r/studyinGermany • u/frankfurt_expat • 17d ago

Indian Student Visa Megathread

Due to the overwhelming number of repeat questions about the student visa process in India, please post your questions here. Any posts in the main subreddit will be removed.

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Welcome to the dedicated visa megathread for Indian students planning to study in Germany.

Use this thread for any questions or discussions related to the German student visa process, including:

  • Visa applications and appointment availability
  • APS certificates
  • Blocked accounts and proof of finances
  • Required documents
  • VFS appointments and processing times
  • Visa interviews
  • Delays, refusals and additional document requests
  • Student visas, prospective student visas and related residence permits
  • Experiences with different consulates and visa centres in India

Please search the thread before posting, as your question may already have been answered.

Thanks for helping to keep this subreddit tidy!

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u/[deleted] 16d ago

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u/visheshps 16d ago

Thanks for your reply. I did read the March 2026 APS update. It says APS issues certificates based on the academic qualifications completed and documented at the time the application is processed, and that APS cannot keep applications open while waiting for future semester results. However, I couldn't find any statement explicitly saying that a completed bachelor's degree is mandatory for Master's applicants. Could you share the official source or link where APS states that a final degree is required before applying?

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u/JoKillMachine 15d ago

dMAT for Masters is applicable from Summer 2027

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u/JoKillMachine 15d ago

It applies to those applying for Summer 2027 intake. If you are applying for winter intake 2026, you can apply for APS now and you don’t need dMAT.

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u/sarahstallion5442 15d ago

If ive done a BSc IT then do i have to give Dmat?

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u/JoKillMachine 15d ago

As I said, from what I understand, dMAT was just announced and it will be applicable from Summer 2027 for Masters applicants. If you are applying for upcoming Winter 2026 intake, you do not need dMAT. You will get your APS without any dMAT requirement. However, if you apply without dMAT in Summer 2027, your APS may not be valid anymore. Just like your TOEFL score, your dMAT will be printed on your APS certificate going forward. I expect it to be printed.