The Student Roster is a form that simplifies school trips with a multinational class. It applies to school trips within the European Union as well as to Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway (European Economic Area).

Student Group List as a Visa Substitute

Students who are third-country nationals residing in Germany—and who would normally be required to obtain a visa for the destination country—may, as an exception, enter the country without a visa using this list. The student roster, for example, allows students to participate in a school trip even if their asylum proceedings have not yet been concluded.

If the teacher presents the student roster at the border, the border control authorities of the member states must allow the listed students to enter and exit the country even without a visa. The students simply present their passport or national ID card when crossing the border.

Student Roster as a Substitute for a Passport

If a student does not have a passport or another valid travel document, the EU form is also recognized as a substitute for a passport when crossing the border, provided that the list

• includes a photo of the student and
• has been certified and approved by the locally competent immigration office.

With this approval, the immigration office confirms that all students listed reside in Germany and are entitled to return.

The student roster contains the following information:

• names, dates of birth, and addresses of the students,
• the destination and duration of the class trip,
• if applicable, photos of students who do not have a passport.

It is advisable to inquire about the specific procedures for your case before traveling. To do so, contact the embassy of the destination country and the local Foreigners’ Registration Office.