Applying for APS Certificate to Study in Germany

To get into any of the reputed institutions in Germany, you need to qualify certain criteria:

1. Checking eligibility for applying in that particular institution, and thoroughly researching the courses and program details.
2. Assembling necessary documents for the APS certificate. These would include: 

1. • Filling up the APS Certificate
   • Valid passport
   • Official transcripts and certificates from previous educational institutions
   • Proof of language proficiency, German or English
   • Curriculum Vitae(CV)
   • Statement of purpose (SOP)
   • Any other documents for the APS office
   • Attaching the offer letters if you have any
2. Submitting your application after completing the forms with all the documents to the APS office in India by post or to be brought in person. It is also crucial for the applicant to provide accurate and complete information to avoid any delays in the evaluation process.
3. Attending the APS interview, after the applications are scrutinized. In the interview, they would ask you several questions regarding your academic backgrounds, language skills, and the reason as to why you chose Germany for your further studies. Ensure that your reasons are valid enough to get selected.
4. The evaluation process may take several weeks so it is important to be patient and wait for the results and hope for the best.

Arrangement for the Student Visa Application

1) Visa requirements

The Indian students planning to study in Germany should thoroughly research about the visa requirements. For detailed information on documents needed, application procedures and visa fees the applicants must visit the official website of the German Embassy or Consulate in India.

2) Required Documents

Gather all the necessary documents for your visa application. First and foremost, a valid passport and the passport should be valid for at least beyond your intended stay in Germany. Second, the most important one is the APS certificate which verifies the equivalence of your educational qualifications. Third, proof of financial means that covers all the living expenses, tuition fees etc. including your bank statements, scholarship letters, or sponsorship documents.

Fourth, health insurance which should be valid in Germany and all students are required to have health insurance coverage. Lastly, proof of accomodation showing you are able to arrange for your stay in Germany.

3) Visa Application Form

The students must fill out the form without any mistakes and accurately. All the relevant information, along with the APS certificate should be submitted, and if needed double-check all the information and documents so that nothing important is left out.

4) Appointment at the German Embassy

As there may be a high demand for visa appointments, the Students must schedule an appointment as soon as possible for submitting the visa application.

5) Visa Interview

While attending the interview, the students must be well prepared, anything related to Germany or about the motivation for studying in Germany. All of the documents must be provided during the interview and being confident in your responses would be a plus point. to be on the safe side, bring more than required documents and just hand out the ones they are asking.

6) Visa fee

Pay the visa fee to the Embassy or the consulate, also keep the receipt as proof of payment, as you may need it for future reference to pick up the passport.

7) Wait for approval

The whole procedure may take time, like 2 or 3 months, so it’s important to wait patiently. After the visa interview, your applications will be processed and evaluated and once it’s done with the evaluation you will be notified of the outcome.

For an Indian student applying for APS certificate to pursue higher studies in German universities or any other educational institutions, here are a few benefits for it:

1. If an Indian student have the APS certificate Germany, it becomes easier for them to apply in any of the German Universities by providing wih a standardized validation of your academic qualifications.
2. The APS certificate can accelerate the student visa application process, as it is a required document for visa approval, making it easier for the student to further go for the evaluation process.
3. For the Indian students aiming to study in Germany, the APS certification is of highest value as it is made mandatory. Only if you are to obtain a non- German degree in Germany then you won’t need an APS certificate. If you have a foreign degree outside of India, the APS certificate is not needed.