Visa for a study-related internship

From Auswärtiges Amt

“The German consular posts in Vietnam reserve the right to request further documents or information beyond the list above as needed.”

You must submit a duplicate, fully completed national-visa application form, biometric photos, and a valid passport. Personal and study-related documents: a tabular CV, a ZAV certificate specifying the internship placement AND a matriculation certificate from the university, plus a motivation letter. Livelihood: at least EUR 934/month, evidenced via a sponsor's declaration (Verpflichtungserklärung) or a blocked account, plus details of the intended accommodation including the rent. Medical insurance for the duration of the stay is required unless the internship contract shows that the employer/training establishment will arrange insurance; insurance evidence is to be submitted only after visa approval — the visa section will notify you by phone.

Tabular and complete CV, in particular setting out your prior education and employment *
Certificate from the responsible Central Office for Foreign Employment (ZAV) in Germany specifying the internship placement AND matriculation certificate from the university *
Motivation letter: a self-written written statement on the motivation for the planned internship *

Livelihood / proof of sufficient financial means. Information about the intended accommodation with the rent amount. For the duration of the internship, at least EUR 934/month must be evidenced. Proof of financial means is possible via: (a) a formal sponsor's declaration (Verpflichtungserklärung) with a note on the intended training — proof of cost-coverage by a third party on the national form (further information from the foreigners-authority responsible for the sponsor's place of residence; for sponsors permanently resident abroad, the declaration may be submitted at the relevant German consular post); OR (b) opening a blocked account — you may freely choose the provider. In Vietnam, Vietin Bank currently offers a blocked account meeting visa-procedure requirements. Providers offering this service worldwide are listed on the Auswärtiges Amt website *

Proof of adequate medical insurance during your stay, unless the internship contract shows that the employer/training establishment will arrange insurance. Any insurance policies submitted must clearly show that a working stay in Germany is also covered; if not clearly the case, an additional confirmation from the insurer must be submitted. Insurance for the duration of the visa is to be submitted only when the visa can be issued — the applicant will be notified by phone by the visa section *