What changed, and what is about to

Every change below is taken from an official source cited in the country guide. A rule that changed after you started planning is one of the most common reasons a visa is refused.

Already in force

1 January 2025 · proof of funds · Germany

Blocked account requirement rose to EUR 992 a month, EUR 11,904 a year, and has not changed since.
2024 · work · Germany

Work limit raised to 140 full days or 280 half days a year, or 20 hours a week, from 120/240 days.
2024 · tuition · Germany

TU Munich began charging new non-EU students EUR 2,000 to 3,000 a semester for bachelor's and EUR 4,000 to 6,000 for master's.
2017 · tuition · Germany

Baden-Württemberg began charging non-EU students EUR 1,500 per semester.