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Visa pour Student -Employment- Training - Au-pair - Voluntary service
- Requirements for Resident Permit Visa
- Visa fee
- Processing time
- General requirements
- Student visa
- German language course
- Visa for Training - Internship - Education
- Employment visa
- Visa for Au-pair
- Visa for (federal) voluntary service
- Useful Information
- Fachkräfteinwanderungsgesetz (FEG) – Skilled Immigration Act
- Additional content
Booking of an appointment is only possible through the online appointment booking system of the Embassy.
Requirements for Resident Permit Visa
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Booking of an appointment |
Applicants applying for a resident permit visa (e.g. formation, studies, au-pair, employment) have to book an appointment through the online appointment booking system on the website of the Embassy: https://service2.diplo.de/rktermin/extern/choose_realmList.do?locationCode=daka&request_locale=en |
Appearance in person |
All applicants have to apply in person at the Embassy. |
No documents prior to the application |
Supporting documents should not be sent to the Embassy prior to the application. |
No submission of documents by e-mail or postal service |
Documents supporting the visa application can only be submitted personally within your appointment. Early, parallel or delayed submission of documents by e-mail or postal service is generally excluded. Documents sent to the Embassy by e-mail or a postal service cannot be considered in the visa application procedure. |
Visa fee
The processing fee is 50.000 FCFA. The Embassy will not refund the fees should the visa be denied.
Processing time
Most long stay visa applications are forwarded to the responsible immigration or labour authority in Germany for approval. The entire procedure may, therefore take 6 to 10 weeks. Applicants are encouraged to process their applications well in advance.
Please note that the processing time for scholarship holders (from DAAD, German universities or other German or European official funds) is 5 workings days.
General requirements
All documents listed below (except the application form) are to be presented in original as well as one legible copies. Additional documents may be required.
Signed application forms (Visa forms are free of charge!) |
completely filled-in application form, duly signed by the applicant The application form of minors less than 16 years of age has to be signed by both parents Minors between 16 and 18 years of age have to submit written consent by both parents and copy of both parents’ passports |
Passport photos |
recent passport photo with white background (please do not attach to form) |
| Valid passport |
Valid passport (valid at least until 3 months after return) with at least 2 blank pages and copy of the bio data page. |
| Previous passport |
Previous passports (if any) |
| ID-card |
ID-card + copy |
| Birth certificate |
Birth certificate of the applicant + copy |
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of the children |
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of the children, if any, + copy |
Additionally you require the following documents
Student visa
| Acceptance of enrolment |
Proof of acceptance for enrolment into a German university |
| Proof of finance |
Formal obligation according to §§ 66 to 68 of the German Residence Act (signed, if possible, by a person living in Germany at the local immigration office in Germany and confirmed by the immigration office). The formal obligation should specifically state that the sponsorship covers studies and the duration of the intended sponsorship OR Proof of a blocked account in Germany, information of the current amount for 1 year of study under https://dakar.diplo.de/sn-en/sperrkonto/388600 ) OR Proof of a Scholarship – foreign scholarships often require an additional German blocked account. |
| Curriculum vitae |
CV of the applicant |
| Motivation letter |
Motivation letter of the applicant mentioning the choice of studies and plans for the future (max. 1 page). |
| Proof of knowledge of the German language |
Proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language, if the study is in German. |
| Travel health insurance |
From entry into Germany to beginning of the studies |
German language course
e.g. for subsequent studies/employment)
| Course registration |
Registration for an Intensive Language Course (must contain daily lessons; at least 18 hours per week) |
| Motivation letter |
Motivation letter of the applicant mentioning the choice of studies and plans for the future (max. 1 page). |
| Proof of finance |
Formal obligation according to §§ 66 to 68 of the German Residence Act (signed, if possible, by a person living in Germany at the local immigration office in Germany and confirmed by the immigration office). The formal obligation should specifically state that the sponsorship covers studies and mention the duration of the intended sponsorship OR Proof of a blocked account in Germany, information of the current amount for 1 year of study under https://dakar.diplo.de/sn-en/sperrkonto/388600 |
Proof of economic situation |
Proof of the financial and economic situation in the home country |
Visa for Training - Internship - Education
No studies
| Training / internship contract |
contract from employer in Germany, signed by both parties, stating income and other details, if applicable Internship: Details of program |
| Declaration of employment situation |
Declaration of employment situation (“Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis”) of the Federal Employment Agency completed and signed by the employer: |
| Proof of knowledge of the German language |
