Germany Study visa from Ghana
The Germany Study visa application fee is €75, about GHS 1,010 at today's rate. Applications from Ghana go to the German Embassy Accra.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what governments publish for applicants from Ghana. Confirm every figure on the official pages before you pay or apply.
Last checked 27 Oct 2026
Costs in GHS
Official amounts, converted at the rate of 27 Oct 2026 (£1 = GHS 15.5). Banks and card providers use different rates, so allow a margin.
| Item | Official amount | About in GHS |
|---|---|---|
| Blocked account, per year | €11,904 | GHS 161,000 |
| Blocked account, per month | €992 | GHS 13,400 |
| Visa fee | €75 | GHS 1,010 |
Applying from Ghana
- Where
- German Embassy Accra
- Student visas
- Students apply online on the Consular Services Portal; after the documents are checked, the embassy sends a link to book an appointment. There's no walk-in option.
From the mission's visa pages (checked 29 Oct 2026). Procedures differ by visa category, so read the page for yours.
Requirements at a glance
These apply to everyone, wherever they apply from.
- Admission from a German university
- A blocked account of €11,904 for the year (€992 a month)
- Health insurance; statutory student cover is a monthly cost
- Proof of the language your course is taught in (German or English)
- An APS certificate for applicants from India
- Visa fee of €75
Checking a recruiter in Ghana
Recruitment agencies in Ghana are licensed by the Labour Department check. Check an agency there before you pay it.
Sources
- Germany Study visa (official page) · make-it-in-germany.com · Official · checked 27 Oct 2026
- German Embassy Accra: visa information · accra.diplo.de · Official · checked 29 Oct 2026
Study visa from other countries
Before you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.