Germany student visa: the official document checklist
In short: the National (D) visa for study (Section 16b Residence Act) for Germany asks for 14 documents from every applicant, and 10 more when they apply to you. This list follows the official checklist the Germany mission publishes for applicants in Pakistan, read on 16 October 2026. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Where applicants in Pakistan submit: Register and upload all documents on the Federal Foreign Office Consular Services Portal. A visa officer screens them, then either gives you an appointment or asks for corrected documents. Embassy Islamabad covers Islamabad Capital Territory, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, AJK and Punjab; the Consulate General Karachi covers Sindh and Balochistan.
Photo: Recent biometric passport photo (Islamabad leaflet, Stand 10/2023).
Passport: Islamabad leaflet (Stand 10/2023): copies of the first two pages; 'validity of passport: at least one year plus three months'.
Documents every applicant needs (14)
Application form (Application for a national visa), via the Consular Services Portal Completed and signed; the portal shows the full document list after its questionnaire. Upload scans; keep readable A4 copies in the right order. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Recent biometric passport photo Glued to the application form (Islamabad leaflet, Stand 10/2023). (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Passport copies Copies of the first two pages of your recent passport; 'validity of passport: at least one year plus three months' (leaflet Stand 10/2023). (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Applicant's declarations (Section 54 and Section 55 Residence Act)(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Letter of admission An enrolment certificate is also mandatory if the semester has already started (with a university letter saying you can join later), or if your admission letter gives an enrolment deadline. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Confirmation of sufficient language skills in the language of instruction Karachi checklist: copy of IELTS (or similar) and/or Goethe certificates. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Blocked account confirmation (proof of living costs)When: Unless you use a Verpflichtungserklaerung or a scholarship instead Islamabad leaflet (Stand 10/2023) prints 'blocked account (11,208 EUR for one year)'; Karachi checklist prints 'an amount of 10,236'. Current Federal Foreign Office rate on another German mission page: 'Der Betrag beläuft sich derzeit auf 992,-- EUR pro Monat' (https://tiflis.diplo.de/ge-de/service/visum/2722272-2722272). (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Past degree certificates (school, bachelor or past master degrees) Mandatory from the outset even if the portal marks it optional. Master students: bachelor degree. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Degree transcripts Mandatory from the outset even if the portal marks it optional. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
O-level and A-level (or Matric/Intermediate) certificates and grade sheets Copies; A-level only if applicable (Karachi checklist). (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Curriculum Vitae No format stated. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Travel health insurance Valid from the intended date of travel. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Visa fee Leaflet prints: 'Visa Fee - in the amount of 75 EUR, to be paid in PKR'. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Documents that depend on your situation (10)
Copies of any previous visas you have heldWhen: If you held visas before(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Official obligation letter issued by an Aliens' authority in Germany (Verpflichtungserklaerung)When: Instead of a blocked account(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Scholarship awardWhen: Instead of a blocked account(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of payment of tuition fees for the first yearWhen: If your course charges tuition The embassy says this is mandatory from the outset when it applies, even if the portal shows it as optional. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Motivation letterWhen: Listed on the Karachi Consulate checklist (Sindh and Balochistan applicants) No length stated. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Previous employment certificatesWhen: If you have worked(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Written explanation / copies of refusal letters for past visa refusalsWhen: If any visa was refused before(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Educational certificates with transcripts attested by HECWhen: Listed on the embassy's older 'arrangement of documents' sheet (undated); check what the portal asks Starting with the latest degree, then school certificates. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Bank statement of father/mother for the past 6 months with a copy of their ID cardWhen: Listed on the embassy's older 'arrangement of documents' sheet If a sibling's statement is used: birth certificate/ID card copy/B-form with English translation to prove the relationship. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Polio certificateWhen: Listed on the embassy's older 'arrangement of documents' sheet(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
If you apply from another country
Each mission publishes its own list. What the official checklist for applicants in these countries adds or says differently:
Applying from Bangladesh
