Germany Visa

German student visa (National Visa Type D) from India usually takes 4 to 12 weeks to process after your biometrics appointment at VFS Global. If the wait time for appointment is also to be included, you can expect the entire process to take between 2 to 4 months.

• Finding an interview slot can take 1 to 3 months, especially during peak admission season (Jun to Sep)
• Before booking an appointment, students also need to obtain an APS certificate, which takes additonal 3 to 4 weeks

Complete details can be found in this FREE Germany Student Visa Guide for Indian Students

Yes, one can study in Germany without IELTS also. If your bachelor's degree was taught in English and you have a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter from your previous university many German universities and missions accept it in place of IELTS or TOEFL. However, some universities may still require a formal language test. Check the requirements of your specific university.

You need to show EUR 11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) for your first year of studies. You can withdraw a maximum of EUR 992 per month.

You need to show EUR 11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) for your first year of studies. You can withdraw a maximum of EUR 992 per month.

Indian students need a Germany blocked account balance of EUR 11,904 (INR 13.25 Lakhs) for 1 year or EUR 992 (INR 1.1 Lakhs) per month. The amount is set by German govt. to make sure Indian students have enough to cover costs like rent, food, and healthcare.

ICICI, Expatrio, and Studely are some popular banks for Indian students to open a blocked account with.

1 EUR = INR 111.34

No. The Job Seeker Visa cannot be extended. Once it expires, you must leave Germany. If you are still eligible, you can apply for the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) from India.

Students would need to have INR 12.6 L in their blocked account to be eligible for a student visa in Germany.  This is needed to prove you have enough money to fund your studies in Germany. The application fees for a German student visa is INR 8 K. Health Insurance is also mandatory in Germany. For that, INR 10.6 K-INR 15.9 K are needed. 

Yes taking German Visa without IELTS is possible. If the university accepts your MOI and gives you an admission letter, the embassy usually accepts it too. The altenatives of IELTS English test is also a path. But you must check the specific Germany student visa requirements for your country carefully.