Generally, 2-10 working days are needed to process a visa for a short stay application whereas visas for a longer stay might take several months. Moreover, there may be a waiting period during the peak travel season. Hence, it is better to apply at the earliest possible.
Study visas for Germany are valid for the duration of the study period, and the fee is around 60 Euro.
Documents required:
– two fully completed application forms and required declaration in duplicate
– two passport-sized photographs
– a valid national passport and one copy
– additional for non-US citizens: original of valid US alien registration card or valid US resident visa (type A, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, O, R) and one copy
– letter of acceptance from a German university/language school/college and one copy
– evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself while living in Germany and one copy