German course with visa – Learn German & live in Germany

Our intensive language courses are state-recognised and meet all requirements for a language course visa. This allows you to learn German in Hamburg and – under the new rule effective March 2024 – work up to 20 hours per week.

Requirements for the language course visa

• Valid passport
• Residence outside the Schengen area
• Visa application ideally 3–6 months in advance
• Fully completed visa application and passport photos
• Proof of course registration and payment
• Blocked account and health insurance, if applicable

Legal frameworks

• Legally required: at least 18 lessons per week
• Our intensive course includes 20 lessons per week, officially recognized
• Since March 2024: Up to 20 hours of work per week possible, provided it is noted in the visa
• Support in finding accommodation (shared flat, student dorm, host family)
• Arrangement of advance employment contracts through partners possible

Services of Delingvo

• Full-time intensive courses (20 lessons/week, Mon–Fri 9:00–12:00 or 14:00–17:00)
• Flexible course duration: 3, 6, 9 or 12 months
• Official letter of invitation for the visa application
• Support with the visa application and the extension of your residence permit
• Help with job search, preliminary employment contracts and accommodation

Prices

• 3 months: €1,470
• 6 months: €2,940
• 12 months: €5,880

Early bird discount:

• 10 % if paid within 2 days (1–5 months)
• 5 % if paid within 2 days (6–12 months)

Processing fee for visa documents: €200 (included, non-refundable)

Working alongside the language course

With the language course visa you may – depending on the note in your visa – work up to 20 hours per week.
We support you, among other things, with:

• Placement of preliminary work contracts
• Contacts to employers and job portals
• Notices and information on site

Course start & Registration

• New start dates every month
• Registration online or directly at the office
• Mandatory form for visa candidates to be completed in advance

Required documents

• Passport (copy)
• Appointment confirmation from the embassy
• health insurance (e.g., Care Concept)
• Proof of blocked account (e.g., Coracle)
• Power of attorney for dealings with authorities
• Proof of educational qualification (if available)

Important Information

• Visa processing usually takes 8–12 weeks
• The processing fee is non-refundable
• In case of rejection: refund of the course fee upon presentation of the rejection notice (minus the €200 fee)
• The course start can be postponed once; a second postponement costs €80

Trust through experience

Delingvo safely guides numerous language students through the entire visa process every year – from the application to a successful start in Germany.

Register now: www.delingvo.de

Contact:
Phone: +49 40 23813117
Address: Wendenstrasse 29, 20097 Hamburg