Business Bridging Program
Before coming to study at any of EU Business School's four campuses, it is essential to establish whether visas or other official permits will be required for studying in Spain, Switzerland or Germany.
Students should contact the embassy or consulate of the country where they will be studying for the most up-to-date information on visa requirements. We recommend that a minimum of three months is allowed for procuring visas and other essential official documentation.
EU’s Admissions Services department can provide advice and support throughout the entire process.
Visas & Permits
For a comprehensive list of visa and permit requirements, documents and procedures, have a look at the campus-specific information below.
Before arrival, it is essential to know the visa requirements to enter, travel and study in Germany. There may be many requirements to fulfill depending on the student's country of origin and it may take up to three months after submission to receive an answer, with no possibility to expedite the process. There’s no shortage of students applying for visas, so it is vital to book an appointment well in advance.
Students will not need a visa if they are:
- A citizen of the EU/EEA/EFTA countries
- A partner or child of an EU/EEA/EFTA national, but only if they are traveling together
- Students will not need a visa for short-term stays (up to 90 days) if they are a holder of a diplomatic or special passport from Chad, Ghana, Philippines, Thailand or Turkey
- Students will not need a visa for short-term stays (up to 90 days) if they are a holder of a diplomatic passport from Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Macedonia, Malawi, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Pakistan, Peru, Russian Federation, Serbia, South Africa, Tunisia, Ukraine or United Arab Emirates
- Students will not need a visa for short-term stays (up to 90 days) and may be eligible to apply for a residence permit directly in Germany (those marked with *), if they are a citizen of one of the following countries:
Albania, Chile, Malaysia, San Marino, Antigua & Barbuda, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Serbia, Argentina, El Salvador, Macedonia, Seychelles, Australia*, Guatemala, Mexico, Singapore, Bahamas, Honduras, Monaco, St. Kitts & Nevis, Barbados, Hong Kong (SAR passports), Montenegro, Taiwan (only passports with an ID number), Bosnia and Herzegovina (only biometric passports), Israel*, Nicaragua, U.S.A.*, Brazil, Japan*, New Zealand*, Uruguay, Brunei, South Korea*, Panama, Vatican City, Canada*, Macao (RAE only), Paraguay and Venezuela. All other nationalities will need to apply for a visa. Note that the requirements for obtaining visas might change. Contact your local German embassy to ensure you have the most up-to-date list of requirements.
Required documents:
- Two completed visa application forms in German with all the required photos and signatures
- Health insurance covering at least the first 90 days of the stay. Once students move to Germany, they will need to register with a German insurance-provider
- Passport and photocopies
- Motivation letter and CV
- Evidence of previous academic performance/degree certificates
- EU Business School acceptance letter
- English level certificate (IELTS/TOEFL/CAE)
- Students must prove they have at least €10,236 per year at their disposal.
- There are three options:
- Deposit a security payment into a blocked account;
- A resident in Germany provides the Munich Foreigners Office with a guarantee letter to cover your expenses;
- Scholarship confirmation of at least €720 per month from a certified institution.
It is strongly recommended that students complete all documents accurately and provide translations for all documents that are in any language other than German. The requirements for obtaining visas may change, therefore, we recommend that students contact their local German embassy or consulate general to have the most up-to-date list of requirements.
Please note:
Each visa application is reviewed individually, therefore the requested documents may vary. Each embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents at any time. The submission of the above documents does not guarantee the issue of a visa. Submission of an incomplete set of documents will lead to a refusal of a student's visa application. Once a visa has been issued, the purpose of the trip may not be altered. There is no such thing as an urgent or express visa.
For more information, please refer to: https://eumunich.com/student-services-munich
