Cost of the German student visa from Bangladesh (in BDT)
The German national (D) student visa itself is cheap: a fixed government fee, a small VFS service charge, biometric photos and proof of health insurance. The large number people quote — the blocked account — is a separate proof-of-funds requirement, not a visa fee, and that money stays yours.
The short answer
≈ ৳30,848–৳32,128
€241–€251 · the German student visa from Bangladesh
- Refundable (yours)
- —
- Actually spent
- ৳30,848–৳32,128
Local amounts convert € at approximate rates and move daily — planning estimates, not quotes.
Line by line
What the German student visa actually costs
Every figure in euros and BDT. Rows marked refundable are your own money (the blocked account), released back to you monthly after you arrive.
| Item | Euros (€) | In BDT |
|---|---|---|
| Student visa fee (adult) | €75 | ৳9,600 |
| VFS service charge | €38 | ৳4,864 |
| Biometric photos | €8 | ৳1,024 |
| Health insurance proof (entry period, ≈ 1 month)Incoming/travel cover shown for the arrival period. | €120–€130 | ৳15,360–৳16,640 |
| Total to arrange | €241–€251 | ৳30,848–৳32,128 |
Refundable
€0
Your own money — the blocked account, released back to you monthly.
Sunk (spent)
৳30,848–৳32,128
€241–€251
Fees and costs you actually pay and don't get back.
Total to arrange
৳30,848–৳32,128
€241–€251
Money you must have available up front.
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The blocked account is proof of funds for the visa, not a visa fee — see the blocked-account breakdown for that. Fees for minors are lower (about €37.50), and the exact VFS charge varies slightly by country.
From Bangladesh, specifically
- Your file is processed via the German mission (Dhaka (German Embassy)).
- Visa processing typically runs about 8–12 weeks once submitted.
- Documents go through educational-document attestation.
These figures move. Fees, the blocked-account minimum and exchange rates all shift. Numbers were verified 2026-07-20 against official sources; the BDT amounts convert euros at approximate rates. Always confirm the current amount with the embassy and your provider before transferring money.
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The German student visa from Bangladesh
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The national (D) student visa costs €75 for adults (€37.50 for minors), plus a VFS service charge of around €38 and a few euros for biometric photos. You also need proof of health insurance for the entry period. The visa fee itself is small — the blocked account is a separate proof-of-funds requirement, not a fee.
No. The blocked account is proof that you can support yourself, and the money stays yours — it is released to you monthly after you arrive. The visa fee is the €75 government charge only. People often confuse the two because you must show the blocked account when you apply for the visa.
The paid items are the visa fee, the VFS service charge, biometric photos, certified translations of your certificates and health insurance covering your arrival. Attestation of your school and degree documents in your home country can also carry small fees. The blocked account is separate and refundable to you.
No. The visa fee and VFS service charge pay for processing your application and are not refunded if the visa is refused. This is why an honest eligibility check matters before you apply. The blocked-account deposit, however, is your own money and is not lost — it stays in your account.
Converted at current rates, the German student visa works out to roughly ৳30,848–৳32,128 (€241–€251) for someone applying from Bangladesh. Exchange rates move, so treat the BDT figure as a planning estimate and confirm before you transfer money.
Once your file is submitted, processing at the German mission (Dhaka (German Embassy)) typically takes about 8–12 weeks. Getting an appointment is usually the bigger wait, so budget your money early and apply the moment a slot opens. Have your educational-document attestation ready before you book.
- Visas for Germany — German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) (official)
- Make it in Germany — official government portal — German Federal Government (BMAS / BMWK) (official)
- Subsistence / blocked-account minimum (BAföG-linked) — German Federal Ministry of Education (BMBF) (official)
- German Embassy Dhaka — visa information — German Federal Foreign Office (official)
Figures are checked against these sources and reviewed each application intake. Last verified: 2026-07-20. Always confirm the current rule for your case with the official source before you act.
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