My conditional admission needs a language course plus a DSH-2 or DSH-3 certificate, and I already hold B2 level German. Should I pick the below-B2 option or the B2-or-higher option on my visa application?
Pick B2-or-higher on your visa application, since that box matches your certified qualification exactly. Marking below-B2 would misrepresent your language level and could route your file toward a restrictive language course visa instead, so B2-or-higher secures the correct student visa or study preparation category for you.
Select B2-or-higher on your visa application, because you already hold an official B2 certificate and your conditional admission was granted on that exact basis. Marking below-B2 would misstate your real qualification and risks pushing your file into the wrong visa category entirely.
Why This Selection Matters
| Option Chosen | Consequence |
|---|---|
| B2-or-higher (correct for you) | Routes you to the Student Visa or Study Preparation category under Section 16b |
| Below-B2 (incorrect for you) | Risks routing to a restrictive Language Course Visa under Section 16f |
| Restrictive category downside | Often bars part-time work and direct transition to enrollment |
Documents To Bring To Your Appointment
- Your official B2 certificate from a recognised body such as Goethe, telc or ÖSD.
- Your conditional admission letter stating acceptance pending the DSH exam.
- Proof of enrollment in your intensive preparatory or DSH-prep language course.
- A motivation letter explaining you will advance from B2 to the required C1 or DSH level in Germany.
My Advice
Double check that every document in your file consistently reflects B2-or-higher, since one mismatched box can create unnecessary confusion at the counter. Tell me who certified your B2 level and whether your prep course sits inside the university or with an outside partner school, and I can help you sequence your documents.
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