Visa

German Students Visa 2025 New Changes- Effective February 17, 2025, the German Foreign Ministry has launched a Consular Services Portal known as digital.diplo.de to reduce the processing time of German student visas. Students can now apply for visas online, fill out the application form, and submit the documents. Here, the students will have to visit VFS Global only for biometrics after completing their application online. 

Yes, students need a visa. To obtain the same, you are required to apply at the nearest Spanish embassy and provide all the documents they may need. Also carry an admission letter for the same and submit the application at least 2-3 months in advance.

The general requirements are given below:

• Get enrolled in a CRICOS-registered course and university.
• Get confirmation of enrollment letter from the university.
• Make accommodation arrangements, if under 18, submit relevant forms
• Submit adequate financial documents to show funding for living and studying in Australia.
• Show AUD 29,710 as part of living costs in Australia
• Have health insurance and cover for medical expenses

Money needed for a student visa differs according to destination country and length of course. 

The United States of America offers three types of visas to students; F-1, J-1 and M-1. The fees of the student visa depends on the type that has been chosen to apply for. So, the cost of a student visa will depend on the type of visa you are applying for. F-1 visa is for international students who are applying for a programme in any American university that requires more than 18 hours of study in a week. The US visa cost for an F-1 student visa is USD 185.

Yes, UAE gives a post-graduate work permit, to eligible international students, which allows them to stay in the country after their graduation, for a period of 2 years to find a job.

This aims to ensure that talented individuals stay and work to improve the overall economy of the country. 

In your cover letter for student visa, the authorities will determine your intent to come to Germany and your financial stability for the same. Hence, always provide a suitable justification for the programme you are applying for, personal and academic background, your plans after completing your degree, your intent to return and sources of funding. Other than this, your reasons to apply for a particular university and country-specific reasons are also essential.

The simple answer would be 'no'. Your motivation letter is not your German student visa cover letter. The requirements of both the documents are entirely different. Your SOP can be personal, focused more on your exposure and interest in the subject, while your cover letter will emphasize on your reasons to study and financial stability. There will some overlap of information in university-specific reasons and goals; however, avoid copying the content from your SOP.

The format of your cover letter for student visa application for Germany should be the same as any formal letter. Use a Times New Roman font and keep the margins at normal on each side of the page. Start by mentioning your name, address, email id, and date of submission, followed by a formal address to the authorities along with subject line. Please use professional language throughout your letter.