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What does the residence permit itself cost?
Not the money to show, the actual fees.
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Checked against official 2026 sources ·
€218 for the residence permit; since January 2026 that one fee also covers the card. If your country needs a Visa D to travel, that is €195 and some embassies waive it for students.
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