Document Checklist for Germany Student Visa

Germany is a very popular destination among students to study abroad. Germany is well known for its quality education at a very low cost. Studying in Germany can be the dream of many students but only a few students make it happen. If you are willing to study in a German education system, then the acceptance letter from the university will be your first step towards your goal. Once you have the acceptance letter then you can easily apply for a student visa.

Types of German Student Visa

If you are willing to study in Germany, then a visa is a necessity for you. There are 3 types of student visas available. While applying for the visa you need to be very careful when choosing the type of visa. These types are

• • Student Visa

You can get this visa with your letter of acceptance from the university.

• • Student Applicant Visa

This visa is for candidates who have not got their acceptance letter till now.

• • Language Course Visa

If you are enrolled in a short-term course spanning from 3 months to 1 year, then this visa is for you.

Document Requirements to Apply for Visa

One must have a visa for travelling to another country. To get a visa, you need the following documents:

• • Passport (original with at least any two pages blank and photocopy) 
  • APS Certificate
  • Visa Application Form
  • 3 Passport size Photographs not older than 6 Months
  • University acceptance letter (Depends on the visa you are willing to)
  • Proof of Blocked account: Banned account’s maximum monthly withdrawal: 934 Euros from Jan. 1, 2023. Consider extra funds for initial expenses like room deposit. Ensure sufficient resources accordingly.
  • Where appropriate, proof of tuition payment for the first two semesters
  • Resume
  • All Academic Certificates
  • Student Health Insurance 
  • Proof of Language Proficiency
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Travel Health Insurance: valid for three months from the date of enrolment at the university (specified in your admission letter) from the time of arrival in Germany.
  • Proof of Accommodation (If any)
  • Demand Draft of Visa Payment: A visa fee of EUR 75 is only payable in INR.

Important Tips

• • Prepare two identical application sets.
  • Bring original certificates and job contracts along with supporting documentation.
  • Do not staple any papers together.
  • Note that German Missions may request further paperwork or verification, incurring additional costs.
  • Submitting the documents does not guarantee visa approval.
  • The application may be denied if insufficient supporting materials are provided or the applicant refuses to attend a visa interview.
  • The application is currently marked as incomplete.
  • Despite being informed of its incompleteness, the applicant insists on submitting the current application.

A visa is necessary to enter a country and for students, it is more crucial. You need to be very careful with the documents and deadlines. Usually, the Student visa process takes 6 weeks to 10 weeks. Hence you are suggested to apply for a visa 3 months before the first day of your semester. Do not forget the APS certificate as it is also very necessary nowadays.

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