Category: General

National visa in Moscow

The visa was issued in 7 working days after submitting the documents. We had prepared a complete and competently executed package. But, as often happens, the staff of Visametrics wanted to make their own "corrections" and came up with a new vision of a blockchain for applicants.

Important: always check exactly what the paperwork states to avoid surprises.

Bottom line: the visa was approved on the originally submitted package, with no adjustments or additions.

Student residence permit in Germany, entry from Ukraine without a visa

A student entered Germany in the second half of March. She rented temporary accommodation for 2 weeks, during this time a permanent residence was successfully found and a propiska was made. Immediately after we submitted the full package of documents to the migration service, we did not forget to attach a reference to the documents that confirm the right to visa-free entry for long-term stay (yes, yes, there were cases when the Abkhaz simply did not know about it and turned the students around).

After only 2 weeks, I got a reply. We were given a date to submit the prints and pay the fee. On Monday our student received her student residence permit for 2 years.

The work permit is directly related to the paragraph of the Residence Act under which you are granted a visa or residence permit.

University, Stüdienkolleg and language courses as part of pre-university training (§16b AufenthG)

• You are allowed to work up to 140 days per calendar year.
• Work under university structures, e.g. as a research assistant (HiWi) is not counted in this limit.
• Counting workdays under two models: 8 hours - full-time (4 hours - half-time) OR 2.5 days for a 20-hour workweek.
• Working up to 40 hours per week during semester breaks counts as 2.5 days.

! Don't confuse work authorization with a limit of 20 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours per week during vacations - these are restrictions related to Social Security and the ability to stay on a student's health insurance plan.

Isolated language course (§16f AufenthG)

• You are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the course.

Applicants - usually students with an invitation to take the entrance exam (§17 AufenthG) are granted this visa.

• Authorized to work up to 20 hours per week.

Our student got her visa the other day! Initial data: 27 years old, completed bachelor's degree, German B1 level, but without official certificate.

We started our work back in October: we chose schoolWe have prepared a package of documents, including motivation letterand we waited for the feed to open and then we waited.

In March, a letter arrived from the visa department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting to expand the blockchain up to 12 months and provide a language certificate.

Challenges:
1. the nearest test center was 500 km away, and the exam was only a month away. The visa office did not take the certificate of completion of the course seriously.
2. The passport under consideration has been valid for less than a year. In addition, visas for isolated language courses cannot be obtained for longer than the duration of the course itself.

Our solutions:
We promptly wrote a reasoned letter. The same day we received a reply: the blockcheck could only be extended to 9 months, and the visa department agreed to accept our decision instead of the certificate. Later, we had to agree to postpone the deadline, which also went smoothly.

Result:
Two weeks after sending the updated documents (taking into account the Easter holidays), the visa was in hand!

We cooperate with the best language schools all over Germany: Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne and many other cities.

After completing the course, you do not have to leave Germany: you can apply for a residence permit for further study or work directly on site.

If you book language courses from our partners for six months or more, visa support UniApply Germany for free!

language schools

In addition to the two usual ways of entering after the 11th grade at school - via the Stüdienkolleg or at least one university course - there are other options. Let's get to the bottom of it!

▫️Штудиенколлег in English with admission to public universities after graduation. 🔗Details

▫️Поступление directly into the first year of university with TestAS. This is possible at universities such as Uni Wuppertal, Uni Jena, RWTH Aachen, Westfalische Hochschule, HS Niederrhein, HS Bochum, Europa-Universität Viadrina.

▫️Поступление for the study program through TestAS and the preparatory semester at Uni Köln, even for medicine😉

▫️Зачисление with the condition to complete a minimum of 30 credits in the first year at HS Schmalkalden. The university also offers a program in English.

Have a question? UniApply Germany can help!

WG (Wohngemeinschaft) is a shared accommodation format where several people rent one apartment and share the rent. It is popular among students and is cheaper than renting alone.

The Moses Mendelsohn Institute has been analyzing data from the largest room rental portal for years wg-gesucht.deand here are the figures for 2024: the average cost of a room in WG across Germany is 489 euros per month.

But a lot depends on the city:

🏙️ top expensive cities:

• Munich 790€ (even in the Munich district, e.g. in Garching and Ismaning room prices in WG reach 660€, which is more expensive than in most major cities)
• Frankfurt 680€
• Berlin 650€
• Hamburg 620€
• Cologne 600€
• Düsseldorf 600€
• Stuttgart 560€
• Potsdam 555€

🌿 Most affordable cities:

• Mitwaida 266€
• Freiberg 266€
• Chemnitz 290€
• Wismar 325€
• Jena 328€

💡 If you can, look for accommodation in advance, especially if you're traveling to a major city.

