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    This document outlines the checklist of documents required to apply for a German national student visa. It lists over 20 required documents including a valid passport, application forms, biometric photos, proof of financial support, academic qualifications, language proficiency, health insurance, and sometimes proof of tuition fees. Applicants must submit two identical paper sets of the complete application and supporting documents, and bring original copies to the visa appointment. The application process takes 6-8 weeks to be processed by German immigration authorities. Incomplete applications or false statements can result in rejection.

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    This document outlines the checklist of documents required to apply for a German national student visa. It lists over 20 required documents including a valid passport, application forms, biometric photos, proof of financial support, academic qualifications, language proficiency, health insurance, and sometimes proof of tuition fees. Applicants must submit two identical paper sets of the complete application and supporting documents, and bring original copies to the visa appointment. The application process takes 6-8 weeks to be processed by German immigration authorities. Incomplete applications or false statements can result in rejection.

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    This document outlines the checklist of documents required to apply for a German national student visa. It lists over 20 required documents including a valid passport, application forms, biometric photos, proof of financial support, academic qualifications, language proficiency, health insurance, and sometimes proof of tuition fees. Applicants must submit two identical paper sets of the complete application and supporting documents, and bring original copies to the visa appointment. The application process takes 6-8 weeks to be processed by German immigration authorities. Incomplete applications or false statements can result in rejection.

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    This document outlines the checklist of documents required to apply for a German national student visa. It lists over 20 required documents including a valid passport, application forms, biometric photos, proof of financial support, academic qualifications, language proficiency, health insurance, and sometimes proof of tuition fees. Applicants must submit two identical paper sets of the complete application and supporting documents, and bring original copies to the visa appointment. The application process takes 6-8 weeks to be processed by German immigration authorities. Incomplete applications or false statements can result in rejection.

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    Checklist for a German national visa

    - Students -

    For the application you require the following documents:


     valid passport issued within the last 10 years and with at least 2 empty pages
     Application form & declaration (in accordance with Section 54 of the Residence Act)
    duly signed (2 copies)
     Declaration for Additional contact and legal representation information (2
    copies)

     3 current, identical biometric passport photos


     Copy of your passport’s data page (A4 size copy) (2 copies)
     APS Certificate
    An APS Certificate is always mandatory, unless one of the following conditions apply:
     You obtain a non-German Degree in Germany
     You intend to do PhD / Post Doc studies in Germany
     You have received a scholarship / stipend from German or EU public funds
     Your studies built on a non-Indian school graduation certificate (e. g.
    International Baccalaureate etc.) or non-Indian degree (e. g. British Bachelor,
    Turkish Master etc.)
     Letter of Admission from German university or Letter of Admission to a preparatory
    college (Studienkolleg) or Registration for a language course
    Letters of Admission have to include confirmation of the language of instruction and
    confirmation should a non-German degree be awarded
     Proof of financial means to cover the costs for the time of your studies by one of the
    following documents:
     Proof of a “Sperrkonto” (blocked account) in Germany with sufficient funds for
    your first year of studies, currently amounting to 11,208,-- EUR and
    confirmation that no more than 934,-- EUR per month can be withdrawn OR
     “Verpflichtungserklärung” (formal obligation letter) by a sponsor living in
    Germany OR
     Proof of a German / EU scholarship or stipend

     Proof of previous academic qualifications


    Bachelor Studies: University Degrees (if applicable), Diploma Certificate, Mark
    sheets, 12th and 10th Mark Sheets
    Master Studies: Bachelor’s Degree, other University Degrees if applicable, Diploma
    Certificate
    PhD / Post Doc: Master’s Degree, other University Degrees if applicable

    Last updated: September 2023


     Current Proof of language proficiency in German or English (depending on the
    language of instruction and not necessary if the Letter of Admission confirms sufficient
    language proficiency) – not older than 1 year
    English: TOEFL, IELTS
    German: Goethe Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, ÖSD
     If your university charges tuition/study fees:
    Proof of payment of tuition/study fees – not applicable for studies at public
    universities
     Curriculum Vitae
     Duly signed motivation letter / statement of purpose, explaining the motivation for
    the chosen subject, study in Germany and the chosen university
     travel health insurance covering the first 90 days starting with and including your
    intended date of entry into Germany

    Please prepare two identical sets of applications. Copies have to be size A4.
    On the date of the visa appointment, you must have originals of all documents with you.

    Please note that the German Missions in India reserve the right to ask for additional documents
    or the verification of certificates, for which additional fees would be charged.

    As your application will be forwarded to the competent Aliens’ Authorities in Germany, the
    processing of your application will take six to eight weeks.

    The submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted.
    Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a visa interview may result
    in the rejection of your application. Making untrue statements and/or handing in documents
    that do not reflect the truth will result in a rejection of your application.

    Last updated: September 2023

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