🇪🇺 EU Student Bureaucracy Tools
Visa, University, Housing, Tax & Part-Time Work Helpers for International Students
🇩🇪 Germany
🇫🇷 France
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇸🇪 Sweden
📱 Mobile Friendly
🆓 Free Tool
🛂 Student Visa Checker
📋 Visa Application Checklist
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Country-Specific Info
⏱️ Processing Times
| Country | Visa Type | Avg. Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | National Visa (D) | 4–12 weeks | ~€75 |
| 🇫🇷 France | Long-Stay Student | 3–8 weeks | €99 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | MVV / GVVA | 2–6 weeks | €192 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | Residence Permit | 4–16 weeks | SEK 1,000 |
⚠️ Apply at least 3 months before your course start date. Processing times can spike during peak seasons (July–September).
📅 Key Visa Deadlines
1
Get University Admission Letter
Required before applying. Official enrollment letter from your university.
6+ months before start
2
Open Blocked Account (Germany)
Fintiba / Deutsche Bank. Need ~€11,904 deposited (2024 rate).
5 months before start
3
Book Embassy Appointment
Slots fill up fast. Book as early as possible after getting admission.
3–4 months before start
4
Submit Full Application
Submit all documents at embassy / online portal on appointment day.
3 months before start
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Register at Local Authority After Arrival
Anmeldung (DE) / OFII (FR) / Registration (NL/SE). Usually within 7–14 days of arrival.
Within 2 weeks of arrival
🎓 Tuition Fee Calculator
Estimated Tuition
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📊 Living Cost Estimator
Admission Requirements by Country
📋 Language & GPA Requirements
| Country | German / Local Language | English Programs | Min. GPA | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | TestDaF B2 / DSH | IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90+ | Varies (2.5–3.5) | Jan 15 / Jul 15 |
| 🇫🇷 France | DELF B2 / TCF | IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90+ | 2.8+ / 14/20 | Mar 1 / Nov 1 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | NT2 (rarely needed) | IELTS 6.0–7.0 | 70%+ equivalent | Apr 1 / Oct 1 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | TISUS (rarely needed) | IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90+ | Varies by uni | Jan 15 (main) |
🏠 Rent Affordability Calculator
🔍 Housing Guide by Country
🇩🇪 Germany
🇫🇷 France
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇸🇪 Sweden
Rental Contract Checklist
📄 Before Signing a Rental Contract — Check These
✅ Must Verify
⚠️ Watch Out For
💰 Student Tax Calculator
📅 Tax Calendar & Deadlines
🇩🇪 Germany
🇫🇷 France
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇸🇪 Sweden
Tax FAQs for Students
❓ Frequently Asked Tax Questions
⏱️ Work Hours Limit Calculator
💵 Minimum Wage Reference
| Country | Min. Wage | Rate | Student Max Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | €12.41/hr | Gross | 120 full / 240 half-days/yr |
| 🇫🇷 France | €11.65/hr | Gross | 964 hrs/yr (~20/wk) |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | €13.68/hr | Gross | 16 hrs/wk (non-EU) |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | ~SEK 145/hr | Varies by sector | No official limit (permit conditions) |
💡 Germany counts "half-days" (Halbtage) — a day where you work more than 4 hours counts as a full day. Working exactly 4 hrs counts as a half-day.
🔍 Job Search Platforms by Country
| Country | Top Job Platforms | Student Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Indeed.de, Stepstone, Xing | Studentenwerk, Werkstudent.de |
| 🇫🇷 France | Indeed.fr, LinkedIn, APEC | JobEtudiant, Jobijoba |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | LinkedIn, Monsterboard.nl | StudentJob.nl, Qompas |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | LinkedIn, Arbetsformedlingen | StudentJob.se, Plick |
Work Rights & Restrictions
⚖️ Your Work Rights as an International Student