❗️Проверяйте ads for accuracy, especially those that seem "too good". Scammers are not dormant.

At UniApply Germany, we help not only with enrollment but also with 🔗housing selection For students.

Already this fall, German universities will open their doors to students for new English-language programs. This is a great opportunity to get a quality education and build an international career!

🎓 Bachelor's degree:
▫️ Uni Passau - Artificial Intelligence
▫️ HS Weihenstephan-Triesdorf - Applied Informatics
▫️ TU Chemnitz - Digital Engineering

🎓 Master's Degree:
▫️ HS Weihenstephan-Triesdorf - International Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Regional Development, Digital Farming, Resilient Horticulture
▫️ TU Chemnitz - Business & Economics
▫️ TU Nürnberg - Human & Artificial Intelligence
▫️ TH Ingolstadt - Entrepreneurship and Corporate Venturing

With the UniApply Germany, enrollment will become easier:
✅ Find the right program for you
✅ Prepare all necessary documents
✅ Help with all stages of enrollment

🔗Start preparing today!

Getting into Germany is not always on the first try, but the main thing is not to give up! 💪 Vladislav graduated from high school in 2024 and planned to study in Germany. We started to apply during the 11th grade, but then we didn't have enough time to pass the language exam, and we had to postpone the entry. By the way, we considered only one Stüdienkolleg, because Hamburg had won Vlad over and he didn't want to give other cities a chance.

🎯 The second attempt was successful! Right after school we applied to the Stüdienkolleg Hamburg. At first Vlad was on the waiting list and was already preparing to retake the German exam for a higher level. But before he could even write the exam, he received a long-awaited invitation.

In January, Vlad started his studies at the Stüdienkolleg. He found a room for rent and soon got a place in a dormitory just 15 minutes away from his studies. Thanks to a competent approach, it was possible to terminate the lease early and find a new tenant. The other day Vlad moved into the dormitory.

📑 We continue to accompany Vlad in applying for a residence permit, because his case is not simple: previously he had a protection status in Germany, then a temporary return to Ukraine, plus he is not yet 18 years old.

How did we help?
✅ Prepared documents for submission to the Stüdienkolleg
✅ Bringing it to enrollment
✅ Helped with dormitory and change of place of residence
✅ Support after relocation and support for residence permit processing

Vlad's story is an example that even if the first plan didn't work, there is always a solution!

❓ Wanna do the same? - 🔗Come to escort!

For students from the EU, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Uzbekistan and many other countries, the visa application process follows a standardized procedure.

🔹 Online visa applications are now available in some countries: digital.diplo.de/visa

🔹 Students from the Russian Federation should plan ahead process: this year the waiting time for an appointment has increased significantly. You need to take action in the spring.

🔹 Students from Ukraine can apply at consulates of neighboring countries. We have a successful experience:

- visa processing in Moldova, Hungary, Poland,
- obtaining a student residence permit in Germany after visa-free entry,
- §24 (defense),
- registration of the defense and student residence permit after the defense in another country,
- of moving within Germany with protection,
- to re-enter Germany with a closed defense.

Last year, all our students got their visas on time and made it to their entrance exams and studies. 📚

We love statistics and want to share interesting facts with you. For example, 30% of our applicants have never been to Germany before enrolling! These are the bravest and most determined students, ready for new challenges! 😱

And now for another fact: 50% of those who apply to the Stüdienkolleg with Uniapply Germany have already been to Germany - in summer language camps or courses. And we see that this gives them confidence and therefore increases their chances of passing the entrance exams!

🧘‍♀️ Do you want to prepare yourself thoroughly for your studies in Germany? Now is the best time to book your summer course!

🔗Camps for children and teenagers (9-18)
🔗Courses for students 16+

We will find the perfect program for you and register you without extra charges. Write to us - let's make your summer useful and unforgettable!

The UniApply Germany team invites you to free webinar!

January 18, 11:00 CET

We'll tell you about:

• Intensive language courses in Germany
• The nuances of admission to the Stüdienkolleg
• Admission to Bachelor's and Master's degree programs

🗣️Кто will host the webinar:
Lydia, founder of the UniApply Germany agency with years of experience in guiding students through all stages of enrollment.

Important:
- There will not be a recording of the webinar - join online!
- There is no limit to the number of seats - call your friends!

Once you register for the webinar, we will send you a link via email.

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