🇩🇪 German national student visa
Germany Student Visa Processing Time
How long the German national student visa takes and when Indian students should apply.
- German national student visa
- Funds: A blocked account of €11
- Interview: A short interview at the visa appointment
- File review & mock interview
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Quick answer
Germany student visa processing time: the short answer
Appointment waits can be long; decisions usually take several weeks after the appointment Apply as soon as you have your offer documents — ideally 2–3 months before your course starts.
Official sources: German Missions in India — Student visa
German national student visa at a glance
- Visa
- German national student visa
- Fee
- €75 national visa fee
- Processing
- Appointment waits can be long; decisions usually take several weeks after the appointment
- Funds
- A blocked account of €11,904 a year (€992 a month), a scholarship or a formal obligation letter
- Interview
- A short interview at the visa appointment
- Dependants
- Family reunification is possible with enough funds and living space
Timeline
When to apply for the Winter semester (Oct) intake
- 01
4–6 months before
Accept your offer, arrange funds and the loan sanction letter.
- 02
3 months before
Collect offer documents and book biometrics (at the German mission or VFS Global centre).
- 03
2–3 months before
Submit the application. Appointment waits can be long; decisions usually take several weeks after the appointment
- 04
After the decision
Book flights and accommodation only once the visa is approved.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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€75 national visa fee
Appointment waits can be long; decisions usually take several weeks after the appointment
A blocked account of €11,904 a year (€992 a month), a scholarship or a formal obligation letter
A short interview at the visa appointment
Missing APS certificate, Insufficient proof of funds and Unclear study plan or motivation
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