Germany Study visa
Who it's for: International students admitted to a German university or a recognised preparatory course.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 27 Oct 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Admission from a German university
- A blocked account of €11,904 for the year (€992 a month)
- Health insurance; statutory student cover is a monthly cost
- Proof of the language your course is taught in (German or English)
- An APS certificate for applicants from India
- Visa fee of €75
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blocked account, per year | €11,904 | — | make-it-in-germany.comOfficial · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Blocked account, per month | €992 | — | make-it-in-germany.comOfficial · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Visa fee | €75 | — | make-it-in-germany.comOfficial · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Statutory health insurance, per month | €140–€160 check | gcq360.comSecondary · 27 Oct 2026 | |
| Work allowed per year | full: 140 days; half: 280 days | make-it-in-germany.comOfficial · 27 Oct 2026 | |
| Job search after graduating | 18 months check | make-it-in-germany.comOfficial · 27 Oct 2026 | |
| Processing in India | 6–12 weeks check | gcq360.comSecondary · 27 Oct 2026 |
Figures marked check come from secondary sources or could not be confirmed on an official page.
Costs and local steps by country
Costs in your currency, plus what's specific to applying from there, such as how the German mission takes applications.
How the route works
You apply to a university (often through uni-assist), receive admission, open a blocked account, arrange health insurance and book a visa appointment at the German mission for your country. Waiting times for appointments vary a lot between countries.
The blocked account
The money is paid into a special account and released to you monthly after you arrive. The yearly amount is set by the German government and usually changes each year.
Common questions
Do I need an agent to get a German visa appointment?
No. German missions say applicants don't need an agent for appointments, and in Pakistan the embassy's waiting list is free. Don't pay anyone for a slot.
Can I work while studying in Germany?
Students can work 140 full days or 280 half days a year, or up to 20 hours a week during lecture periods.
Can I stay after graduating?
Graduates can usually get a residence permit to look for a job after their studies. Check the length on the official page when you apply.
The full Study visa guide
Step-by-step process, every cost for you and your family, document checklist, money rules, common refusal reasons and official links. The same guide for every buyer, dated.
Other Germany routes
Before you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.