Germany Visa

To apply for a German student visa, one usually need the following documents:

• A valid passport

• Completed national visa application form

• Two recent biometric photographs

• Proof of admission from a German educational institution

• Proof of financial resources (e.g., blocked account or sponsorship)

• Health insurance coverage (minimum coverage of €30,000)

• Academic records and qualifications

• Curriculum vitae (CV)

• Motivational letter explaining your study plans

Getting a German student visa will be easy if you meet all the requirements. Students who want to study in Germany need to have a confirmed admission from a recognised university of Germany, sufficient proof of funds, health insurance, and the necessary documentation.

No, backlogs do not affect German visa directly. You are eligible to apply for a German student visa once you have received your admission offer from a university in Germany. Hence, if the university has accepted your backlogs, you will have no problem acquiring a German visa.

Indian health insurance may be valid in Germany if it meets German standards and if there is a social insurance agreement between India and Germany. However, many Indian policies might not be accepted, so it's best to check with your provider and possibly obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

The cost of health insurance for a German student visa varies. Statutory health insurance costs about €120-130 per month for students under 30. For those over 30, the cost will be higher, depending on the provider and plan chosen.

To get health insurance for a German student visa, you can either obtain a German health insurance plan upon arrival or apply for one before your visa appointment. You may also check if your home country's insurance is valid in Germany and meets their requirements.

Canada student visa fee (including extensions) is CAD 150 per person. This translated to INR 9,142. Germany student visa fee is around €75. This translates to INR 6,613. Canada student visa processing time is 9 weeks if you are applying from outside Canada and 4 weeks if you are applying from inside Canada. On the other hand, Germany student visa processing time is around 25 days if all your documents are correct and in order. Students must note that in the case of Germany, the residence permit is valid for two years; and once it expires, students need to get it renewed.

A blocked account in Germany is a bank account in which international students looking to study in Germany are required to transfer at least EUR 11,904 (INR 10.5 L) to prove the German authorities that they have enough money to live and study in Germany. Note that this account is required to get a German students visa will be blocked in the bank until the student's arrival in Germany. Students would be allowed to withdraw EUR 992 (INR 87.8 K) on a monthly basis to cover living expenses in the Germany.

Conversion Rate: 1 EUR = INR 88.57