Visa

Yes, Indian students who are interested in studying at LMU Munich have to apply for German National Student Visa that is Type D Visa. Along with the visa, there is also a requirement of admission letter from the University, Proof of Financial Funds, Health Insurance, APS Certificate and English Lang test proof.

Getting a UK student visa from India for Aston University usually takes around 15 working days (3 weeks) from the date of your biometric appointment.

If you are tight on time, you can use UK Visas and Immigration's (UKVI):

• Priority Service (decision within 5 working days) or
• Super Priority Service (decision by the end of the next working day)

Additional charges apply for using either service:

Getting a UK student visa from India for Aston University usually takes around 15 working days (3 weeks) from the date of your biometric appointment.

If you are tight on time, you can use UK Visas and Immigration's (UKVI):

• Priority Service (decision within 5 working days) or
• Super Priority Service (decision by the end of the next working day)

Additional charges apply for using either service:

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

UK student visa fee for Indian students applying from India in 2026 is GBP 558. This amount, as per today's exchange rate (GBP 1 = INR 127.30), is approximately INR 71,035.74.

Here is what are allowed to do on a UK student visa:

• Study
• Work as a student union sabbatical officer

Here is what you are not allowed to do on a UK student visa:

• Claim public funds
• Work as a professional sportsperson or sports coach
• Be self-employed
• Study at a maintained school

Following are the documents required for a UK student visa:

• A valid passport
• A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your university or college
• Proof of finances: £1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for stay in London and £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for stay outside London
• Parental consent if you are under 18 years of age
• Medical tests

The following points provide the eligibility for a UK student visa:

• CAS: You must have a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your university or college.
• Financial proof: You must have sufficient money to support yourself during the course of study. You will need £1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for your stay in London and £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for your stay outside London.
• English proficiency: You must pass a SELT (Secure English Language Test) such as IELTS or PTE.
• Parental consent: If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you will require consent from your parents.

The usual processing time for a UK student visa is 3-8 weeks. However, Indian students can get a decision early by requesting a priority service. You can get "Priority Service" for £500 to get a decision in 5 days, or you can get a "Super Priority Service" for £1,000 to get a decision by the next business day's end.