An APS Certificate is proof of authenticity for Indian academic documents. It states the guiding eligibility criteria the German universities apply to the candidates when offering the students admitted to the courses.
The successful completion of document verification allows APS India to issue a certificate which is a pre-requisite for the visa application when applying to study in Germany. An original certificate issued by the APS is mandatory for student visa application in India. It will simplify and accelerate the student visa application. It is also intended to stop forged and faked documents.
Students in Germany doing language in German language schools or doing studienkollegs will also require APS Certificate to Apply for Studienkolleg, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Program from November 1, 2022, onwards. German Universities have started putting the APS Certificate requirements on their official websites.
Please do not take it lightly, and don’t think you are in Germany, so you don’t need APS. You will need it for the FINAL APPLICATION AT GERMAN UNIVERSITY AFTER LANGUAGE OR STUDIENKOLLEG.
The process of applying for an APS certificate begins by sending the required documents by post or handling them in person at their office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who requires APS Certificate from German Embassy?
All the students from India looking to study at German Universities will now require APS Certificate from November 1, 2022.
(NOTE– This certificate is mandatory for all Indian students, even those currently living in Germany or flying in the coming days!)
When to apply for APS?
The applications for APS Certificate start on October 1, 2022. Students should apply six months in advance to the intended date of travel according to APS India & German Embassy in India.
How much does it cost for APS?
APS Fees (German Embassy) is 18000 INR.
What conditions must be met before applying for an APS certification?
Any person who is pursuing education or has obtained a degree from one of the accredited Indian school boards or universities is eligible to apply for an APS certificate.
Why do you want to become APS certified?
Having an APS certificate will speed up your student visa application and make it easier for you to apply to German universities. An original certificate issued by the APS is required to apply for a student visa.
Has something changed?
No, the process is straightforward & nothing has changed. It will help students get fast appointments at the German Embassy & Consulates General in India. The bottleneck of visa appointments at the German Embassy in New Delhi that has been experienced in the past two years will be resolved.
How does APS Certificate looks like?
Below you can see, how it looks
