German Student Visa from Norway with Expiring Residence Permit – What Are My Options?
I’m currently living in Norway on a job seeker residence permit, which expires on 31 August 2026. I recently received admission to the Master’s program in High Integrity Systems at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences for Winter Semester 2026/27, and my classes start in October.
I applied for a German student visa through the German Embassy in Oslo because I am legally residing in Norway at the moment. However, the embassy informed me that visa processing will only begin around mid-August since the semester starts in October. They also mentioned that the visa validity can only begin around 2 weeks before the semester starts.
The problem is:
My Norwegian permit expires on 31 August
I cannot extend it further in Norway
I plan to return to Bangladesh after my permit expires and wait there before flying to Germany
But German student visa waiting times in Bangladesh are extremely long (sometimes years)
I already explained to the embassy that I fully respect Norwegian immigration laws and do not intend to overstay in Norway. My goal is simply to complete the German visa process legally from Oslo since I am currently residing here lawfully.
Has anyone faced a similar situation?
Is it possible for the German Embassy in Oslo to continue processing my visa even if I leave Norway before the final decision?
Has anyone received a German student visa from a country where they previously held a residence permit but later left?
Any advice on how to properly explain this situation to the embassy?
I would really appreciate any experiences or suggestions. This master’s opportunity is very important for my career in software engineering and secure systems, and I’m trying to handle everything legally and correctly.