Germany Student Visa Fees for Indians (2026, in Rupees)

All amounts here are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. The student visa is a national (D) visa covering studies, a preparatory college or language course for studies, and seeking a university place. For the wider picture of German visas, see our Germany visa page for Indians.

How much is the German student visa fee in rupees?

Two official sources publish rupee figures, and they differ. The euro fee is the same in both.

The same 75 EUR fee applies to other national visas for adults, such as the EU Blue Card, skilled worker and Opportunity Card. Students do not pay a special rate.

Why do German Missions and VFS show different rupee amounts?

The fee is fixed in euros and charged in rupees at the exchange rate on the day of your on-site appointment. The Missions' page is newer, dated 1 October 2026, and gives 8300 INR. The VFS one-pagers still carry fees effective 10 July 2025 and show INR 7600. For under-18s, the Missions themselves advise checking the amount on the day.

Budget for the higher Missions figure. If the rate on your appointment day produces a slightly different number, that is the amount you pay.

The same pattern appears for Schengen visas: the Embassy page shows 9,900 INR and the older VFS one-pager INR 9100 for the same 90 EUR fee. When two official rupee figures disagree, the dated page and the euro amount are your reference points.

What does VFS add to a student visa file?

Most student applications are submitted at VFS, including those of APS holders, EU or German scholarship holders and PhD or postdoc applicants. German Missions' fee notes say that if you submit at VFS, you add the VFS national-visa charges.

VFS Kolkata words it differently: INR 1024 per application for VFS logistics, and INR 1420 for D-visa stamping after approval. Students at institutions that award non-German degrees apply at the Embassy or Consulate rather than at VFS.

How much money must you show besides the fee?

The visa fee is small next to the funds requirement. These figures come from the German Missions' studies checklist (page dated 16.02.2026).

An education loan is in addition to the blocked account, not instead of it. An Indian affidavit of support does not replace a blocked account or a formal obligation letter.

When do you pay, and is anything refunded after a refusal?

You pay the visa fee in rupees at the on-site appointment, after filing the application in the Consular Services Portal. There is one appointment per applicant, so each applicant pays their own fee; minors, including babies, must attend.

Payment does not end at the appointment for everyone. When the visa is approved, the Consulate emails you and you submit your passport for the visa stamp, for example at VFS; VFS Kolkata lists its INR 1420 charge against this stamping step.

The fee is a processing fee and is not reimbursed if the visa is refused. After a refusal you have two options: reapply at any time, as there is no cooling or locking period, or file a lawsuit at the Administrative Court in Berlin within one month of receiving the refusal. The court fee is currently EUR 483, paid by the plaintiff regardless of the outcome. The free remonstration procedure was abolished in India from 1 January 2024. German Missions say most rejections result from incomplete or unverifiable documentation, so spending time on a complete file costs less than a second application.

Which spending mistakes should you avoid?

• Budgeting from the older VFS figure of INR 7600 instead of the Missions' 8300 INR.
• Paying for a Duolingo, Pearson PTE or TOEFL home edition test as your main proof of language; these are not accepted for applications in India.
• Relying on an education loan or an Indian affidavit of support in place of the blocked account.
• Paying a visa agent for a faster slot. Appointments are allotted automatically, and the German Consulate warns that agent misconduct is the applicant's responsibility and may invalidate bookings.
• Leaving the APS step too late. Almost all applicants with Indian certificates need an APS certificate; its fee is not listed on the Missions' visa fee pages, so check it with APS directly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the German student visa fee paid online in the Consular Services Portal?

German Missions say the national visa fee is payable in INR at the exchange rate on the day of the on-site appointment. You file the application in the portal first and then pay at the appointment.

Is a German tourist visa more expensive than a student visa for Indians?

Yes. The Schengen visa fee for adults is 90 EUR, shown by the Embassy as 9,900 INR, while the national student visa fee is 75 EUR or 8300 INR. The Schengen route also has its own VFS service fee of INR 1933.

How much is the blocked account for Indian students in 2026?

German Missions in India list EUR 11,904 for the first year, with withdrawals capped at EUR 992 a month (page dated 16.02.2026). A formal obligation letter from a sponsor in Germany or a German or EU scholarship can replace it.

Do minors pay the full German student visa fee?

No. Applicants under 18 pay 37,50 EUR, published by German Missions as 4200 INR. VFS Chennai lists INR 3800, so check the amount on the day.