The German Embassy in India has announced that we will be opening student visa appointment slots through VFS Global for Indian students wishing to study in German universities from November 1, 2022.
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Germany Makes APS Certificates mandatory for Indian Students From Nov. 1
According to a media release issued by German Missions in India, In order to boost up scholar admission and visa processing, the German Embassy introduces the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS), connected to the Science Section of this Embassy. From November 1st onwards, APS certificate may be a obligatory a part of the files to be submitted together along with your visa application. This means: Applicants want an APS certificates earlier than submitting a visa application. APS may be open for programs starting October 1st, 2022. For greater special information, please seek advice from www.aps-india.de
“As there still is a number of entries on the appointment waitlist for winter semester 2022, please note that – unfortunately – it is not possible for the Embassy / Consulates to verify who is in possession of a still valid admission from a German university. Therefore, all students are kindly requested to register for an appointment only if you have obtained all mandatory documents,” The German Embassy press release said.
During the document verification process, applications that are incomplete or incorrect information will be rejected.
Documents required for APS Applications?
- The completed form (printed and signed) with a passport-size photo
- Copy of the APS procedure fee receipt
- Copy of Aadhaar card with linked mobile number
- Copy of academic records
- Degree certificate
- Copy of language certificates in German and English
Applicants will be received the APS certificate within 2 weeks after submitting their completed applications.
What is the processing time for Germany study visa?
It can be takes up to 25 days for your German student visa application to be processed.