Study Mobility Visa (Section 16c)
🇩🇪 Germany visas · Study
What it is
Residence permit for mobility within the EU as part of a course of study begun in another member state.
Key facts
- Category
- Study
- Duration
- Per the residence title; see the German mission.
- Processing time
- See the German mission.
- Maximum validity
- 1 year
- Dependants
- No
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
- Enrolled on a study programme in another EU member state
- Mobility covered by an EU programme or agreement
Working on this visa
the §16b(3) Arbeitstagekonto applies, pro-rated for stays shorter than 360 days
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 27 July 2026.