Germany Student Visa Process : What You Need To Know

The requirement is that you should be enrolled with a legal education provider for a full-time course. This includes schools, tertiary study post-secondary school, distance-learning, and even English language-based study. Further, you should be able to pay complete fees for your course. The visa lasts as long as your course duration. It also allows you to work for twenty hours per week during the regular study and full-time during your vacations. It is advised that you apply for the visa at least three months in advance. You have to apply to the German Embassy or the German Consulate. 

The Process is as Follows - 

• Application
• Appointment
• Interview
• Document Verification

In order to get the student visa, you should meet the criteria of the Immigration Department or the Resident’s Registration Office. The Process to get a student visa is as follows-

• Apply for the Residence Permit and Entry-permission in Germany
• Provide your photographs 
• Furnish your biometric details 
• Get travel and education funds approved 
• Show evidence for future accommodation by opening a blocked account
• Submit Proof of a return air ticket or equal funds to buy one

Admission Evidence- Your Admission Letter or Offer Letter from the University or Institution. 

1. Identity Documents- Passport, National Identity Card, and Birth Certificate.
2. English Proficiency Certificate- test scores such as IELTS or TOEFL.
3. Employment Records and Certificates.
4. Medical Certificates
5. Health Insurance Documents
6. Financial Documents- Proof of Living funds up to 10,332 Euros per annum. The funds have to be deposited in a blocked account.
7. Study and Travel Funds and Sponsorship
8. Proof of Paid Visa Fees

An international student has to prove that they have the financial resources to live in Germany for a year. A special type of bank account is opened to deposit the stipulated funds known as the Blocked Account. As of 1 January 2020, the German Government has set the amount at 10,332 Euros for a year of living expenses, which equals approximately INR 9 lakhs.

A monthly limit of withdrawal is set at 861 Euros for various expenses such as living expenses, accommodation, travel expenses, etc. Students can deposit more money than the specified amount to increase their monthly limit. Proof of Financial Resources is an important requirement to get your student visa and your study residence permit. 
 

Log on to the Online Immigration Portal for German Student Visa and fill in the application form. Make an account, file the application and pay the Visa fee via Bank Transfer. Submit all the required documents. After your application is processed, you may be asked to attend an Interview. You may even be asked to provide biometric details and photographs. Be prepared for the same.

So, if you are planning to go to Germany for higher studies then start your visa process earnestly and as soon as possible because it takes almost a month to get sanctioned. Good Luck!

We, at GyanDhan, realize the importance of a successful visa application on the first attempt. With every rejection, your visa application history gets longer with reasons that might influence your next visa interviewer. It is crucial to be well-prepared for your interview. To help students with visa applications, we have partnered with experienced visa consultants. They will help you with applications, slot booking, and visa interviews. While visa counseling is pretty costly, our partners are providing the service at a huge discount on applying via GyanDhan. Contact us right away if you need help with your German student visa application.