Applying for your residence permit is basically the extension of your student visa. Your residence permit is your legal basis to study and live in Germany. Always keep the expiration date in mind so you can start the extension process early enough.

Three important rules

<aside> 💡 1) Please contact the International Office and we will do the application together with you. 2) It is not possible to enter the immigration offices without an appointment and they are only reachable by e-mail 3) Please do not send out e-mails to the Immigration Offices on a frequent basis! This may only lead to a further delay of your case. They will get in touch with you when needed.

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How to apply

You need to apply online: (https://service.muenchen.de/intelliform/forms/01/02/02/kontaktabhaufenthaltfuerstudienzwecke/index) As the website is in German only, please contact the International Office and we will do the application together with you.

If you don’t live in Munich, you will need to apply at the city that you are living in. Also in this case, the International Office is happy to help!

What documents do you need to hand in?

• Proof of health insurance coverage (not older than three months)
• Proof of financial resources (EUR 11,904 for a one-year permit; double for a two-year permit). The following proofs are accepted:
  • Scholarship
  • Letter of commitment (Verpflichtungserklärung) by a third person living in Germany. This letter will officially be stamped and signed by the authorities after a credit check
  • Blocked Account (Sperrkonto)
  • Statement of financing (Finanzierungserklärung): informal declaration by parents residing abroad, including passport copies, information about income and financial circumstances
• Proof of enrolment (Studienbescheinigung) → Ask Student Services for one
• Copy of your passport
• Copy of entry stamp to Germany in your passport
• Copy of your visa