German Embassy Dhaka (visa section). You may only apply there if your permanent residence is in the Embassy's area. Online appointment is required for all study applicants (including PhD and scholarship). Checklist dated June 2026. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Online appointment (Required) Register for an online appointment before applying. Being more than 15 minutes late means a new appointment. Visa can only be given within 3 months of your arrival date. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Valid passport (Required) Issued within the last 10 years; passports with observations on the front data page cannot be accepted; at least two empty pages. A4 copy of the data page. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Passport photo (Required) 1 photo meeting biometric specifications, not older than 6 months. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Higher Secondary Education Board certificate and mark sheets (Required) (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of English or German (Required) English programs: TOEFL or IELTS, unless you finished a bachelor's degree in Australia, UK or US. German programs: 'Zertifikat B1' with a 'good' result or higher is recommended. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Letter of motivation (Required) Must answer: what you studied before and why (short content description); what you want to study now and why (short content description); why Germany and not another country; what you will do after the degree. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Curriculum vitae (Required) Including employments; if possible provide references. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Travel health insurance (Required) Valid from arrival in Germany to the date of university enrolment (minimum 3 months). (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Blocked account (Sperrkonto) (If it applies to you) When: If used as proof of money (other options: scholarship confirmation, or formal obligation letter from a sponsor in Germany). As printed: minimum balance of 11,904/- Euro and the remark that the account holder can dispose of a monthly amount of 992/- Euro (992/- Euro for 12 months including handling fee for the bank). (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Scholarship or PhD letter (If it applies to you) When: If applicable. Only scholarships funded by the German Government or by EU funds are accepted as qualified scholarship students.(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
English or German translation (If it applies to you) When: All documents in Bengali (or another language). Do not submit documents in both English and German; the German version is preferred. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
German Embassy Beijing / consulates general in China, or the APS office (Akademische Prüfstelle) where the APS takes the visa file; appointment needed. Merkblatt dated July 2024; APS submission notice dated 08.2026. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
APS-Bescheinigung / APS-Zertifikat / APS-Telefax (Required) When: Your university-entrance qualification was obtained in China (exceptions: see APS information) Required before the visa application; German universities admit Chinese school-leavers only with an APS certificate (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Originals plus one copy of each document (Required) Two sets: originals each with one copy, printed on one side only, not stapled or glued; civil status papers, certificates and diplomas must be shown in original and are returned (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Translation of documents not in German or English (Required) When: Document not issued in German or English Chinese-language documents need a German or English translation (APS: degree papers and school certificate with German or English translation) (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Biometric passport photos (Required) Two (2) current biometric photos, not digitally edited; APS: 35x45 mm, white background, not older than 6 months (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Valid passport (Required) Signed by hand, at least two (2) completely blank pages, valid at least three months longer than the visa (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Visa application form with declaration under § 54 AufenthG (Required) Signed; at the APS the form must be signed personally in Chinese characters and Pinyin; one 11 cm x 22 cm envelope for return of the passport when applying at the APS (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Upper-secondary school-leaving certificate (Abschlusszeugnis der Oberen Mittelschule) (If it applies to you) When: Gaokao route: applicants without prior study in China Original, with German or English translation (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Chinese university enrolment certificate, or Bachelor/Master certificate and degree certificate (If it applies to you) When: You studied or are studying at a Chinese university Original, with German or English translation (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Complete CV without gaps (lückenloser Lebenslauf) (Required) In German or English (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Letter of motivation (Required) In German or English (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of health insurance (Required) In German or English, with signature in characters and Pinyin (APS); private insurance needed until enrolment in statutory insurance; for a language course or applicant visa it must cover the whole visa period (usually six months) (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Birth certificate and parents' marriage certificate (If it applies to you) When: Applicant under 18 Each with legalisation/apostille and translation; Chinese documents can carry an apostille from 7 November 2023 (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of habitual residence in China (valid Chinese residence permit) (If it applies to you) When: Applicant is not a Chinese national(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
German missions in India (Embassy New Delhi and Consulates General). Application starts on the Consular Services Portal; page dated 16.02.2026. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
APS certificate (Akademische Pruefstelle) (Required) When: Generally required if you have an Indian school leaving certificate, Indian semesters or Indian degrees. Not needed for PhD/PostDoc, German or EU public stipends, a non-German degree obtained in Germany, non-Indian foreign degrees, or international school certificates (e.g. IB). If exempt, upload an anabin confirmation or a ZAB Statement of Comparability instead. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
