What is the German student visa fee?

€75 consular fee for a national (D) visa; the VFS service fee is charged on top.

How much money do I need to show?

€11,904 for the first year, about ₹12,97,536, usually in a blocked account. A declaration of commitment, a scholarship or an education loan can also be accepted.

How long does a German student visa take from India?

The German missions publish no fixed processing time and say national visas can take several weeks or even months, so apply as soon as you have your admission letter.

Online on the Consular Services Portal, which then gives you the link to book your appointment at the German mission or VFS centre for your state.

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German student visa from India: documents, fee and how to apply

A national student visa costs €75, needs proof of €11,904 for the first year, and is applied for online on the Consular Services Portal.

Figures last confirmed 25 September 2026 against the official sources linked below.

The steps

Get your admission letter (and the APS certificate, which comes first for Indian applicants).
Fund the blocked account and buy health insurance for the start of your stay.
Apply on the Consular Services Portal; it gives you the link to book your appointment.
Attend in person with all originals, as the student-visa checklist lists them.

German missions in India: national visa · student visa checklist · visa FAQ · Consular Services Portal · which mission covers your state

Questions people ask

What is the German student visa fee?: €75 consular fee for a national (D) visa; the VFS service fee is charged on top.
How much money do I need to show?: €11,904 for the first year, about ₹12,97,536, usually in a blocked account. A declaration of commitment, a scholarship or an education loan can also be accepted.
How long does a German student visa take from India?: The German missions publish no fixed processing time and say national visas can take several weeks or even months, so apply as soon as you have your admission letter.
Where do I apply?: Online on the Consular Services Portal, which then gives you the link to book your appointment at the German mission or VFS centre for your state.

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General information, not legal or visa advice. The German mission and the authorities decide.