Is the 75€ fee sufficient for the visa application, or are there additional expenses?
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No, 75 € is only the consular visa fee. The total cost of a visa application is around 300-700 €.
Total Visa Application Cost
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Visa fee (consular) | 75 € |
| iDATA service fee (not for study visas; other national visas) | €39.92 and/or €12 appointment fee, in TL (source) |
| Passport (if new) | 432 TL + fee (~25 €) |
| Biometric photos (4 pcs) | 50-80 TL (~3 €) |
| Sworn translation (5-10 documents) | 80-200 € (in Turkey) |
| Apostille + certification | 5-15 € (district or provincial governorate) |
| Health insurance (1 year) | 240-720 € (Hanse Merkur, Care Concept) |
| Sperrkonto opening fee | 89 € (Fintiba) or 49 € (Expatrio) |
| Anabin/equivalence (if required) | 75 € |
| Postage + shipping + travel | 30-100 € |
| Total average | ~600-800 € |
Additional Costs (If Required)
- TestDaF exam: 195 € (in Turkey)
- DSH exam: 100-200 € (in Germany, not done before arrival)
- DAAD application: Free, but notary approval for reference letter 10-15 €
- Uni-Assist: 75 € for the first application, subsequent applications 30 € each
Is the Visa Fee Refundable?
- ✗ No. Even if the visa is rejected, the 75 € will not be refunded.
- ✓ The only exception: If you withdraw before the consular process begins, a partial refund is possible via IDATA (the iDATA service fee).
Savings Strategy
- Sworn translation in Turkey — 50% cheaper than in Germany
- Hanse Merkur single package — 720 € annually, accepted for visa (included in Fintiba package for 84 €/month)
- Expatrio combination — Sperrkonto + insurance package → 80-120 € cheaper than individual services
- Get your passport early — avoid appointment difficulties, don't leave it to the last week
Most of the money spent BEFORE the visa application is lost if the visa is rejected. Prepare your documents well.
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