National visa (long-stay) (D-Visum (Nationales Visum))
The long-stay visa non-EU students usually need before traveling to Germany for study purposes.
What it means in plain English
National visa (long-stay). The long-stay visa non-EU students usually need before traveling to Germany for study purposes.
Common confusion
A D-Visum is not the same thing as your long-term residence permit after arrival. It is usually the entry visa that gets you to Germany so you can then continue with the residence-permit process if needed.