Germany

Germany's bottleneck is the appointment slot and the blocked account. Start both the moment your admission letter arrives.

Document checklist

8 items the mission expects with your application.

1
University admission letter
Zulassungsbescheid from the German university.
2
Blocked account confirmation
Expatrio, Fintiba or a comparable provider.
3
Travel health insurance
Covering the period until enrolment.
4
APS certificate (where applicable)
Required for several countries including India.
5
Motivation letter and CV
Europass-style CV plus a course-specific letter.
6
Academic certificates
Degree, transcripts and school leaving certificates.
7
Language proof
IELTS/TOEFL or German language certificate.
8
Biometric photographs
35x45mm to German embassy specification.

1
Get admission + APS
APS verification can take weeks — start it in parallel.
2
Open the blocked account
Transfer the full year's amount and keep the confirmation.
3
Book the embassy slot
Slots release in batches; we watch and book on your behalf.
4
Attend the appointment
Carry two full sets of copies plus originals.
5
Visa collection and enrolment
Register your address and convert to a residence permit.

In-person appointment at the German mission (slots book out early)

Book the appointment before your documents are perfect — the slot is the scarce resource.
Insurance must start before your visa validity begins.
Prepare copies in the exact order listed on the mission checklist.