How to apply:

For groups a) – c) students and student applicants

• Please visit the following link: Visa applications Online Consular Services Portal to to submit your application online.

• You will be guided step by step through the whole process.

For group d) applicants taking part at a German language course only (§16f AufenthG)

• Please schedule an appointment through online appointment system: RK-Termin .

• Please bring all required documents listed below including printout of the filled out Videx Application Form to the interview

1.

• Fully completed Videx application form in English or German, signed, and dated by the applicant himself.

• Must be submitted as printout including the barcode page (page 7) and signed forms on page 5 and 6.

• If the applicant is under the age of 18, signed form “Authorization – Minors / Children under 18” needs to be attached including passport copies of parents/ legal guardian.

• Separate application forms are required for each applicant;

2.

Passport

• The original passport must be present & copies of the passport (personal data page including validity & signature pages) must be submitted.

• UAE residency as well as Emirates ID must be submitted as copies.

• It is recommended that the passport is valid for at least 1 year at the day of submission. Please be aware that a visa validity cannot exceed the validity of the passport.

• Signed by bearer

• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)

• At least 2 consecutive blank pages (i.e. a blank double page spread).

• Special rules might apply for some nationals which passports are not recognized by the German authorities.

3.

2 recent biometric passport sized photographs (3.5x4,5 cm)

Requirements:

• Should NOT be older than 6 months.

• A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.

• A uniform and light-colored background.

• Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.

• Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons.

Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form.

4.

If applicable: previous stay in Germany / previous Schengen Visa

• Copies of your old German residence permit

• Copies of previous Schengen visa

5.

Details from your University in Germany:

a) confirmed university admission (“Zulassungsbescheid”)

• from a German University stating subject and begin of study (latest possible enrolment date must be at least 8 weeks in the future)
• must state language of instruction

b) conditional university admission (“bedingter Zulassungsbescheid”)

• from a German University stating the conditions to be fulfilled for confirmed admission.
• confirmed language course (“Intensiv-Sprachkurs”) registration.
• course has to take place minimum 18 hours per week at a German language school (weekend or evening courses are insufficient.)
• receipt/confirmation of language course payment for minimum 3 months

c) confirmed admission to a preparation course for University (“Studienkolleg”) or German language course

• details regarding intended begin of preparation course.
• letter of “uni-assist” or confirmation of admission as an applicant or detailed communication with the University for a concrete subject of study or entrance examination.

d) German language course (duration of the course has to be for more than 4 months and full time)

• to provide the same documents, as for a student visa (No. 5b) application, with the exception of a university admission letter and without the documents requested under no. 6 of the checklist.

6.

Knowledge of Language, for cases of No. 5 a &b ):

• Proof of language proficiency in English (TOEFL/IELTS), if course is taught in English otherwise a letter from the university stating that no further proof for English language proficiency is required.

OR

• Proof of language proficiency in German, by a recognized institute according to ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe. In the U.A.E. the following institutes are recognized Goethe-Institut, telc GmbH, Österreichisches Sprachdiplom (ÖSD) and TestDaF- Institut e.V., if course is taught (partially) in German.

7.

Motivation letter (why do you wish to study in Germany?)in German or English, also containing your Curriculum vitae (CV)

8.

Only applicable on students with educational certificates from Indian institutions:

• APS certificate

For more information, please follow this link: APS India

9.

Documents reflecting your previous education and skills e.g. school certificates, university degree certificates, internships, trainings, and university and / or employment confirmation.

10.

Proof of financial arrangements to cover the stay in Germany (please see additional leaflet “Blocked Account and Formal Obligation Letter” to decide which option you choose)

a) proof of a blocked German bank account (“Sperrkonto”):

• For students (§ 16b AufenthG) minimum 11904 € for one year / 992€ per month

• For German language course (not related to further study purpose- applicants (§16f Abs. 1 AufenthG) minimum 1091 € per month

b) formal obligation letter (“Verpflichtungserklärung”) by a sponsor in Germany

• needs to be provided in original and not older than 6 months, and with the remark “Bonität Nachgewiesen”.

• needs to be provided in original

c) proof of scholarship (“Stipendium”):

needs to be provided in original

11.

Incoming medical insurance or proof public / private insurance covering the applicant as an expat / student in Germany has to be provided. A travel insurance is not sufficient.

Please submit proof for the same on the day of the interview.