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Germany Student Visa Process & Timeline

This site is specially designed for students who are looking to study in Germany. Here, you can explore the complete Germany student visa process with a focus on thetimeline of each required step — including passport application, APS certificate, blocked account setup, university admission, and the final visa interview. It is especially helpful for students applying for a German student visa from India.

Start by switching to Detailed View, which includes timelines with each step-stone, average processing times, and what to expect after your visa interview. This helps answer common questions like: “How long does a German student visa take?” or“What documents are required for a Germany student visa?”

Detailed View

Indian Passport

Days
35
Day 0

Fill Online Application Form

Day 25

Passport Seva Kendra Appointment

Day 30

Police Verification

Day 35

Receive the Passport

APS Certificate

Days
60
Day 0

Fill Online Application Form

Day 3

Abassy receives your Documents

Day 30

Digi-Locker Documents

Day 60

Receive the APS Certificate

Language Certificate

Days
30
Day 0

Self-Study or Coaching

Day 25

Fill Online Form

Day 29

Language Exam

Day 30

Exam result

Short List the Universities

Days
30

University Acceptance Letter

Days
60
Day 0

Fill Online Application Form

Day 15

Uni-Assist Acknowledgment

Day 16

University Acknowledgement

Day 45

Response from University

German Student Visa

Days
45
Day 0

Fill Online Application Form on CSP

Day 10

Pay Visa Fees

Day 15

Document Correction

Day 30

Biometric Appointment

Day 45

Receive Visa