Note:
for those who have done with the visa, the thread might look a bit basic but please rewind yourself because you would have been in the same situation before your visa process.
- valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and with at least 12 months validity left after the scheduled return)
- 1 copy of your passport’s data page (A4 size copy)
- 3 passport pictures according to bio metric specifications[ http://vfs-germany.co.in/south/images/Fotomustertafel_2005_english[1].pdf ]
- cover letter from applicant explaining the exact purpose and duration of stay
- letter of admission from German university
- proof of payment of study fees, if applicable
- School Leaving Certificate of Secondary Education
When you have decided with the university, next is your visa process. Make sure u apply well in advance because the visa process takes up to 6 weeks and in some cases even more. So plan accordingly and start with the visa process in advance.
Step 2:
Then decide your mode of sponsor. you have got two options in this case. One is you can use your own money or get a bank loan. In most cases you should show a minimum of Rs.800000(safe amount).[ i.e, 1 year living expenses + first year tuition fees- check university website for average living expense and fees]
If you go with the first option, you should show this amount in a SB account from a nationalized bank which is atleast 12 months old. The SB account holder can be your father, your mother or yourself (these 3 are the safe options to avoid other questions). One important thing here is, if you are the account holder, i.e a self sponsor, please make sure you have worked before and carry a work experience certificate from the company to avoid unwanted questions regarding the source(rare cases but has happened).it doesn't matter when you have deposited the amount.You can even deposit the amount a week before the scheduled visa interview.Get a letter from the bank on a legible letter head stating the amount available in your account and mention the equivalent Euros and get six months bank statements.
Once you decide on your sponsor next step is to fill up the application form and declaration form and submit in the nearest VFS office.For Bangalore consulate you cannot submit your documents in VFS you can directly submit all documents at the consulate .
http://www.vfs-germany.co.in/south/image
Form 2 : Declaration Form
http://www.vfs-germany.co.in/south/image
Tips to fill up the application form
Q5 a and b, leave it blank If you are single then
Q7 fully blank
Q8 fully blank
For Q11, passport issued by is REPUBLIC OF INDIA
Q12 and 13 blank (if you have never visited Germany )
Q15, university name and address
Q17 Yes and India
Q20 Higher education
University name with address
Student
Q21 your UG degree eg: BE mechanical
Q23 approximate course duration for 2 years eg: sep 1 2010 to sep 1 2012
If the course is 1.5 years, fill accordingly
Q25,26all blank
Q27 b, write will get it after reaching germany.
The Second form is just a declaration form which you need to sign with place and date.
* BANK
-------------------- BRANCH(bank code)
------------ (DISTRICT)
PINCODE:------
PH.NO.----------
TO WHOM SO EVER IT MAY CONCERN
This is to certify that ---------,S/o of --------,resident of --------- is maintaining a savings account bearing number --------- with ------- branch and the balance mentioned in the above accounts as on date 31.07.20** is rs 10,03,985.00(Indian rupees ten lakhs three thousand nine hundred and eighty five only) which is approximately eguivalent to euro ----.(euros eight thousand nine hundred and forty five only) at the close of business hours today.(approximately the conversion has taken as 1 Euro=67.52)
This certificate has been issued at the specific request of the account holder Mr ---------.
Place:-------
Date:
BRANCH MANAGER
AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
I, John S/o. Late Varghese, aged about 60 years and residing at [address]do here by declare and affirm as under:
My son Gregory has been granted admission for MSc in * Technology at University of applied Sciences, Germany.
The cost of first year education is 7908 Euros for 12 months
Canara Bank, Road branch,** has sanctioned an education loan of Rupees 10 lakhs equivalent to 14437.6 Euros for his studies (Bank letter enclosed).
I have Savings Bank Account No.*****, with Canara Bank, *Branch,**, duly evidencing a balance of Rs 2,64,679 /- equivalent to 3821.00 Euros
I own immovable property comprising of residential building at *, with present market value is Rs.4200000/- equivalent to 60,632.30 Euros.
I am a retired Government Employee with an annual pension of Rupees 3,30,000/- equivalent to 4850 Euros . Also I have agricultural income of approximately Rupees 2,50,000/- equivalent to 3600 Euros per year.
My son shall be proceeding to Germany with the sole aim of completing his academic course, where after, he shall be required to return to India and settle down in life. His additional educational qualifications and exposure in Germany is bound to enhance his career opportunities in India.
I hereby undertake to maintain, sustain and render all financial assistance to my son, to enable him to continue his studies, in an uninterrupted manner. I shall not hesitate to utilize the above mentioned incomes/properties, for the purpose of my son’s education in Germany. Hence my son will not be a public charge to the Government of Germany.
Solemnly affirmed on Wednesday | DEPONENT | |
| The 4th day of January 20** | | |
| at ** | (John **) | |
| | |
Once all the above mentioned documents are ready you can submit the application form along with the documents and valid passport at nearest VFS office. once you submit all the documents at VFS they will verify all the documents( carry two sets of photocopy of all the academic documents and original covering letter) and fix an available date for visa interview at the consulate.