10th and 12th mark sheets (If it applies to you) When: For preparatory course or bachelor's studies. Plus mark sheets of any semesters already completed in India. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Previous degree and semester mark sheets (If it applies to you) When: For master's or PhD studies. Previous degree plus the mark sheet for each semester. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Recognised language certificate (Required) German preparatory course: German B1; English preparatory course: English B2; direct degree studies: generally C1. Recognised: Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, OeSD, telc (German); IELTS or ALTE members (English). For applications in India, Duolingo, Pearson PTE and TOEFL home edition are NOT recognised. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of education loan (If it applies to you) When: If you use an education loan as proof of livelihood (other options: blocked account, formal obligation letter, German/EU scholarship). Proof of the loan. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Blocked account (Sperrkonto) (If it applies to you) When: If used as proof of livelihood. As printed: at least EUR 11,904 for the first year, with a blocking confirmation allowing no more than EUR 992 per month to be withdrawn. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
CV (Required) In English or German, in table form, listing all prior training, qualifications and activities. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Applying from Malaysia
German Embassy Kuala Lumpur; Malaysian nationals book and submit at the VFS Global visa application centre in Kuala Lumpur (other nationals apply at the embassy). In person for fingerprints; visas not issued more than three months before travel. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Originals plus one set of copies (Required) A4, neatly organised, not stapled (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Certified German translation (If it applies to you) When: Document not in English (English accepted without translation)(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
One recent biometric photo (Required) Not older than 6 months, white or grey background, teeth not visible (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Valid passport (Required) Data and signature pages (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Valid Malaysian permit (If it applies to you) When: Applicant is not Malaysian(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Past qualifications (e.g. SPM/O'Levels, STPM, complete Cambridge A-Levels, Bachelor's) (Required) In English or with a German translation (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Transcript of Records (Required) When: With a degree Listing courses, seminars and lectures attended, grades and credit points, and number of semesters (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Consent letter (If it applies to you) When: Applicant under 18 Both parents attend; if one cannot, that parent's signature must be verified by a German authority or the German Embassy where the parent lives (own country's authority not accepted) (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Travel, health and accident insurance (Required) Valid 6 months from the intended travel date (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
German Embassy Kathmandu. Study visas are applied for online through the Consular Services Portal; since December 1, 2025 appointments are given from a waiting list in order of registration. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
One application set with copies (Required) One application set with the listed documents including one copy of all documents; bring originals; no staples or paper clips (scanned on submission). (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Valid passport (Required) Validity of at least 12 months; copy of the data page (A4) + last page. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Biometric passport photo (Required) 1 recent biometric photo, not older than six months, per the Embassy's photo requirements. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Citizenship Certificate (Required) Original and 1 copy. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Birth certificate (Required) (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
School Leaving Certificate and Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate (Required) Each with mark-sheets. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Self-written letter of motivation (Required) Explaining your motivation and reasons for studying in Germany. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Language certificates (If it applies to you) When: If English or German proof is needed. German: only Goethe Institutes (incl. Goethe Center Kathmandu), OSD (VHS Bhaktapur & Pokhara, Kathmandu), Telc or ECL; DSH also accepted. Must be presented with the application, cannot be handed in later. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of financial status (If it applies to you) When: One of the accepted ways to show funds. E.g. letter from employer (annual/monthly income and length of employment), company registration, land ownership certificate, evidence of tax payment, personal bank statements. Alternatives: scholarship confirmation or formal obligation letter (Verpflichtungserklaerung) from a sponsor in Germany. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Blocked account (Sperrkonto) (If it applies to you) When: May be requested during the visa process. Not mandatory for applying but may be requested. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Flight reservation (If it applies to you) When: Only after the visa is approved.(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Health insurance (If it applies to you) When: Only after the visa is approved.(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Translation (If it applies to you) When: Documents not in German or English. Certified translation. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Applying from Nigeria
