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Language course (not as a preparation for higher studies)
You are required to present a valid passport (min. validity 6 months).
The following documents must be presented to the Embassy during your appointment. Make sure to handover only complete applications.
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- Filled in application form (national visa) + declaration form (Section 54 (2) 8 in conjunction with Section 53 of the Residence Act)
- Filled in application form (national visa) + declaration form
- 3 biometric passport photos (not older than 6 months)
- Copy of all pages of your passport (A4 size copy)
- Motivation letter + CV
- If applicable: O/L, A/L examination certificates
- If applicable: proof of current employment and/or former employment
- Proof that course fee has been paid
- Language course registration (daily classes, at least 18 teaching units per week, evening and weekend courses are not enough) including the following details: • Period of time and location • Costs • Language level at the end of the course
- Previous German language courses and examinations
- Proof of means of subsistence. • Blocked account (minimum 939 € per month). Information regarding possible providers offering blocked accounts can be found here • O R “Verpflichtungserklärung” by a sponsor in Germany
Please prepare two identical application sets with the above-mentioned documents copied and bring all your original certificates along. Moreover, every set has to be sorted already in the correct order as showed above!
Fee: EUR 75 (to be paid in Rs., by credit card or cash) – no refund in case of rejection! Conversion into Rs. is made based on the exchange rate at the time of application.
As your application will also be forwarded to the competent immigration authorities in Germany, processing will take at least several weeks. During that time no status inquiries are answered. Please refrain from contacting us during the procedure of your application. |
Note further:
False or falsified documents will lead to the refusal of the visa and / or further consequences.
Incomplete applications may result in refusal. Complete documentation does not guarantee a visa approval.
The German Embassy Colombo reserves the right to ask for additional documents and / or call applicant for additional information or interview.
Although the information in this page has been prepared with utmost care, we cannot accept any responsibility for inaccuracies contained herein.
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