Schengen countries
If you already live in a so-called Schengen country, no visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days. If you are not a Schengen country resident, you must apply for a Schengen visa to stay in Zurich, Bern or Lucerne for up to 90 days.
No visa requirement for the following countries
However, there are countries whose citizens are exempt from the visa requirement, including the member states of the EU and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). In addition, citizens of the following countries are also exempt from the visa requirement: Australia, Israel, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore and the USA.
Alemania Deutschschule
Whether you need to apply for a Schengen visa, a work visa or a student visa, our high quality language courses will enable you to improve your German quickly while meeting the requirements for your visa. Our qualified teachers have many years of experience in teaching German as a foreign language and will help you to improve your language skills and increase your confidence in using the German language.
In addition to our language courses, we also offer cultural activities and excursions where you can not only practice your German skills, but also meet other language students and make new friends. Our friendly staff is always available to help you book the right courses.
Visa categories
If you have a Schengen visa or a category C visa, you can enter Switzerland between 90 and 180 days. With this visa you can not only attend a German course, but also stay normally as a tourist in Zurich, Bern or Lucerne. Note, however, that the visa does not include a work permit. If you wish to work during your stay, you must apply for a separate work permit.
If the language course lasts longer than 90 days, it is necessary that you apply for a category D visa. To do this, you must first obtain permission from the migration office of the respective canton.
Apply for visa
To apply for a visa, here are some of the most important points:
- You will of course need a passport to enter the Schengen area. This must be valid for at least three months after the planned departure from the Schengen area.
- Before entering the country, you must take out health insurance. The minimum amount of coverage must be 30,000 francs. Attach a copy of the insurance policy to the application.
- The Swiss authorities want to make sure that you can support yourself during your stay in Switzerland. For this reason, you must provide evidence of corresponding assets. The authorities require at least 30,000 francs. You can prove this, for example, with corresponding bank statements or other bank documents. If you do not have such a large amount, you can submit a letter of commitment from another person.
- If you receive sponsorship in any way, you can use this instead of the required 30,000 francs.
- If you are attending a school or university, you will need an enrollment certificate. You can get these from us!
- The processing time for short-term visas is usually only a few days. However, if you are planning a longer stay in Switzerland, the processing time can take several months. It is best to apply for the Schengen visa at least three months before the scheduled start of classes.
You can find detailed information about the regulations for your home country at:
https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/canada/de/home/visa/aufenthalt/studieren.html
Don’t wait any longer and start your German learning journey today with “Alemania Deutschschule”. Contact us for more information and to register for our language courses in Zurich, Bern or Lucerne. We look forward to accompanying you on your way to becoming a German expert!
Pay now & get the proof of your German course for your visa application!
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Opening hours
Monday – Tuesday: 08.30 – 18.30 hrs
Wednesday – Thursday: 08.30 – 20.00 hrs
Friday: 08.30 – 18.00 hrs
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Locations
Badenerstrasse 333, 8003 Zürich
Belpstrasse 48, 3007 Bern
Pilatusstrasse 20, 6003 Luzern
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Telephone
Zürich: +41 44 300 33 44
Bern: +41 31 332 31 31
Luzern: +41 41 202 11 11 -
E-Mail
Zürich: [email protected]
Bern: [email protected]
Luzern: [email protected]
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6 x CHF 580.- (= CHF 3'480.-) pay now and get proof of your German course for your visa application!
We would like to point out that in the event of a refund, a processing fee of CHF 200.– will be charged.
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Learn German with fun
Slavica Rankovic finds the Alemania German teachers in Zurich very good and especially appreciates the regular repetitions so that he can feel the daily progress in learning German.
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Ready to learn German?
At Alemania German School in Zurich you will learn German quickly and with fun. Our German teachers are professionally and methodically top trained. They also know many tips and tricks that will make learning German easier for you. In over 15 years, more than 56,000 German students have learned German at the Alemania German School in Zurich, Bern and Lucerne. Our more than 100 German teachers have conducted more than 3000 German courses in Zurich, Bern and Lucerne during these 15 years. Do you want to be part of it and learn German quickly and cheaply?
German course A1 - A2
Learning German at level A1 is suitable for beginners. You learn to express yourself easily in everyday life. German at level A2 is the extension of the A1 course. At this level you can already understand and describe simple information without major problems.
German course B1 - B2
The German level B1 is called advanced. You are now able to understand your counterpart well, provided that the person expresses himself clearly. At German level B2 - where the diploma courses now begin - you can already speak fluently and spontaneously.
German course C1 - C2 Zurich
At German level C1 you can understand demanding and long texts very well and you can speak fluently. German level C2 is the crowning achievement of your German language skills. From here on you will speak German at a native level.
Why Alemania?
- Alemania German School has been one of the largest German schools in Switzerland for 15 years with over 56,000 students.
- It has branches in Zürich, Bern und Lucerne.
- We see ourselves as a team in which everyone has their place and contributes to achieving optimal performance for our customers.
- We are owner-managed and communicate at eye level, transparently and directly via all employees.
- Our secretaries do their best every day to make sure that new and existing customers find the right course for them and receive great advice.
