Different Visa Types for Students
Who needs a Visa?
Just received the Acceptance Letter from a German University.
Soon is expected to get A Response on his/her University Application in a University in Germany.
Has to Enroll in A Foundation Course before applying to a German University.
Need to Take a Foundation Course (Studienkolleg) to prepare for the test “Feststellungsprüfung” – qualification assessment examination.
Needs to Complete a Doctoral Degree.
Want to Engage in a Research Project in Germany.
What are German Visa types for study purposes?
There are three types of visas meant for people intending to pursue educational activities in Germany
Language Course Visa (Visa for Language Learning) – for educational activities lasting from 3 months up to 1 year, for the purpose of participating in short German language courses.
Student Applicant Visa (Visum Zur Studienbewerbung) – if you want to study in Germany, but are still trying to find the right program or you still haven’t got the confirmation letter from your University.
Student Visa (Visum Zu Studienzwecken) – if you have already been accepted to a German university.
Checklist of required documents to apply for a German student visa?
Two duly completed national visa application forms. German national visa application form.
Valid national passport. (Read passport requirements)
Two recently taken biometric portrait photographs. (Strict requirements, read our photo requirements page).
Proof of admission at a German education institution. (Send any of the following).
University admission letter “Zulassungsbescheinigung”.
Letter of admission in a foundation course. Issued by a Studienkolleg.
Letter of admission in the propaedeutic course.
Letter of admission in a preparatory German language course.
Proof of German language proficiency. (For German-only and mixed-language study programs).
German Language University Entrance Examination for International Applicants (DSH).
Test of German as a Foreign Language (TestDaF).
Goethe Institute German Language Diploma (GDS).
German Language Diploma of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs, Level II (DSD).
Proof of English language proficiency. (For English and mixed-language study programs).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Accepted results are PbT (paper-based test) 550 Points, CbT (computer-based test) 213 Points and IbT (internet-based test) 79-80 Points.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Accepted scores by German universities are 5 – 6.5.
Authenticated certificates of earlier education.
German university entrance qualification “Abitur”. If you’ve studied in a German education provider abroad. (If not, send the following documents).
Recognized foreign academic qualifications. It must show you have a qualification equally recognized as the German Abitur.
Academic records or transcript.
Curriculum vitae. It has to be accompanied with evidence of previous and current internship and work experiences if any.
Means of subsistence “Finanzieruungsnachweis”. The evidence you provide must show you have enough money to cover living, accommodation and study costs. (Send any of the following).
Blocked bank account. One of the easiest and fastest ways to open a German Blocked Account is through Fintiba/Sutor Bank. The blocked account provided by Fintiba is accepted by German embassies/consulates all around the world. Learn how to open a Fintiba blocked account.
Letter of commitment by a resident “Verpflichtungserklärung“. A person living in Germany, showing they’ll be covering your accommodation and/or other living costs while you’ll be here.
Letter of a declaration by a parent. It has to show their commitment to support you financially during your stay here. It must be supplemented by their bank statements of the latest 6 months.
Scholarship awarding certificate. It must show you as a receiver and the amount of financial coverage granted to you by this scholarship.
Student health insurance. It must have at least 30,000 EUR coverage, and it must be valid for at least 3 months. The tariff EDUCARE24 by DR-WALTER meets all the requirements and is accepted by all German consulates worldwide.
Motivational letter. You’ll have to express the reason for choosing the specific university, study program. Mention also your study and plans and how these studies will be improving your career and life.
Marriage certificate. (Send this if you’re married). Support that with a birth certificate of any child (If related).
Proof of having paid the German student visa application fee.
How much bank balance is required for a German student visa?
As of 2021, the amount required by the German Embassy/Consulate to be deposited into the blocked bank account when applying for a student visa to Germany is €10,332.
Is It possible to get a German student visa without a blocked account?
It is possible to apply and get a German study visa without a blocked bank account by fulfilling one of the following requirements:
Submitting your parent’s documents certifying their income and financial assets.
A friend or a relative with a permanent residence in Germany can guarantee to cover your living expenses. (Verpflichtungserklärung).
Presenting a scholarship award notification from a recognised institution (e.g., DAAD, Max Planck).
If you cannot fulfil any of the requirements above, then the blocked account becomes a mandatory prerequisite for the visa to study in Germany.
Student visa fee?
CategoryVisa Fee (Euro)Applicants under 18 yo37.50Applicants over 18 yo75
How to apply for a German Student Visa in India?
The process of applying for a German student visa in India is:
Collect all the required documents for the visa application. You must have a blocked account, travel insurance, and a completed application form ready before you schedule an appointment, as well as the acceptance letter, pictures, and academic qualifications.
Schedule an appointment with the German Mission in India that is responsible for your jurisdiction. There is the German Embassy in New Dehli or the Consulates in Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
Get a Demand Draft for the visa fee (can also be ). You can obtain a Demand Draft from any national bank in India and must bring it with you to the visa interview on the date of your application.
Submit the application and enter a visa interview. On the visa interview, you have to answer questions regarding your upcoming studies, why you chose to study in Germany, etc.
Where to apply for a German student visa in India?
Depending on where in India you live, you have to submit your German visa application as follows:
FromSubmit the application atHaryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Delhi, Andaman, Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Minicoy, AmindiveGerman Embassy in New Delhi Address: No. 6, 50G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021, IndiaAndhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Union Territory of PuducherryGerman Consulate General in Chennai Address: No. 9 Boat Club Road, R.A. Puram, Chennai 600028, Tamil NaduKarnataka, KeralaGerman Consulate in Bangalore Address: 2nd & 3rd Floor, “Cash Pharmacy Building”, Corner St. Marks & Residency Road, Bangalore 560025The states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, TripuraGerman Consulate General in Kolkata Address: 1 Hastings Park Road, Alipore, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700 027Maharashtra, Union States of Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Union Territories of Daman, Diu and Dadra, Nagar HaveliGerman Consulate General in Mumbai Address: Hoechst House, 10th Floor, 193 Backbay Reclamation, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
How to set up an appointment for a German student visa in India?
Here is how to set up an appointment for your German student visa application in India:
At the German Consulate General in Chennai: Online.
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