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Germany
National (Category D) → Aufenthaltstitel
Verified 2026-07-16 · Primary + cross-verified (auswaertiges-amt.de)
22 June 2026 update — Sperrbestätigung must show the full annual amount in one transfer, name matching your passport exactly.
Visa fee
INR 8,300 (adults) · INR 4,200 (children)
Proof of funds
~EUR 992/mo — Blocked account (Sperrkonto)
≈ ₹1,08,951/mo
Processing
4-12 weeks
Apply before
120 days
Live rate (ECB via frankfurter.app), as of 4 Aug 2026: €1 = ₹109.83
Germany's national/long-stay visa fee moved to INR-denominated on 21-22 April 2026 (previously EUR 75). Confirmed against india.diplo.de. The INR amount can shift with exchange-rate reviews — confirm the current rate on your VFS appointment page before paying.
Consular jurisdiction · India
Which center covers your home state?
For a long-stay / national visa, you must apply through the center covering your home state — Schengen short-stay visas are more flexible, this rule applies specifically to the long-stay visa exchange students need.
New Delhi (Embassy)
German Embassy · New Delhi (submissions via VFS Global New Delhi)
Covers
DelhiHaryanaHimachal PradeshJammu & KashmirLadakhPunjabRajasthanSikkimUttar PradeshUttarakhandChandigarhAndaman & Nicobar IslandsLakshadweep
Embassy jurisdiction covers most of North India + the two national UTs.
Book at this center Mumbai (Consulate General)
Consulate General of Germany · Mumbai (submissions via VFS Global Mumbai)
Covers
MaharashtraGujaratMadhya PradeshGoaChhattisgarhDaman & DiuDadra & Nagar Haveli
West + central India.
Book at this center Bengaluru (Consulate General)
Consulate General of Germany · Bengaluru (submissions via VFS Global Bengaluru)
Covers
KarnatakaKerala
Karnataka + Kerala only.
Book at this center Chennai (Consulate General)
Consulate General of Germany · Chennai (submissions via VFS Global Chennai)
Covers
Tamil NaduTelanganaAndhra PradeshPuducherry
South India (excl. Karnataka/Kerala).
Book at this center Kolkata (Consulate General)
Consulate General of Germany · Kolkata (submissions via VFS Global Kolkata)
Covers
West BengalBiharJharkhandOdishaAssamArunachal PradeshManipurMeghalayaMizoramNagalandTripura
East + entire Northeast India.
Book at this center Official checklist
What you need for Germany
- National (Category D) visa application (VIDEX-generated)
- Passport issued within the last 10 years, with 2+ blank pages
- 2 biometric photos (35×45 mm)
- APS Certificate (Academic Evaluation Centre). Exempt for non-German degree, PhD/postdoc, German/EU scholarship, or non-Indian school/degree background
- Admission / matriculation letter from German university
- Blocked-account confirmation (Sperrkonto ≈ EUR 992/month × 12)
- Health insurance covering the first 90 days from entry, minimum
- CV & letter of motivation
- Proof of previous education (transcripts, degrees)
- Visa fee INR 8,300 for adults (INR 4,200 for children). INR-denominated since 21-22 April 2026, confirm exact rate before appointment
Indian B-schools with partners here
18 schools · 53 partners
Nikshala partner services
Services in scope for Germany
Vetted partners for the practical parts of your move. Referral partners help fund Ministry of Exchange. Nikshala products are shipped in-house.
Blocked account
Accommodation
Forex & finance
Insurance
Language learning
Partner links: Ministry of Exchange may earn a commission if you sign up through this partner. Official actions above are never re-ranked by fees.
Nikshala products: Provided by Nikshala.
Legal & identity
Wohnungsgeberbestätigung + Anmeldung · Within 2 weeks of moving in
Every other admin step in Germany — bank account, tax ID, health insurance card — depends on your Anmeldung certificate.
Leipzig
Highest volume — booked via HHL. Abmeldung ins Ausland available digitally.
www.leipzig.de/service-portal/aemtertermine-online
Erlangen-Nuremberg
www.bayernportal.de
Cologne
www.koeln.de
Frankfurt
Phone: 069 / 115
www.frankfurt.de
Munich
stadt.muenchen.de/buergerservice
Berlin
service.berlin.de
Other cities: Search '[city] Bürgeramt Termin online' or visit [city].de
Home & essentials
SIM, groceries, marketplace.
Supermarkets
REWEEdekaLidlAldiKauflandNettoPenny
SIM / Mobile
TelekomVodafoneO2congstarAldi TalkLidl ConnectOtelo
Marketplace
KleinanzeigenIKEA
Food delivery
Uber EatsLieferandoWolt
Money & digital
Bank, statutory health cover, doctor booking.
Banks
Deutsche BankSparkasseDKBN26CommerzbankING GermanyPostbank
Doctor booking
Doctolib
Blocked account, forex and insurance partners → see Nikshala partner services above.
Mobility
Trains, rideshare, rentals, cross-Europe rail.
Notable universities
LMU MunichTU MunichHumboldt University BerlinHeidelberg University
Major cities · train app
BerlinMunichFrankfurtHamburg
DB Navigator (Deutsche Bahn)