German Consulate General in Lagos as a rule; the Embassy in Abuja only for listed exceptions (e.g. holders of scholarships paid from German public funds, residents of certain northern states in specific cases). Study applications are taken in with the service provider VFS; apply online through the Consular Services Portal, then attend an appointment. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Originals plus copies, sorted (Required) All documents in both copy and original form; sort as the list; do not staple; copies DIN A4 black/white (colour copies not accepted); originals in chronological order; incomplete or unsorted applications not accepted. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Applicant's passport (Required) Original passport + copy of data page; issued in the last 10 years; valid for at least 6 more months; at least two free pages. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Copy of residence permit for Nigeria (If it applies to you) When: Only for applicants with a nationality other than Nigerian. As proof of legal residence status in Nigeria. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Birth certificate (Required) Born before December 15, 1992: certified copy of local birth register extract based on first registration + Affidavit (Declaration of Age) of one parent or head of family + copy of ID showing the signature of the person making the affidavit. Born on/after December 15, 1992: NPC birth certificate from the NPC of your place of birth (if none: the same three documents as above). Affidavit with note of illiteracy if needed, preferably e-Affidavit. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Affidavits (name change, reconciliation of names, etc.) (If it applies to you) When: You changed your name or there is a mistake on any document. Issued by the competent court; e.g. Affidavit of Change of Names (with the published newspaper advertisement), Reconciliation of Names, Spinster-/Bachelorhood, Facts; plus copy of ID showing the deponent's signature. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Other old biographical documents (Required) Documents proving identity, e.g. hospital birth registration, weighing card, baptism certificate, voter ID card, vaccination certificate, other expired passports. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
School results in chronological order (Required) Primary, Secondary school, WAEC or National diploma, Bachelor Degree, Masters Degree. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Transcript of records (Required) Of previous and current studies. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of paid tuition fees (If it applies to you) When: If applicable. Proof of payment for the first year of study; if the university does not accept full payment, add the funds to your blocked account. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Curriculum vitae (Required) Including certificates, diplomas and qualifications obtained, professional training, work experience. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Letter of motivation (Required) Signed by the applicant; detailed expectations of the stay, anticipated career and personal benefits, future plans. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of work experience (If it applies to you) When: If you have worked. E.g. work contracts, employer statements, salary slips. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Language skills (Required) Certificates from institutions testing to ALTE standards; the test may not be older than one year. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
2 x biometric photograph (Required) Not older than 6 months; uniform white background; size 3,5x4,5 cm; not glued or stapled to the form. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Prepaid courier envelope (Required) Self-addressed prepaid courier envelope from any major courier service, addressed to yourself. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Marriage certificate (If it applies to you) When: If married. Issued by the official registrar. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Consent of parents for minors (If it applies to you) When: Applicant under 18. Copies of parents' passport data pages; signed consent of the parent not attending, with signature certified at a German mission, competent German authority or German notary, on the mission's template; divorce decree or death certificates if applicable; the declaration must allow the minor to study in Germany and withdraw money from the blocked account. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Document verification for identity (If it applies to you) When: Your documents give differing identity details, you have court orders (e.g. sole custody, divorce), or your marriage was only traditional or religious. Questionnaire for document verification plus fee, as printed: "Southern states 370.000 Naira", "Northern states 420.000 Naira". Processing typically 6-8 months; an investigator interviews you and your contacts. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
German Embassy in Riyadh for everyone whose residence (usually a stay of 6 months) is in Saudi Arabia. Apply online through the Consular Services Portal; after upload you get an email to book the appointment. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Copy of passport (Required) Personally signed, valid for at least 9 months, including all pages that are not blank. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Biometric passport photos (Required) 2 recent biometric photos, not older than 3 months. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Saudi ID or Iqama or Saudi visa and entry stamp (Required) (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Blocked account (If it applies to you) When: One of three ways to show funds (others: formal obligation letter by a person with permanent residence in Germany, or scholarship confirmation). As printed: "blocked account at a German bank with 11.904 EUR/year (2024)". (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Employment letter confirmed by the Chamber of Commerce (If it applies to you) When: When financing with a blocked account. Employment letter confirmed by the local Chamber of Commerce, together with current bank statements of yourself or your sponsor covering the last 6 months. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Current bank statements (If it applies to you) When: When financing with a blocked account. Of yourself or your sponsor covering the last 6 months. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Legalisation or Apostille of foreign documents (Required) When: Foreign public documents (issued outside Germany). Duly legalised by the competent German mission in the issuing country, or with an Apostille if applicable; some countries' documents need individual verification (more time and an extra fee). (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Official translation (If it applies to you) When: Documents not in English or German.(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Parental authorization for minor students (If it applies to you) When: Applicant under 18. Use the mission's 'Parental authorization for minor students' form. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Incoming health insurance for students (Required) When: Before the visa is issued. Valid from the date of entry to Germany. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Language certificate (If it applies to you) When: Unless the university's admission letter confirms language skills. ALTE-standard certificate (Goethe-Institut, telc, OSD, ECL, TestDaF); German level minimum B2 for degree study; at least A2 for a language course. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
