Formalities
- Before applying for a course you must (most important listed):
- Photocopy your foreign certificates (Never submit originals!)
- Have the photocopies authenticated
- Have the certificates translated
- Take photocopies of the translations and have these copies authenticated
- Have the documents/translations legalised or obtain an Apostille endorsement (for certain institutions only)
- Apply for a student visa
- After arrival in Germany, there are more formalities. You must (most important listed):
- Arrange health insurance
- Open a bank account
- Enrol with the institution
- Register your place of residence
- Take your visa to the local immigration authorities and apply for a residence permit.
- TIP:
The Foreign Office website answers various questions about "document formalities" in its FAQ section under "Questions and answers about using foreign certificates in Germany".
- Detailed information can be found under International public certificates for use in Germany. There are also PDF leaflets about certificate arrangements in 35 different languages.
