Country guide
🇮🇳 India
South Asia · New DelhiHDI 0.685GDP per capita (PPP) 11160
Student decision
Student work0OfficielSource · 2026-06-30
Post-study workNo post-study work visa: the student visa cannot be converted into an employment visa (an Employment Visa must be applied for from abroad).OfficielSource · 2026-06-30
Admission languageBeing qualified
Student visa requiredYesOfficielSource · 2026-07-01
Cost of living≈ €500/month (visa financial capacity, tuition fees included)Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Student visaForeign nationals coming to study in India must obtain a Student Visa (category "S") issued by Indian missions / the Bureau of Immigration.Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Preparation & steps
Required documentsIndian student visa document list published by the Embassy of India (official mission).Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Application documents
- Passport valid ≥ 6 months with at least 3 blank pages
- Photocopy of the passport data page
- Two ID photos (2×2 inches)
- Indian visa application form filled online and signed
- Original admission letter from an Indian university (official letterhead, stamped)
- Bank guarantee letter showing ≥ €500/month (or in the sponsor's name)
- No-objection certificate from the Ministry of Health (medical/paramedical studies, where applicable)