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Cost of studying in Germany for Nepali students

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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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The visa itself is cheap. What matters is showing you can cover your living costs for your studies. The Kathmandu embassy accepts several kinds of proof.

Ways to prove your money

  1. Scholarship confirmation
  2. A formal sponsorship letter (Verpflichtungserklärung) from someone living in Germany
  3. Your family's finances: employer letter, company registration, land ownership, tax payments, bank statements
  4. A blocked account (Sperrkonto): €11,904 a year, with up to €992 a month released to you

A blocked account is not mandatory to apply in Kathmandu, but the embassy may ask for one.

Costs at a glance

Visa or permit fee

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

€75

Living costs you must show

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.

€992/month

Living costs for 12 months

€11,904
Tuition is set by each university and comes on top of these figures.

Common questions

How much money do I need in a German blocked account?
The Federal Foreign Office sets the student amount at €11,904 a year, with up to €992 a month released to you.
Is a blocked account compulsory for Nepali students?
No. The Kathmandu embassy also accepts a scholarship, a formal sponsorship letter or proof of your family's finances, but it may ask for a blocked account during the process.
Do I pay the visa fee if I have a DAAD scholarship?
No. Students with a publicly funded scholarship such as DAAD are exempt from the visa fee.

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