Study in Germany – If you are planning higher education in Germany, then there is good news for you! The German Foreign Ministry has launched a new digital portal digital.diplo.de to simplify the student visa application process.

Now Indian students can apply for visa online and complete their document verification process in advance. This will also save time during visa appointment and the process will be easier and faster than before.

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How to apply for Germany student visa?

The entire process of applying for a student visa has now become online. Know here the step-by-step method of applying

• Go to the portal and create an account
• Open the digital.diplo.de website.
• Click on the “Visa” option on the homepage.
• Select “Study Purposes and Seeking a University Place“.
• Select “India” as your country.
• Create a new account with a valid email ID and password.
• Fill the application form
• Login to the account and fill your application form.
• Upload the required documents and submit the application.

Verification and appointment

• The application will be reviewed by German authorities.
• You will then be called to the VFS centre for biometric data and document verification.

Types of Germany Student Visa

There are different types of visas available for studying in Germany depending on your study plan –

Student Visa – This is the visa you need if you have got admission from a German university.

Student Applicant Visa – If you have applied for admission but have not received confirmation yet.

German Language Course Visa – If you are only going to pursue a language course in Germany.

Job Seeker Visa – You get 18 months to find a job after completing your degree.

Family Reunion Visa – If an Indian student is studying in Germany, he can call his family members.

Documents required for Germany Student Visa

The following documents are required to apply for the visa –

• Valid passport (at least 6 months valid)
• Three passport size photos (35×45 mm, taken recently)
• University Admission Letter
• APS Certificate (certified from APS India)
• SOP (Statement of Purpose) – State why you want to study in Germany.
• CV/Resume
• Financial Proof – There should be €11,208 (₹10 lakh) in blocked account or sponsorship documents.
• Academic certificates (school and college mark sheets)
• Health insurance for the first 3 months
• German/English language proficiency certificate (such as IELTS, TOEFL or TestDaF)

Why is the demand for studying in Germany increasing?

No tuition fees- There is no tuition fee in German public universities, only semester fees (approximately €200-€500) have to be paid.

Global career scope – There is a great opportunity to make a career in Europe.

Part-time jobs – Students are allowed to do part-time jobs for up to 20 hours every week.

Post-study work permit – After graduation, an 18-month job seeker visa is available, which gives a chance to get a good job.

If you are dreaming of studying in Germany, then applying for a visa has become even easier now. You can apply online through the digital.diplo.de portal and make the whole process fast and easy.

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