Study Visa in Germany VFS Checklist

Study Visa in Germany VFS Checklist

The VFS Process, an enhanced version of the conventional visa application process, is designed to provide you with a hassle-free German visa. With the VFS method, you may obtain a German visa quickly and easily while minimizing needless paperwork, legal hassles, and time consumption.

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Keep in mind below mentioned essential documents-

Sr No.Documents Required for VFS
1Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least another year as of the date of visa application; passports with observations regarding the front data page cannot be accepted) with at least two empty pages
2Application form& declaration (by Section 54 of the Residence Act) duly signed
3Declaration for Additional contact and legal representation information
4Copy of your passport’s data page(A4 size copy)
5Statement of purpose / Motivation letter
6Certificate issued by the APS (Academic Evaluation Centre)* – please consult www.aps-india.de for further information about the application process
7Proof of admittance to the study course/preparatory college(original and 2 copies) including information on the language of instruction
8Where not confirmed by the University in the admission notification:
  • Proof of the language skills in the language of instruction for the study course or the preparatory course (without a preparatory language course as a rule at least B2-level in the language of instructions) (original and 2 copies).

  • Only certificates approved by the German government will be accepted (such as Goethe Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, ÖSD, IELTS, and TOEFL). Do NOT provide “exemption letters” or “Language of Instruction Certificates!”
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    9Certificates of all academic qualifications you have previously obtained (original and 2 copies)
    10Curriculum vitae
    11Proof of financial means to cover the costs for the time of your studies by one of the following documents:
  • confirmation of a German / EU scholarship/stipend or

  • “Verpflichtungserklärung” (formal obligation letter) by a sponsor living in Germany or

  • blocked account for the first year of your stay, amounting to 11,208 euros

  • When applying for a visa, you can provide evidence that you can meet your living costs by opening a blocked bank account. You have a free choice of provider.

  • To the best of the Embassy/Consulate General’s knowledge, Kotak Mahindra Bank or Capital India Finance Ltd offers blocked accounts in India that meet the requirements of the visa procedure. Information on providers that offer this service worldwide is available on the Federal Foreign Office website: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/sperrkonto/388600

    • PLEASE NOTE:

    You cannot withdraw more than 934 euros per month from a blocked account. This is applicable from 01.01.2023. However, especially at the beginning of your stay, you might be required to spend more than 934 euros in a month (e.g. to pay a deposit when renting a room or an apartment). It is therefore highly recommended to make sure that you have access to sufficient financial means according to your individual situation.
    12If the university charges tuition fees: Proof of funds equivalent to the tuition fees for the first two semesters and the fee structure (detailed overview of fees). This can be either of the following:
    Confirmation of payment issued by the university OR
    Education loan OR

    Unblocked deposit added to your blocked account (i.e. deposited in addition to the 11,208 euros mentioned above)
    133 passport pictures according to biometric specifications, not older than 6 months
    14Visa fee of 75 € payable in INR only (pls. check our website for payment options and applicable exchange rate)
    15Travel health insurance is valid on arrival in Germany to the date of enrollment at the University (mentioned in your admission letter) (approx. 3 months).
  • Kindly refer to https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/-/1984578 to find out about the travel health insurance accepted

    • In case you receive a stipend from public funds:
    Please provide ONE of the following:
  • Proof of private German health insurance that fulfills the below-mentioned requirements and starts at your tentative travel date

    • OR
  • Proof of public German health insurance, which consists of a letter from your German healthcare provider, and additionally a travel health insurance from your travel date up to the starting date of the public German health insurance.

    • OR
  • Proof of a private foreign (including Indian) health insurance mentioning the specific policy you chose which fulfills the below-mentioned requirements and starts at your tentative travel date

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