Germany long-stay study visa (type D) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (algier.diplo.de / Auswärtiges Amt sources)
Which visa do you need to study in Germany for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, you need a national long-stay visa (type D, §16b), applied for via the federal portal digital.diplo.de (mandatory pre-registration). You need an admission (Zulassung) from a university or Studienkolleg, a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of about €11,904/year (≈ €992/month), health insurance, and diplomas legalized by the Algerian MFA. APS is not required for Algerians. On arrival, you do the city registration (Anmeldung) and apply for the residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel). Fee €75. Note: OuiVisa assists the admission and the visa; the residence permit (residency) is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: auswaertiges-amt.de
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- National visa (type D, §16b)
- Procedure
- digital.diplo.de portal
- Admission
- Zulassung (university or Studienkolleg)
- APS
- Not required (Algeria)
- Funds
- Sperrkonto ≈ €11,904/year (≈ €992/month)
- Residence permit
- On arrival (Aufenthaltstitel + Anmeldung — residency referred to adviser)
- Fee
- €75
Required documents
- Valid passport (2 blank pages)
- Admission (Zulassung) from a university or Studienkolleg (original + copy)
- Proof of funds (blocked account Sperrkonto ≈ €11,904/year, or Verpflichtungserklärung)
- Health insurance
- Original diplomas legalized by the Algerian MFA
- Biometric photos
- Application form
How to apply, step by step
- 1Pre-register on the digital.diplo.de portal
Mandatory pre-registration before the national visa application.
- 2Get the admission (Zulassung)
From a university or Studienkolleg.
- 3Open a blocked account (Sperrkonto) + insurance
≈ €11,904/yr; health insurance; diplomas legalized by the Algerian MFA.
- 4Submit the national visa application (type D)
Fee €75; at the embassy after invitation.
- 5On arrival: Anmeldung + residence permit
Aufenthaltstitel at the Ausländerbehörde — residency referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| National study visa (type D) | €75 |
| Blocked account (Sperrkonto) | ≈ €11,904/year (≈ €992/month) |
| Health insurance | varies |
Fees: national visa €75, blocked account Sperrkonto ≈ €11,904/year (≈ €992/month, since 09/2025). The national visa is an immigration matter; the residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) is referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on algier.diplo.de and digital.diplo.de.
Frequently asked questions
Is an APS certificate required?
No. The APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) is not required for Algerian applicants (unlike China, Vietnam or India); no APS office serves Algeria.
What is the blocked account (Sperrkonto)?
An account proving your funds: ≈ €11,904/year (≈ €992/month, scale since 09/2025). A Verpflichtungserklärung can replace it.
How do I book an appointment?
The national study visa is applied for via the federal portal digital.diplo.de (mandatory pre-registration), not via VFS.
What is the residence permit?
The Aufenthaltstitel, applied for after arrival at the Ausländerbehörde, preceded by city registration (Anmeldung). It is a residency step — referred to a licensed adviser.
Does OuiVisa handle the residence permit?
No. OuiVisa assists the admission and visa; the residence permit (residency) is referred to a licensed adviser.
What timeline?
The national study visa can take several months; apply at least 3 months before the term starts.
Studying in Germany for more than 90 days?
A OuiVisa partner agency assists your admission and national visa, and refers the residence permit.
Find a partner agencyVisa application assistance — short and long stay, including study. OuiVisa does not provide immigration advice, residency, family reunification, work-permit or settlement services; for these we refer you to a licensed adviser. Visa issuance is at the consular authority's discretion; approval is not guaranteed.