas of southern Germany. This is mainly because applicants who do not meet the conditions for changing majors have received university admission notices and may also be managed by foreigners. The bureau refused to issue a visa. More visa rejections are due to the fact that the professional direction you changed is very different from what you originally studied. For example, if your original major is economics and you apply for physics, you will very likely be rejected in some southern cities.