Visa Document
Checklist.

Valid Passport

Issued within the last 10 years, min. 2 empty pages

Application Form & Declaration

Section 54 Residence Act, duly signed — 2 copies

Declaration for Additional Contact & Legal Representation

2 copies

3 Biometric Passport Photos

Current, identical

Copy of Passport Data Page

A4 size — 2 copies

APS Certificate

Mandatory unless: PhD/PostDoc, non-German degree in Germany, German/EU public scholarship, or non-Indian school certificate

Letter of Admission

From German university, Studienkolleg, or language course — must confirm language of instruction

Proof of Financial Means

Sperrkonto €11,904 (max €992/month) OR sponsor letter OR German/EU scholarship proof

Proof of Academic Qualifications

Bachelor: Diploma + 12th/10th marksheets — Master: Bachelor degree + transcripts — PhD: Master degree

Language Proficiency Proof

Max 1 year old — English: TOEFL / IELTS / Cambridge — German: TestDAF / DSH / Goethe / OSD

Proof of Tuition Fee Payment

Only if your university charges fees

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Motivation Letter / Statement of Purpose

Duly signed

Travel Health Insurance

Covers first 90 days from date of entry into Germany

Visa Fee