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 (application through the Consular Service Portal).

- 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, 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 and duly signed by you
• 1 current, identical passport photo 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
• copy 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)
• Health insurance - must be valid from date of arrival. Either a statutory insurnace with a so-called “incoming insurance” valid for the first three months or private health insurance with the same conditions as a statutory insurance.
• Visa fee

The visa fee for scholarship holders has been waived.

All documents need to be presented in original plus 1 copy (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.