Germany Study Visa (National Visa D) — Study, Work & Settle Your Future

What This Visa Lets You Do

You would enter Germany with a National Visa (D)- Germany student visa because you have a student visa, and while you're in Constance, you will change your visa to a resident permit. You can also travel around Schengen while in Germany, so this makes travelling around Europe easy. The other major advantage is the flexibility of employment, students may do up to 20 hours part time during the semester, or 140 full days or 280 half-days/year without BA approval. This means you can pay for your living expenses, and get experience in the industry while studying.

2025 Key Updates (Must-Read)

If you are looking for a Germany study visa in 2025 from UAE, here's some important information you should know:

• Financial Evidence: The minimum amount for a blocked account on January 1, 2025, will be €11,904 (€992 per month).
• Schengen Fees Update: Short-stay visas will be €90 from June 2024. This is good if you want to travel throughout Europe, although it is not for the national visa.
• Changes to Appeals: As of July 1, 2025, remonstration (an appeal against refusal) will no longer exist. This means you must have a correct and complete visa file on your first attempt.
• APS Verification: There are still many universities that require APS UAE verification from researchers and students from UAE. Students should be aware of their timelines so as to not have issues around time.

Last updated: August 13, 2025 (IST)

Eligibility Snapshot

Be certain you satisfy all of the Germany study visa requirements for UAE students before submitting your application.

• A conditional offer of admission from a recognised university or similar higher education institution in Germany.
• Evidence of funding like scholarships, blocked accounts, or Verpflichtungserklärung.
• Also, evidence of language proficiency in either English or German, depending on the appropriate requirement for your program.
• Your current health insurance, either private or public. Additionally, you will need a clean record of the DAAD-required certificates and transcripts.

Costs & Timelines

As part of the application process, the Germany student visa involved a long-stay visa cost of roughly €75 (₹6,500).

• Depending on the application requirements, the student may need biometrics and medical examinations that may include costs in the range of €60 to €150 (about ₹5,000 to ₹13,000).
• To demonstrate financial fitness, a €934 (about ₹83,000) monthly allowance to deposit in a blocked account for a total of €11,208 (approximately ₹10–11 lakh).
• In addition, the student should provide for initial expenses like housing and health insurance, which may run about €600 and €800 (about ₹50,000 and ₹70,000).

Processing times vary among German Missions and seasons, but generally range from 6 to 12 weeks. Since visa spots fill up very quickly, it is important to get the funding and APS documentation ready at least a few months in advance.

Step-by-Step Application Journey

There are a number of steps in the process of applying for a Germany study visa from UAE:

• First, you should become accepted for a course. Also, match programs with language level and make a shortlist of courses.
• Then, you start preparing all possible academic documentation and complete the APS UAE verification.
• After that, you should arrange evidence of funding with a sponsor, scholarship or blocked account.
• Now, you should book your VFS/consular appointment and complete a visa application online.
• At the end, attend biometrics and submit your documentation.

When you have your decision you can travel to Germany using a National Visa (D). Once you arrive in Germany, apply for a residency permit at Ausländerbehörde.

Working & Compliance Rules

To ensure a pleasant stay, students must meet the following compliance requirements:

• Within the semester, you must continue to comply with the 20 hours of work week requirement.
• You must demonstrate continued academic progress and attendance.
• It's mandatory - yes you need to have insurance that covers your whole residential period (safety matters).
• Lastly, you should be aware that non-compliance could jeopardize your residency status.

After Graduation: Stay & Career Opportunities

Germany has a number of routes for returning post graduation, including applying for a job-seeker visa or transitioning immediately to an employment residence permit. As many students find internships and working student jobs that will lead to full-time careers while still in school, we suggest you read our guide on Germany work routes.

Why Choose Welkin Migration

At Welkin Migration, we specialize in making the work as easy as possible for UAE students:

• Policy-current files: We check all applications to ensure compliance with the 2025 policies (that is, there won't be any appeals, and funds thresholds changes).
• AI-powered document inspections: Our technology flags errors by mapping your files to the DAAD and consular checklists before you have met with us.
• APS INSTRUCTIONS EXPERTS: We will help you under every APS process, that involves sequencing and coordinating universities.
• Blocked account planning: We'll help you choose the most appropriate supplier and organize your money.
• Integrating admissions and visas: We align your language and course selections to long-term employment and housing prospects.

Applying for a study visa for Germany has never been more important than in today's environment, given the increasing financial requirements, APS requirements, and changes to appeal procedures in 2025. Welkin Migration’s Germany Immigration Consultant provides support to ensure your transition from UAE to Germany is as smooth as possible.