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Germany Document Checklist

Interactive checklists for visa application, registration, residence permit, blocked account, health insurance, and university enrollment.

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Student Visa (Studienvisum)

From India

Apply at the German embassy in New Delhi or consulates in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad. Processing takes 6-8 weeks.

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Valid passport

Must be valid for at least 39 months beyond intended stay

Passport photos (2)

35mm x 45mm, recent, white background

Acceptance letter (Zulassungsbescheid)

Original from your German university

Proof of university enrollment

Current confirmation if already enrolled

Course description/syllabus

Showing program structure and duration

Blocked account statement (Sperrkonto)

EUR 11,208 (EUR 934/month for 12 months) — shown in your name

OR Sponsorship letter + proof of sponsor funds

If parents are sponsoring — their bank statements (6 months)

OR Scholarship letter

If receiving DAAD or other scholarships covering costs

Health insurance confirmation

German student health insurance letter or declaration

OR international health insurance

If applying before arrival, this suffices temporarily

German language certificate (if required)

B1 minimum for German-taught programs (TestDaF, DSH, Goethe B1+)

English language certificate (if applicable)

TOEFL/IELTS for English-taught Masters programs

Visa application form (online at embassy website)

Download from German embassy in India

Declaration of consent to processing

Signed statement for data processing

Visa fee: EUR 75 (non-refundable)

Paid at embassy during appointment

•Always carry originals + 2 photocopies of every document to German offices
•Get documents translated to German or English by a certified translator if needed
•Book Ausländerbehörde appointments online weeks in advance — walk-ins rarely accepted
•Set up blocked account 6-8 weeks before visa application deadline
•Keep all receipts and confirmation letters — you'll need them throughout your stay
•Register for health insurance BEFORE your first day — it's mandatory from day 1