Visa
Who does not need a visa
Students from the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and from some other countries can enter Germany without a visa.
Who needs a visa
As a rule, all other international students need a visa - especially if they want to stay longer than three months in Germany.
Enquire in advance about the entry regulations which apply for your country! Once you arrive in Germany you must present your visa to the German Aliens Department where it will be converted to a residence permit for the purpose of studying.
A visa for Germany is always issued for a particular purpose. Students apply for a student's visa or for a visa as an applicant for a university place. To do this you have to contact either the German Embassy or the German Consulate General in your home country. Do not enter Germany with a tourist visa - you will not be able to convert it to a residence permit once you are in Germany!
In any case to get a visa you need a passport, a notification of admission or, as the case may be, a confirmation of your application from your German university or university of applied sciences and, most importantly, proof that you can finance your studies. The German Embassy or the German Consulate General can inform you of any further requirements.
If you already have a notification of admission to study then you can apply for a student's visa. The visa is valid for three months; once you are in Germany you must have it converted into a residence permit for the purpose of studying.
Proof of financing
In order to get a visa you must be able to prove that you can finance your studies. At least the first year of your studies must be completely financed.
The German authorities assume a certain minimum amount which you must have at your disposal each month. At the moment this lies at 670 Euro per month.
Proof of financing can be shown in different ways. It is imperative that you enquire at the German Embassy in your country in what form the proof should be shown!
In principle the following ways are possible:
- Your parents submit appropriate statements of income and assets.
- Someone living in Germany guarantees the Aliens Department that they will bear the costs for you.
- An amount is deposited as security onto a blocked account.
- You provide a bank guarantee.
- You receive a scholarship from a recognised grantor.
(Quelle/From: Deutsches Studentenwerk)
http://www.internationale-studierende.de/en/prepare_your_studies/entry_into_germany/