Step 1: Check Eligibility

• Check if you meet the eligibility criteria for a student visa (Type D) on the German Embassy or Consulate’s website.
• Ensure you have been accepted into a course at a German university or college.

Step 2: Prepare Documents

• Passport with at least six months’ validity
• Confirmation of admission (Zulassungsbescheid) from your German university or college
• Proof of funds (e.g., bank statement, scholarship award letter)
• Proof of language proficiency (e.g., German language course certificate, English language test results)
• Academic qualifications (e.g., diplomas, transcripts)
• Health insurance that covers you for the duration of your stay

Step 3: Apply Online or In-Person

• Submit your visa application online through the German Embassy or Consulate’s website (if available).
• Or, apply in-person at the German Embassy or Consulate.

Step 4: Biometrics and Interview

• Attend an appointment at the German Embassy or Consulate (if required).
• Provide biometric data (e.g., fingerprints).
• Participate in an interview (if required).

Step 5: Wait for Processing

• Wait for processing, which usually takes 3-12 weeks.
• You can check the status of your application on the German Embassy or Consulate’s website.

Step 6: Visa Grant

• If approved, your visa will be stamped in your passport.
• You will receive an email with your visa details.

Step 7: Arrive in Germany

• Arrive in Germany within the validity period of your visa.
• Present your passport and visa to the immigration officer.