Student Residence Permit Application

Most non-EU students:

1. Apply for a student visa in their home country
2. Enter Germany with that visa (usually valid 3 months)
3. Convert it to a residence permit in Munich

⚠️ Apply for your residence permit BEFORE your visa or 90-day period expires!

Step-by-step process:

1. Complete Anmeldung first (city registration)
2. Go to the Munich Immigration website
3. Fill out the online application form
4. Upload all documents (PDF/JPG format)
5. Submit the application
6. Save the confirmation PDF - very important!

What happens next:

• KVR checks your documents
• They may request additional documents
• You receive an appointment invitation for fingerprints/photo/pickup

Processing time: Usually 4-8 weeks

📋 Complete checklist:

• Application form (online)
• Valid passport + visa
• Biometric passport photo
• Anmeldebestätigung (registration certificate)
• University admission or enrollment certificate (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung)
• Proof of health insurance (AOK, TK, DAK, etc.)
• Proof of sufficient funds:
  • Blocked account (Sperrkonto) - €11,208/year
  • OR Scholarship letter
  • OR Verpflichtungserklärung (sponsor declaration)
  • OR Parents' guarantee + financial evidence
• Rental contract (proof of address)

A blocked account proves you have sufficient funds. Currently €934/month (€11,208/year minimum).

Popular providers:

• Expatrio - Most popular for students
• Fintiba - Good alternative
• Deutsche Bank - Traditional option

💡 Tip: Keep your blocked account active and funded for permit renewals.

Validity:

• Usually 2-3 years (based on study program length)

Fees:

• First permit: ~€100
• Extension: ~€93-96
• Some scholarships = no fee

Payment: Cash or EC card only (NO credit cards)

Yes! With a student residence permit you can work:

• 120 full days OR 240 half days per year
• During university breaks, you can usually work full-time
• Werkstudent jobs (max 20h/week during semester) count as half days

⚠️ Important: More work requires special permission or a different permit type.

💡 Werkstudent jobs (max 20h/week during semester) count as half days.