BREAKING NEWS
APS India Changes the Rules — dMAT Now Compulsory
A major new requirement affects Indian students applying for a Master's in Germany from Summer Semester 2027. See if it applies to you.
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Study in Germany — Your Complete Visa & Process Guide
From the APS certificate and university admission to your blocked account, health insurance, CSP application and the national student visa — every step and every official document in one place, built by the Indo-German Education team.
€0
Tuition at public universities
€11,904
Blocked account · first year
€75
National visa fee (adult)
6–8 wks
Visa processing time
The Journey
8 Steps to Your German Student Visa
The complete path Indian students follow — from getting your documents recognised to your VFS appointment.
01
APS Certificate
Mandatory verification of your academic documents (with a few exceptions).
02
University Admission
Secure your Letter of Admission (or Studienkolleg / language course).
03
Blocked Account
Open a Sperrkonto with €11,904 to prove your living funds.
04
Health Insurance
Travel cover for the first 90 days + German health insurance.
05
Language Proof
IELTS/TOEFL for English, or Goethe/TestDaF for German — under 1 year old.
06
Financial Proof
Blocked account, sponsor's Verpflichtungserklärung, or a scholarship.
07
CSP Application
Apply online via the Consular Services Portal for document pre-screening.
08
VFS Appointment
Submit documents & biometrics at your VFS Global centre.
Money & Mandatory Requirements
What You Must Show for the Visa
The non-negotiable financial and documentary requirements — verified against the Federal Foreign Office.
€11,904
Blocked Account · First Year
Deposited upfront into a Sperrkonto. You may withdraw a maximum of €992 per month after arriving in Germany.
€75
National Visa Fee (Adult)
€37.50 for minors, payable in INR at the appointment-day rate. Waived for holders of German/EU public-fund scholarships.
APS Certificate — when it's required
- Mandatory for almost all Indian applicants
- Not needed for PhD / Post-Doc studies
- Not needed with a German/EU public-fund scholarship
- Not needed if studies build on a non-Indian school/degree (e.g. IB)
Health insurance & key reminders
- Travel health insurance covering your first 90 days in Germany
- Two identical, A4-size document sets required
- Bring originals of all documents to the appointment
- Processing takes 6–8 weeks — apply early
Watch & Learn
Study in Germany 2026 — Explained on Video
Privesh breaks down the latest visa updates and the full process for Indian students.
Watch the full Germany guide
on the INDO-GERMAN · Privesh Chauhan YouTube channel
Forms, Checklists & Samples
German Visa — Document Toolkit
Official forms and real sample documents for your national student visa. Preview each one, then download.
Official Forms & Checklist
The documents you fill in and submit — straight from the German Mission.Admission & Academic — Samples
Reference samples of the academic documents you'll submit.Financial & Insurance — Samples
What your blocked account, insurance and sponsor proofs should look like.⚠️ Documents marked OFFICIAL are German Mission forms; those marked SAMPLE are illustrative examples to guide students. Always download the latest official forms from the German Mission / VFS Global before submission.
Where to Apply
German Missions & VFS Jurisdiction in India
Your application is handled by the German Mission for your state of residence and submitted at an authorised VFS Global centre.
€75 / ₹8,500
Visa fee (adult) · ₹4,300 minor
CSP → VFS
Apply online, then book at VFS
6–8 weeks
Visa processing time
No agent
All forms are free of charge
Embassy
NEW DELHIStates / UTs Covered
HaryanaHimachal PradeshPunjabRajasthanSikkimUttar PradeshUttarakhandDelhiChandigarhJ&KLadakhAndaman & NicobarLakshadweep
Consulate General
MUMBAIStates / UTs Covered
MaharashtraGujaratGoaMadhya PradeshChhattisgarhDaman & DiuDadra & Nagar Haveli
Consulate General
BENGALURUStates Covered
KarnatakaKerala
Consulate General
CHENNAIStates / UTs Covered
Tamil NaduAndhra PradeshTelanganaPuducherry
Consulate General
KOLKATAStates Covered
West BengalBiharJharkhandOdishaAssamArunachal PradeshManipurMeghalayaMizoramNagalandTripura
📌 Source: German Federal Foreign Office (india.diplo.de · auswärtiges-amt.de) & VFS Global. Applications are submitted at VFS Global centres under the supervision of the German Mission. Fees are indicative — confirm the current amount before paying.
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees, only a small semester contribution. You do need to prove living funds via a blocked account (€11,904 for the first year).
€11,904 for your first year, from which you can withdraw a maximum of €992 per month after arriving in Germany. This figure is set by the Federal Foreign Office and applies to 2025–2026.
Yes, an APS Certificate is mandatory for almost all Indian applicants. Exceptions include PhD/Post-Doc studies, German/EU public-fund scholarship holders, and applicants whose studies build on a non-Indian school or degree.
The national visa fee is €75 (≈₹8,500) for adults and €37.50 for minors, plus a VFS service charge. You apply online through the Consular Services Portal (CSP), then book a submission appointment at VFS Global.
At the VFS Global centre under the German Mission for your state of residence. Check the Missions & Jurisdiction section above to find yours.
Absolutely. Book a free counselling session and our team will guide you through APS, admission, the blocked account, insurance and the visa — end to end.
Ready to Begin Your German Journey?
Download the official checklist, browse the documents, then book a free counselling session to map out your personal plan.
Figures are indicative and subject to change. Always verify the latest requirements with the German Mission / VFS Global. © Indo-German Education.
