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Study in Germany

Study in Germany from Nepal

A €75 visa, 140 full days of work a year, and 18 months to find a job after you graduate.

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Student visaCost of studying

The numbers that matter

Processing time

3–4 weeks

The minimum time the German Embassy in Kathmandu says it needs to process a study visa.

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Visa fee

€75

Paid in Nepali rupees in cash at the embassy. Waived if you hold a publicly funded scholarship such as DAAD.

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Money to show

€992/month

The amount the Federal Foreign Office sets for a student blocked account (€11,904 a year). In Kathmandu, a blocked account is not mandatory but may be requested.

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Work while studying

140 full days/year

Or 280 half days a year, or up to 20 hours a week during studies.

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Stay after graduating

18 months

Residence permit to look for a job after you graduate.

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How the process works

Studying in Germany means a national (D) visa for study, an admission letter from a German university, and proof that you can cover your living costs. From Nepal you apply to the German Embassy in Kathmandu. Here is the process, step by step.

  1. Get your university admission

    Apply to your programme (directly or through uni-assist). Keep the admission letter and any scholarship certificate for your visa file.

  2. Prepare your language certificate and money

    Your English or German certificate must go in with the application. Prepare proof of funds: scholarship, sponsor, family finances or a blocked account.

  3. Apply through the Consular Services Portal

    Upload your documents online. The embassy tells you if anything is missing before your appointment.

  4. Attend your embassy appointment

    Show your originals, give fingerprints and a photo, and pay the €75 fee in Nepali rupees, cash only.

Key rules to know

RuleWhat it means
Ways to prove your money

Blocked account, sponsor, scholarship or own finances

The Kathmandu embassy accepts a scholarship, a formal sponsorship letter from someone in Germany, proof of your family's finances, or a blocked account.

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Language certificate

Must be submitted with the application

German certificates are recognised only from Goethe-Institut (incl. Goethe Center Kathmandu), ÖSD, telc or ECL. You cannot hand them in later.

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APS certificate

Not listed for Nepali degrees

The Kathmandu embassy requires APS only for Chinese and Indian school or university degrees.

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Passport validity

At least 12 months

Bring your citizenship certificate and birth certificate too. Documents must be in German or English or come with a certified translation.

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Health insurance

Provided after visa approval

The embassy asks for health insurance and the flight booking once your visa is approved.

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Intakes

  1. 1

    Winter semester

    October

    The main intake, with the most programmes. Deadlines vary by university, so check each one.

  2. 2

    Summer semester

    April

    Fewer programmes open in summer. Check each university's deadline.

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Common questions

How much is the Germany student visa fee from Nepal?
€75, paid in Nepali rupees in cash at the German Embassy in Kathmandu. Students with a publicly funded scholarship such as DAAD do not pay the fee.
Do I need a blocked account for a German student visa from Nepal?
Not always. The Kathmandu embassy accepts other proof such as a scholarship, a sponsorship letter or your family's finances, but it may ask for a blocked account during the process. The Federal Foreign Office sets the student blocked-account amount at €992 a month (€11,904 a year).
Can I work while studying in Germany?
Yes. You can work 140 full days or 280 half days a year, or up to 20 hours a week during your studies.
How long does the German student visa take in Nepal?
The German Embassy in Kathmandu says the minimum processing time is about 3–4 weeks. Apply early, because appointment slots can fill up.

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