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Researcher / Guest Scientist
Does this category apply to you?
- If you intend to do PhD or PostDoc studies in Germany and have obtained a work contract as “student assistant” or “scientific assistant” (“studentische Hilfskraft”), please refer to the information on studies visa.
- If a Bachelor Degree is your highest academic qualification, please hand in your work contract instead of a hosting agreement.
Before filling out the application form and booking an appointment (step 2), please prepare the following documentation for your national visa:
- valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and with at least 2 empty pages for visa)
- application form, completed online with VIDEX, printed out twice and both forms duly signed by you
- 3 current, identical passport photos according to biometric specifications (current = not older than 6 months)
- Declaration for additional contact and legal representation information - completed and signed twice by you
Declaration in regards to § 18 AufenthG
- 2 copies of your passport’s data page (A4 size copies)
- Hosting Agreement acc. to § 18d Residence Act (“Aufnahmevereinbarung gem. § 18d AufenthG”), duly completed and signed by the German Research Facility / University and by you. The Hosting Agreement is available as a download here
- If applicable: scholarship / fellowship award letter
- Proof of academic qualifications, e. g. Master Degree, Bachelor Degree
- If applicable: letter of confirmation from the previous Indian employer
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Travel health insurance (minimum coverage: EUR 30,000 in the entire Schengen area; validity has to match travel dates; more info can be found here
- Visa fee - for further information see step 2 of the application process
The visa fee for scholarship holders has been waived.
All documents need to be presented in original plus 2 copies (A4 size).
Please note that the German Mission in India reserves the right to ask for additional documents.
The submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted.
Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a visa interview may result in the rejection of your application.
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