APS Certificate

The mandatory first step for every Indian student applying to Germany.

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What is APS?

Since November 2022, Indian students need an APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) certificate to apply for a German student visa. The APS India office in New Delhi verifies the authenticity of your academic documents. Processing takes several weeks, so apply early — we prepare and track your APS application for you.

  • Mandatory for student visa applications from India
  • Fee: approximately ₹18,000
  • Documents: transcripts, degree/12th certificates, passport
  • Certificate is valid indefinitely once issued