Germany

Germany, with its rich historical, artistic, and philosophical heritage, has long been a cornerstone of global cultural and intellectual development. Building on this legacy, German institutions have expanded their range of English-taught courses, inviting people from around the globe to access world-class education while experiencing an intellectually vibrant environment.

Why Germany?

Affordable Tuition

German higher education institutions hold a good reputation globally but it costs comparatively much less than other study destinations. Tuition fees are completely free in the majority of German states, the only exceptions being private institutions. The semester contribution is the sole fee students pay: this payout ranges from €100 to €350, depending on the institution. Universities also have semester tickets that allow students to use public transportation.

Research-based and Practical Learning

German universities are research-oriented and offer a very practical approach, especially at universities of applied sciences. Such an approach is very beneficial as it enables students to acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Some institutions also offer bachelor’s degree programmes with vocational qualifications.

Safe Environment

The German law emphasises largely personal freedom and expression, making the community comfortable and open to everyone, regardless of their religion, sex, origin or any other personal preference. The country is generally very safe, as the government strictly enforces its laws.

Post-study Opportunities

The German government provides an 18-month post-graduation permit for students to search for employment. As a graduate, it isn’t hard to find career opportunities in Germany, as companies are actively recruiting skilled workers and educated professionals.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

Student Visa Checklist: - Germany

University Documents

Admission Letter/LOA
Fee Receipt Copy
Extension Letter (if applicable)

Financial documents

Relationship certificate with all citizenship copy
Income Verification certificate from municipality (Min 22 Lakh & Above)
- ➢ Business (PAN/VAT, Registration certificate, Audit report)
  - Note: Business should be minimum 1 years old
- ➢ Salary certificate ( Salary letter, Pay slip)
- ➢ Pension (Pension book & bank statements)
- ➢ House rent agreement letter (Landownership Certificate and Both parties citizenship)
- ➢ Land Lease agreement ( Landownership Certificate and Both parties citizenship)
- ➢ Transportation Business (Blue Book, Authorized Income letter/Agreement letter)
- ➢ If Income from foreign (Passport Copy, Visa Copy, salary pay slip)
Fund Required (Min Nrs. 55 to 60 Lakh for Bachelor & 35-45 Lakh for Master, According to college/university’s fees structure)
- A. Bank balance certificate & Statement (should be minimum 3 months old), if Recent deposit, source of fund is required

Source of fund

- - Land/House sale (land Sales Deed paper, Tax payment receipt, Amount should be in Cheque,
  - Cheque Should be deposit in bank)
- B. Bank Loan (Education Loan)
  - ➢ Loan letter
  - ➢ Property valuation report
  - ➢ Landownership certificate
  - ➢ Payment copy (swift Copy)
Tax clearance certificate from Municipality
Address change verification (If any)
Name Change verification (If any)
Property valuation report from Municipality/ Engineer)
•Sponsorship letter

For income support, a minimum of three months’ bank statements with proper deposits from provided sources can be considered strong supporting documents

Complete set of financial documents is required

Note: Evidence of funds to cover expenses 1st year – 1 year living expenses (Euro 11904), tuition fees, Travel cost

Visa Application procedure

All applicants are advised to take an online appointment prior to applying for their visa.

Personal appearance at the German Embassy is mandatory.

Fees

Visa fees are payable in Nepali Rupees. The fees are fixed in Euro (75). Therefore, the equivalent in Nepali currency may vary according to the exchange rate. The complete fee has to be paid upon application and will not be refunded in case the visa application is rejected. However, should you have been granted a stipend by means of public funds (e.g. DAAD scholarship), you are exempted from paying the visa fee.

Processing time

The minimum time to process your study visa is approx. 5-7 weeks, since your application has to be forwarded to the competent immigration authorities in Germany for final approval.

Please bring the following documents:

Valid passport or travel document (with a validity of at least 12 months)
1 recent biometrical passport photo (not older than six months)
1 application form (please use VIDEX) https://videx.diplo.de/videx/visum-erfassung/videx-langfristiger-aufenthalt
Signed Declaration on True and Complete Information
Copy of your passport’s data page (A4 size copy) + last page
Citizenship Certificate original and 1 copy
birth certificate
Self-written letter of motivation explaining your motivation and reasons for studying in Germany
Proof of admission to the relevant University or Institution (+ scholarship certificate if applicable)
School Leaving Certificate and mark-sheets
Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate and mark-sheets
Proof of previous studies in the relevant area (e.g. Bachelor Degree, transcripts) if applicable
Work experience documents and CV
For Chinese and Indian school or university degrees, an APS certificate is mandatory.
- Exceptions are only made for students with German or European public scholarships.
English language certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE) (if necessary)
Proof of knowledge of the German language (if necessary) only certificates from the following institutions can be recognized: Goethe Center Kathmandu in Thapathali or VHS Bhaktapur
Proof of financial means to cover the costs for the time of your studies by one of the following documents:

Confirmation of scholarship / stipend Formal sponsorship letter from a sponsor living in Germany(“Verpflichtungserklärung”) Proof of financial status: e.g. letter from employer (providing information regarding annual/monthly income and duration of employment with the company), company registration, land ownership certificate, evidence of tax payment, personal bank statements, etc. (Please refer to above mentioned financial documents)

During the visa submission process, the visa officer will conduct the visa interview.

Note: All documents must be provided in German or English language or together with a certified translation.

Please prepare one application set with the documents listed (incl. one copy of all documents) and bring your original documents with you. Please do not staple anything and please do not use paper clips, as your application will be scanned immediately after submission.

Blocked Account requirement and its Procedure

A Blocked account (“Sperrkonto”) is not mandatory at the time of the application but can be requested during the visa process. Please refer to the information sheet “Opening a Blocked Account” available on the website of the German Embassy in Kathmandu.

Blocked Account Can be open via Fintiba, Expartrio, Coracle and will take 24-48 working hours and Blocked Account Amount is Euro 11,904

After getting the confirmation from the embassy students can go with Blocked account opening process. Simply the submission of one of the proofs of financial means does not result in fulfilling the requirement of obtaining a study visa. Additional documents can be requested during the visa process.

Flight reservation (to be provided after approval of visa)
Health Insurance (to be provided after approval of visa)
Travel Insurance (to be provided after approval of visa)
Visa fee equivalent to Euro 75,00 in NPR (in case no scholarship is granted)

Only applications with complete documentation can be accepted and please visit embassy only between the 3 months of time with class start date.

Please note that the German Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents or an additional interview.

Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted.

Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a visa interview may result in the rejection of your application.

Please note that the German Embassy reserves the right to forward fake documents submitted during the visa process to the police.

“All the best to all of you. Always believe in hard work and dedication. The result will obviously be positive”