Language Course Visa
🇩🇪 Germany visas · Study
What it is
Residence permit for non-EU nationals attending an intensive German language course in Germany.
Key facts
- Category
- Study
- Duration
- Duration of the language course, up to a maximum of 12 months
- Processing time
- Not specified on page
- Maximum validity
- 1 year
- Path to permanent residence
- No
- Dependants
- No
- Work allowance
- 20 hours per week
- How to apply
- Embassy
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (national (D) visa to enter)
- EUR 75
- Application fee (residence permit, issued after arrival)
- EUR 100
Key requirements
- Admission to an intensive German language course
- At least 18 lessons of instruction per week with daily classes
- Evening and weekend courses do not qualify
- Proof of sufficient funds (blocked account or declaration of commitment)
- Valid health insurance
Working on this visa
up to 20h/week employment permitted (current §16f(3), also confirmed by make-it-in-germany)
Money you must show
Blocked account: student rate +10% (AufenthG §2(3))
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 27 July 2026.