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VFS Global - German Student Visa Application Centres
VFS Global
Overview
Operates the visa application centres that accept German national (type D) student visa applications on behalf of German missions in several countries, handling appointments, biometrics and document submission.
Key details
- Location
- Multiple countries (for Germany)
- Country
- Germany
- Intake
- Year-round
Eligibility
Appointment and complete document checklist required; fees are set by the German mission
Guides for this route
Our own guides for students heading to or from Germany — worth reading before you contact the provider.
Step 1 of 4Planning Your Route and Arrival WindowHow to pick your arrival date around your intake, orientation and housing move-ins — the decision that schedules every other part of your move.Step 2 of 4Booking Student Flights and InsuranceHow student fares work, when to book, what travel and health insurance your destination actually requires, and the gaps most policies leave open.Step 3 of 4Arranging Your First Weeks of HousingWhy short-term first beats perfect-later, how deposits and guarantors really work for students, and the documents immigration may ask you to show on arrival.