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Student visas and working while studying

Plan admission, funding and residence requirements together.

Reviewed:

A study visa assessment considers admission or preparatory study, proof of funding and other documents appropriate to your situation. Use the current checklist from the German mission responsible for your application.

Permitted work depends on your residence status and current rules. Check work options, post-graduation routes and conditions printed on your residence documents with official sources and the competent authority. University admission alone is not a visa or work-permission decision.

  • Admission and study purpose
  • Funding and insurance evidence
  • German mission’s checklist
  • Residence status and work conditions

Official sources

Check requirements with the university and competent authority when applying. Discuss your individual situation with your adviser.

Plan your next step

Clear, sourced starting points for university, vocational training and preparing for Germany.

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