{"id":44340,"date":"2024-09-02T09:26:51","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T08:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/?p=44340"},"modified":"2024-09-18T09:07:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T08:07:19","slug":"german-language-certificates-for-national-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/german-language-certificates-for-national-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"German language certificates for national visa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When applying for a national visa for Germany, you will be required to present certain <strong>German language certificates<\/strong> to prove your language proficiency, if required. In this article, we will look at the institutions and exams that allow you to prove your knowledge of German, which may be required for a family reunification visa, an <a href=\"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/germany-opportunity-card-guide-2024\/\">Opportunity Card<\/a> or a student visa for Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to prove your language level, you can take the exam by choosing one of the exams of these institutions and if you are successful, you can get the document you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/german-language-certificates-for-national-visa\/#Goethe-Institut\" >Goethe-Institut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/german-language-certificates-for-national-visa\/#Telc_The_European_Language_Certificates\" >Telc (The European Language Certificates)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/german-language-certificates-for-national-visa\/#OSD_Austrian_Language_Diploma\" >\u00d6SD (Austrian Language Diploma)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/german-language-certificates-for-national-visa\/#TestDaF_Test_Deutsch_als_Fremdsprache\" >TestDaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/german-language-certificates-for-national-visa\/#ECL_Exam_Center_for_German_language_certificates\" >ECL Exam Center for German language certificates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-goethe-institut\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goethe-Institut\"><\/span>Goethe-Institut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goethe.de\/ins\/de\/en\/kur.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Goethe-Institut is Germany&#8217;s most renowned language institute<\/a> and offers internationally recognized German language certificates. Language certificates are available from A1 to C2 levels. Goethe certificates are commonly used to obtain a work, study or residence permit in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The validity period of your language certificate is generally unlimited, but many institutions and employers may request certificates obtained within the last 2 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, you can also take advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goethe.de\/ins\/de\/en\/kur.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">the Goethe-Institut&#8217;s German courses <\/a>and get training to improve your German level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-telc-the-european-language-certificates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Telc_The_European_Language_Certificates\"><\/span>Telc (The European Language Certificates)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telc.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Telc offers German language certificates<\/a> at various levels from A1 to C2. Telc certificates can be used for different types of visas in Germany, such as a residence permit, work permit or family reunification visa. However, Telc A1 certificates are not valid in some countries, please check the requirements for your country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-osd-austrian-language-diploma\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OSD_Austrian_Language_Diploma\"><\/span>\u00d6SD (Austrian Language Diploma)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u00d6SD is the Austrian language diploma and is also recognized in Germany. It offers certificates at levels from A1 to C2. \u00d6SD certificates can be used for residence permits, work permits or study in Germany. These certificates are an ideal option to prove your German language proficiency on an international level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-testdaf-test-deutsch-als-fremdsprache\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TestDaF_Test_Deutsch_als_Fremdsprache\"><\/span>TestDaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TestDaF is an internationally recognized test to measure knowledge of German. Language proficiency at level B2 or C1 is usually required for universities and job applications. Providing an official German language certificates, TestDaF is organized through many test centers around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ecl-exam-center-for-german-language-certificates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ECL_Exam_Center_for_German_language_certificates\"><\/span>ECL Exam Center for German language certificates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ECL (European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages) Examination Center is the responsible body for language exams and the exams are conducted by AFI GmbH. ECL certificates can be used for residence permits, work permits or training in Germany.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ECL offers exams covering language levels from A1 to C2 in accordance with the European Language Portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fees of the language certificates we have presented above vary according to the institution. For this reason, you can learn both the exam dates and exam fees by browsing the official website of whichever institution you will receive a document from.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When applying for a national visa for Germany, you will be required to present certain German language certificates to prove your language proficiency, if required. 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