Question about getting a visa in Germany for an American citizen?

Question

Do you HAVE to have $35,000 in the bank in order to get a residency/student visa in Germany (are there any ways around that?), and do you HAVE to be accepted to the school PRIOR to obtaining the visa if you get a student visa? (We wanted to go over to Germany and then pick out a school to attend). Any suggestions on either of there topics would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Tell them that you are a victim of "Holocaust".

It's a powerful and magic word.

Answer 2

about the money in the bank? i did not see that amount mentionned on the home page,

you have to be accepted in a school before going, as all countries demand that:

Required Documents

- two fully completed application forms and required declaration in duplicate

- two passport photographs (strict requirements, see details)

- valid national passport and one copy

- additional for non-US citizens: original of valid US alien registration card or valid US resident visa (type A, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, O, R) and one copy

- letter of acceptance of a German university/language school/college and one copy

- evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself while living in Germany and one copy (no amount mentionned)

- Visa fee: 43$

Please note: In individual cases, you may be required to provide additional documents.

Visa needed?

All persons who wish to study at a high school, college or university in Germany are required to obtain a residence permit

go to this home page :

http://www.germany.info/relaunch/info/co...

Answer 3

hi,

You must supply evidence that sufficient funds per months or a sum covering at least one year's study are available (e.g. own funds) equal to the highest German student loan level.

Adequate financial means implies that you are in the position to secure your living expenses for the period of studies in Germany. This means that the you have  to prove (at the time of application for a student visa) that you have a monthly allowance of 580 Euro, for the first twelve months of the studies, at your disposal.