If you want to study in Germany from Brazil, you apply for a national study visa online through the Auslandsportal and then attend an interview. The German Embassy in Brasilia sets the blocked account amounts, the health insurance proof, a 75 euro visa fee and a language requirement that depends on your programme.
Short answer: Brazilian applicants need a German national visa for study, applied for online. The Brasilia embassy names a blocked account of 992 euros per month, or 11,904 euros for a year. Applicants without an admission letter must show 1,091 euros per month, or 13,092 euros for a year. The visa fee is 75 euros. The embassy article is dated July 2026.
The most important points
- Standard blocked account: 992 euros per month, or 11,904 euros for one year.
- Applicants to universities without an admission letter under § 17(2) AufenthG: 1,091 euros per month, or 13,092 euros for one year.
- The visa fee is 75 euros. You can pay in reais in cash or by an international Mastercard or Visa in euros.
- Proof of adequate health insurance is required when you submit the application.
- The language of instruction usually needs B2 level, unless your enrolment certificate already confirms it.
- Applications are online only, and you book your interview after the document check.
Which documents does the Brasilia embassy require?
The embassy’s study visa page lists a biometric photo of 3.5 by 4.5 centimetres on a light background, and a passport with at least two blank pages. Non-Brazilian applicants must also present the original RNE or RNM. You need proof of residence in Brazil, such as a utility bill, plus the original enrolment certificate from your university or preparatory school. The language proof and the financial proof are listed separately on the page.
Submit the application online through the Auslandsportal. After the document check you receive a link to book an interview through the Consular Services Portal. The study visa page is the official source for the current list.
How much money do you need, and how is it calculated?
The page gives two standard amounts, depending on whether your university has issued an admission letter. For most applicants this means 992 euros a month, which the embassy totals as 11,904 euros for a year. Applicants to universities without an admission letter under § 17(2) of the Residence Act need 1,091 euros per month, or 13,092 euros per year. The page does not say which year these figures apply to, so confirm with the consulate before you open the account.
| Scenario | Per month | Per year (page or calculated) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard applicant, with admission letter | 992 euros | 11,904 euros (stated on the page) |
| University without admission letter, § 17(2) | 1,091 euros | 13,092 euros (stated on the page) |
| Six-month stay, standard amount (Assumption) | 992 euros | 5,952 euros (calculated) |
Calculation example. Assumption: you have an admission letter and study for twelve months. Then the account needs 11,904 euros, so a monthly withdrawal of 992 euros covers the year. Without an admission letter, the same logic gives 13,092 euros (Assumption: 1,091 euros times 12).
What language level and health insurance do you need?
The page says the language of instruction usually requires B2 level. The requirement does not apply if your university has already confirmed the level on your enrolment certificate. Certificates must come from an ALTE-accredited examining body and be submitted as original plus a simple copy. For health insurance, you must present proof of adequate coverage when you submit the application. The page does not name a minimum premium.
After enrolment, the statutory student scheme under § 5 SGB V normally applies. The GKV-Spitzenverband gives the 2026 average as 112.18 euros per month for health insurance, with 35.91 euros of nursing care for students without children aged 23 or older (status 1 January 2026). Private cover is possible in certain cases, depending on your eligibility. Our guide to public or private health insurance for international students sets out the differences.
| Item | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee | 75 euros, cash in reais or card in euros | Embassy Brasilia, article dated 23 July 2026 |
| Submission | Online through the Auslandsportal only | Same page |
| Interview | Booked after the document check, via the Consular Services Portal | Same page |
| Enrolment certificate | Original required | Same page |
| Language proof | ALTE-accredited, usually B2 | Same page |
How do you apply step by step from Brazil?
- Submit your application online through the Auslandsportal.
- Gather your passport with two blank pages, your original RNE or RNM if you are not Brazilian, a proof of residence and a biometric photo.
- Get a bank certificate for your blocked account that shows the total and the monthly amount, and confirm the figure with the consulate.
- Book your interview once the online document check is complete, and bring all originals.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay the visa fee by card?
Yes, in euros with an international Mastercard or Visa, or in cash in reais. The page does not accept cheques, debit cards, PIX or cash in euros, so bring one of the accepted payment methods.
What if I do not have an admission letter yet?
Applicants to universities without an admission letter fall under the higher figure of 1,091 euros per month under § 17(2) AufenthG. Ask the consulate whether your case falls under this rule before you open the account, since the difference over a year is 1,188 euros.
Do I need proof of residence in Brazil?
Yes. The page asks for proof of residence in Brazil, such as a utility bill, and non-Brazilian applicants also present the original RNE or RNM. Keep the bill in your name and bring the original and a copy.
How up to date is the page?
The article is dated 23 July 2026, and the footer shows 2026. The page does not give a separate update note, so confirm the amounts with the consulate before you pay or open an account.
What to do next
- Decide which blocked account scenario applies to you: 992 euros per month or 1,091 euros per month without an admission letter.
- Ask your bank for a certificate that matches the embassy’s wording on the total and the monthly amount.
- Book your interview as soon as the online document check is complete.
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Sources: German Embassy Brasilia, study visa (article dated 23 July 2026); § 17 AufenthG, gesetze-im-internet.de (current text); § 5 SGB V, gesetze-im-internet.de (current text); GKV-Spitzenverband, Faktenblatt Rechengrößen Beitragsrecht 2026 (status 1 January 2026).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
