Germany Language Course
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See if you're a match →Germany's language acquisition visa is for people admitted to an intensive German language course. It generally requires daily instruction of at least 18 lessons per week and proof that living costs are covered for the stay.
- Type
- Language-study residence
- Study plan
- Intensive German course students
- Core requirements
- Course admission and living-cost proof
- What to know
- Issued for up to 12 months; work up to 20 hours per week
Summary
Germany's Language Acquisition Visa is for intensive German language study in Germany. It is a short residence route for learning German, not a general work or study pathway.
Germany's official guidance says the course generally needs daily German lessons with at least 18 lessons per week. Evening and weekend courses are not enough.
Applicants must also show that living costs are covered, usually through a blocked account, declaration of commitment, or comparable support.
Eligibility
- Admission to an intensive German language course
- Daily lessons with at least 18 lessons per week
- Living costs covered for the stay
- Health insurance and standard visa documents
What This Pathway Allows
If approved, the visa or residence permit is issued for the course duration, up to a maximum of 12 months. Germany's official guidance says holders may work up to 20 hours per week.
What This Pathway Is Not
If the language course is part of a confirmed university or vocational-training plan, the better route may be the Germany Student Visa or Germany Vocational Training Visa.
This route is also not a direct permanent-residence strategy by itself.
Next Steps
- Confirm the course is intensive enough for the visa.
- Get admission documentation from the German language school.
- Prepare living-cost proof, health insurance, passport, and civil documents.
- Confirm whether a study or vocational-training visa would be more appropriate.
- Apply through the German mission or Consular Services Portal if eligible.