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What is the full four-step dMAT and APS process from start to finish?
→The process has four steps. Check your institution on anabin first, then register at d-mat.de by 15 September 2026 and pay the EUR 150 fee, sit the dMAT on 26 September 2026, and submit your certificate with your APS documents after results are published on 12 October 2026.
How many hours can I work as a student on a German visa?
→As a non-EU student in Germany, you can work up to 20 hours a week during term time, capped at 140 full days or 280 half-days per year. During semester breaks, you can work full-time up to 40 hours weekly, as long as you stay within your annual day limit.
What happens to my Blue Card if I lose my job in Germany?
→Your EU Blue Card stays valid after job loss, but you must notify the immigration office within two weeks and register as a jobseeker within three days. You get 3 months to search if you held the card under 2 years, or 6 months otherwise.
What should I do in my first 60 days after arriving in Germany?
→In your first 60 days in Germany, register your address within 14 days, open a bank account, get a German SIM, and secure health insurance and your tax ID by day 30. By day 60, apply for your residence permit and set up utilities and transit.
Do I need to pay for health insurance as a student in Germany?
→Yes, health insurance is legally mandatory for every student in Germany; you cannot enroll or get a visa without it. Public insurance costs about 141 euros monthly under 23 and 146 euros for ages 23 to 29, while EU students and DAAD scholars often qualify for exemptions.
What is Anmeldung and why do I need it in Germany?
→Anmeldung is the mandatory registration of your address at your local Burgeramt within 14 days of moving into permanent housing in Germany. You need it to get your tax ID, open a bank account, and apply for your residence permit, since skipping it can mean fines.
What is the 18-month job-seeker visa after graduating in Germany?
→Germany's 18-month Job Search Residence Permit, under Section 20, lets non-EU graduates of German universities stay and work any job while searching for career-level employment. The clock starts from your graduation date, cannot be extended, and converts into a work visa or Blue Card.
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