German embassy to introduce digital student visa process from January

German embassy to introduce digital student visa process from January
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The German Embassy in Dhaka will introduce a digital application system for student visas from January 1 next year, aiming to reduce appointment waiting times and make the process more transparent and efficient

Under the new system, applicants seeking national visas for bachelor’s and master’s studies in Germany will have to submit their applications through the German government’s Consular Services Portal, known as Auslandsportal, according to an embassy press release

Applicants will be able to complete forms and upload required documents online before attending an in-person appointment. The documents will undergo preliminary checks by the embassy’s external service provider, VFS

In-person appointments will mainly involve biometric data collection, visa fee payments and any necessary document verification. Applicants will also be able to track their application status through the portal

As part of the transition, the embassy will scrap the existing appointment waiting list by the end of this year. Those already registered on the list will also have to create new accounts and apply through the digital portal

The embassy said the new system was expected to increase processing capacity and shorten appointment waiting times, although individual visa processing times may vary

Prospective students can apply through the official portal at https://digital.diplo.de/