Applicants wishing to start a professional training in the care sector require a B1 German language certificate according to the Standards of the Association of Language Testers in Europe“ (ALTE). This currently applies for the following German language certificates: ”Goethe-Zertifikat B1“ of the Goethe Institute, ”Deutsch B1“ of the telc GmbH, ”Zertifikat B1“ of the ”Österreichisches Sprachdiplom (ÖSD) |
| Proof of finance |
Proof of sufficient funds for financing the stay |
| Proof of economic situation |
Proof of the financial and economic situation in the home Country |
| CV |
in table form |
| Motivational letter |
to explain the applicant’s motivation for the training that he/she wishes to start. |
Employment visa
| Employment contract |
Contract from employer in Germany, signed by both parties, stating income and other Details. If the work contract is limited to a certain period of time: proof of financial and economic situation in the home country |
| Declaration of employment situation |
Declaration of employment situation (“Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis”) of the Federal Employment Agency completed and signed by the employer: |
| Proof of education |
Presentation of school reports, diploma, etc. |
| CV |
in table form |
| Lettre de motivation |
to explain the applicant’s choice for the job, the place and longterm perspectives |
Visa for Au-pair
| Age of the applicant |
Applicants must be at least 17 years old and not older than 26 years. |
| Minor applicants |
Applicants who are under 18 years old need an affidavit from their parents stating their consent to the au-pair stay in Germany. |
| Information about the host family |
Letter of the German au-pair agency or a letter of the host family as well as a statement by the applicant how the contact between the applicant and the host family was established. |
| Au-pair contract |
Fully signed Au-Pair contract (original if possible). The involvement of a German au-pair agency is not necessary |
| Au-pair questionnaire |
Au-pair questionnaire from the Federal Employment Agency, fully filled out and signed by the host family https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/datei/aupair-fragebogen_ba013162.pdf |
| A1 German language certificate |
A1 certificate of a standardized language exam according to the “Standards of the Association of Language Testers in Europe” (ALTE). |
| Letter of motivation |
Motivation letter with reasons for the au-pair stay and the plans after the au-pair stay |
| Diploma |
School reports, diploma, etc. |
Visa for (federal) voluntary service
for up to 12 months.
| Age of the applicant |
Applicants must be between the age of 18 and 30 (European voluntary service) Reaching the age of 27 or 29 (FÖJ and FSJ) All ages (Federal voluntary Service) |
| Contract / Agreement |
Fully signed Contract of the German institution, including information on salary and additional agreements (if applicable) |
Curriculum Vitae Letter of Motivation |
Curriculum Vitae and Motivation letter including personal reasons for the voluntary service (How does this fit into your current life?) |
Proof of knowledge of the German language |
Proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language or written confirmation of the German institution that prior language knowledge is not required / a German language course is planned |
| Travel health insurance |
From entry into Germany to beginning of voluntary service |
Proof of economic situation |
Proof of the financial and economic situation in the home country |
Useful Information
Information regarding visa procedures, requirements and individual applications should be obtained from the visa officers at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, not from Security Staff or any other third party. Do not employ agents, travel agencies or other middlemen.
Translation of documents
All documents that are not in German, English or French must be presented with a certified Translation.
Embassy keeps certain documents
The Embassy does not return forms, photos or other documents in case of refusal or if the application is withdrawn.
Original documents will be returned after processing the application.
Independent examination of visa
Your visa has been granted. Please carefully verify that the information printed on the visa sticker is correct and complete and immediately report any errors to the Embassy.
No guarantee for visa issue
Compliance with the visa conditions does not automatically guarantee that a visa will be issued. In addition to the standard requirements other supporting documents may be required, depending on the specific nature of your application.
Furthermore, the border authorities may refuse entry into the Schengen Area upon arrival (Art. 30 Visa Code).
Handling of fake or forged documents
Fake or forged documents will not be returned and may be sent to the relevant authorities.
The submission of fake or forged documents is a reason of refusal.
Fachkräfteinwanderungsgesetz (FEG) – Skilled Immigration Act
The Skilled Immigration Act entered into force on 1 March 2020. The aim of this law is to enable qualified skilled workers to take up employment in Germany.
However, before applying for a visa, it is important to officially confirm your academic or vocational qualifications and German-language skills.
You will find information at
https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa/quick-check/ and
https://www.Anerkennung-in-Deutschland.de/html/en
If you have the necessary qualifications and German-language skills and are interested in moving to Germany as a skilled worker, please contact the
German-Senegalese Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration
(located on the ground floor of ANPEJ in Castor-Dakar)
Lot 1 Lotissement SODIDA
Avenue Bourguiba
47267 Dakar-Liberté
Tel.: +221 33 825 87 21)
and arrange an appointment or phone call to discuss the next steps.
Additional content
Avec un compte bloqué vous pouvez apporter la preuve de moyens financiers suffisants dans votre demande de visa pour études.
Ouverture d'un compte bloqué pour des demandes de visa pour études