German Embassy Colombo. Students register through the Online-Portal (Consular Services Portal); booking an appointment is free. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Two identical application sets (Required) Two identical application sets with all documents copied and sorted in the listed order; bring all original certificates. No copy service at the Embassy. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Valid passport and copies (Required) Minimum validity 6 months; copy of all used pages of your passport (A4 size copy). (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Biometric passport photos (Required) 3 biometric passport photos, not older than 6 months. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Motivation letter + CV (Required) (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
O/L & A/L examination certificates (Required) Authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Authentication of school certificates (Required) O/L and A/L certificates authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Bachelor Degree (If it applies to you) When: If applying for master studies.(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of current and/or former employment (If it applies to you) When: If applicable.(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of means of subsistence (Required) As printed: "Blocked account (minimum 11.904 EUR per year/ 992 EUR per month)" OR sponsorship/scholarship by a German institution OR Verpflichtungserklaerung by a sponsor in Germany. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of payment of study fees (If it applies to you) When: If applicable.(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Applying from United Arab Emirates
German Consulate General Dubai, only if your habitual residence is in the UAE: your residency permit (Emirates ID) must have been issued at least 6 months before the date of application; otherwise apply where you actually live. Students apply online through the Consular Services Portal; language-course-only applicants book via RK-Termin. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Videx application form (Required) Completed in English or German, signed and dated; printout including the barcode page (page 7) and signed forms on pages 5 and 6; separate form per applicant; do not staple. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
UAE residency and Emirates ID (Required) Copies. Emirates ID issued at least 6 months before application. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Passport (Required) Original plus copies of data, validity and signature pages; recommended valid at least 1 year at submission; signed; issued in the last 10 years; at least 2 consecutive blank pages. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
2 biometric photographs (Required) 3.5x4,5 cm; not older than 6 months; face covering 70-80%; uniform light background; head covering only for religious reasons; not glued or stapled. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Previous German residence permit / Schengen visas (If it applies to you) When: If you stayed in Germany or held a Schengen visa before. Copies. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
University admission (Zulassungsbescheid) or conditional admission (Required) States subject and start of study; latest possible enrolment date at least 8 weeks in the future; states language of instruction. Conditional admission: plus intensive language course registration (minimum 18 hours per week) and payment receipt for minimum 3 months. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of language proficiency (Required) English (TOEFL/IELTS) if taught in English, or a university letter that no further proof is needed; German via ALTE-recognised institutes (in the UAE: Goethe-Institut, telc, OSD, TestDaF) if taught (partly) in German. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Motivation letter including CV (Required) In German or English, also containing your curriculum vitae. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Blocked account (Sperrkonto) (If it applies to you) When: One of three ways to show funds. As printed: "For students (para 16b AufenthG) minimum 11904 EUR for one year / 992EUR per month". (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Formal obligation letter (Verpflichtungserklaerung) (If it applies to you) When: A sponsor in Germany pays. Original, not older than 6 months, with the remark "Bonitaet Nachgewiesen". (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of scholarship (Stipendium) (If it applies to you) When: You have a scholarship. Original. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Incoming medical insurance (Required) Incoming insurance or public/private insurance covering you as an expat/student in Germany; travel insurance is not sufficient; proof on the day of the interview. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Authorization - Minors / Children under 18 (If it applies to you) When: Applicant under 18. Signed form plus passport copies of parents/legal guardian. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
APS certificate (If it applies to you) When: Only students with educational certificates from Indian institutions.(official source, checked 16 October 2026)
UK nationals (including BN(O)) may enter Germany without a visa and apply for the student residence permit at the local foreigners office (Ausländerbehörde) after arrival. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
US nationals may enter Germany without a visa and apply for the student residence permit at the local foreigners office (Ausländerbehörde) after arrival. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
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