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Prerequisites

• Intensive language course, usually daily lessons (at least 18 lessons per week to acquire comprehensive German language skills).

Documents required

• valid passport
• 1 recent biometric passport photo 35mm x 45mm, light background
• Proof of intensive language course - certificate from the language school, contract
• Health insurance (insurance card) - Any statutory health insurance. When taking out private health insurance, Appendix II (certificate of private health insurance for a temporary stay in Germany of up to 12 months) must be submitted when applying.
• Proof of securing livelihood (blocked account at a German bank for 12,328.80 euros / submission of a declaration of commitment by a third party on an official form / bank guarantee at a German bank, if applicable, proof of employment up to 20 hours/week).

Please note

A residence permit to learn the German language can only be issued for participation in an intensive language course.

An intensive language course requires that its duration is limited in time from the outset, usually includes daily lessons (at least 18 lessons per week) and is aimed at acquiring comprehensive German language skills.

Evening and weekend courses do not meet these requirements.

Fees

Depending on the period of validity. Up to one year 100 EUR. Extension up to 3 months 96 EUR. Extension of more than 3 months 93 EUR.

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