Germany….. student visa proccess
After clearing the mandatory exams, and getting offer letter from the university, the next major milestone is visa filing. Proper documentation is the key to visa success. First requirement is, the blocked account (Sperrkonto) which is a key financial proof for German student visas, requiring a deposit of €11,904 to cover one year of living expenses at €992 per month. The blocked account confirmation letter is an important document. Apart from this, the VIDEX form needs to be filled online and printout taken. Additionally, all your educational documents, language certificate, offer letter and insurance needs to be submitted. The visa filing for Germany is currently done online through CSP portal/offline. The student needs to submit the documents physically to the nearest VFS center. If the application is done online, still the student needs to get an appointment and visit the VFS center for Biometric procedures.
Please find below the checklist of documents required for visa filing.
1. Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least another year as of date of visa application; passports with observations regarding the front data page cannot be accepted) with at least two empty pages
2. Application form & declaration (in accordance with Section 54 of the Residence Act) duly signed.
3. Declaration for Additional contact and legal representation information
4. Statement of purpose / Motivation letter
5. Proof of admittance to the study course/preparatory college (original and 2 copies)
including information on the language of instruction
6. Language certificate – IELTS, German Language as per student profile.
7. Where applicable: Certificates of other academic qualifications (original and 2 copies)
8. Curriculum vitae
9. Blocked account confirmation letter.
10. Where applicable: Confirmation of payment of the first two semesters of tuition fees
11. Three passport pictures according to biometric specifications, not older than 6 months
12. Visa fee of 75 € payable in INR only (pls. check our website for payment options and applicable exchange rate)
13. Travel health insurance valid on arrival in Germany to the date of enrollment at the University (mentioned in your admission letter) (approx. 3 months).
