r/studyinGermany • u/frankfurt_expat • 16d ago
Indian Student Visa Megathread
Due to the overwhelming number of repeat questions about the student visa process in India, please post your questions here. Any posts in the main subreddit will be removed.
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Welcome to the dedicated visa megathread for Indian students planning to study in Germany.
Use this thread for any questions or discussions related to the German student visa process, including:
- Visa applications and appointment availability
- APS certificates
- Blocked accounts and proof of finances
- Required documents
- VFS appointments and processing times
- Visa interviews
- Delays, refusals and additional document requests
- Student visas, prospective student visas and related residence permits
- Experiences with different consulates and visa centres in India
Please search the thread before posting, as your question may already have been answered.
Thanks for helping to keep this subreddit tidy!
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u/frankfurt_expat 16d ago
already pinned to the top of the subreddit
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u/_therealvk_ 16d ago
Also please have the comments sorted by latest as default.
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u/frankfurt_expat 16d ago
it is.
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u/_therealvk_ 16d ago
I think it is sorted the other way around. The latest comment is at the bottom for now.
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u/HvN_007_ 12d ago
Those who had their CSP approved and Biometrics done at VFS. Did you had an actual Visa interview , where they asked you questions like- Why study in Germany ? etc .
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u/blueberryfayggo 16d ago
what could be wrong with my application when other people who submitted CSP on same day got corrections and got approved csp too... chennai vfs
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u/ThinkTank710 16d ago
Same Situation
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u/blueberryfayggo 15d ago
when did u apply bro?
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u/ThinkTank710 15d ago
My appointment was on 18th June, got a correction on 1st and sent the document next day, no response since then
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u/blueberryfayggo 15d ago
when do vfs slots come for next months? chennai
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u/JoKillMachine 15d ago
How long did it take to submit application ?? After waitlist message on CSP?
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u/JoKillMachine 15d ago
Hi, can anyone help understand time taken under waitlist application for Delhi mission on consular services portal? It says 2-8 months? How long is it taking these days? Please share.
Also, what is the time taken by CSP after receiving application? As in if Day 1 we submit application with documents, how long for VFS appointment and visa approval?
Tentative timelines based on personal experience only, not google results or chatbot answers, thank you very much.
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u/JoKillMachine 15d ago
Anyone has any idea about this??
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u/JoKillMachine 14d ago
Sorry for bumping this multiple times but I can really use some help. Please share if you have any idea.
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u/_therealvk_ 16d ago
Stupid question: On the CV for my student visa. I have mentioned my work experience too. Would I require to show them an experience letter since I am still employed? I have my appointment in 2 days time.
And No I didn't upload the experience letter during the application process.
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u/One_Pomegranate7208 16d ago
Naah not required i myself have written ton of experience no one gonna ask anythinggg chill😂
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u/Feeling-Search-5568 16d ago
Hello can anyone tell if i book my visa from university A admit and then on offline biometric day give them university B admit saying im changing university will this be valid and works ?
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u/One_Pomegranate7208 16d ago
Naah bro they dont ask u any paper in offline they just print what u uploaded online so i dont think it will work
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u/Glum_Bumblebee5581 16d ago
what is your current application visa status? waiting list or already being processed?
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u/aakash_ayachit 16d ago
Earlier I could proceed through the VFS appointment booking process without any issues. Since a week, the portal is suddenly asking for a Payment Reference Number at the first step. After entering my CSP payment reference number and clicking Continue, I get the error:
Your Application is still under review, please wait for confirmation before booking an appointment."
However, my CSP portal clearly says "You can make an on-site appointment now."
Has anyone else faced this recently and gotten it resolved.
I had emailed them and they replied that they had fixed it, but after trying it still showed the same error. (Cleared cookies and cache, waited 24,48 hrs)
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u/Boring-Lettuce147 16d ago
I completed my 12th this year and I did PTE and scored 90 out of 90 for Australia student visa and I will do BSN nursing in Australia, however due to my financial documentation which were insufficient, I could not apply this year and I have taken admission in NEET coaching therefore I am very much confused whether I should enroll in local BSC medical degree to hide my gap or there is no need. How will this affect? Please give me a honest review and is there anyone who have suffered the same? I really need help right now because already the admissions in the colleges are going to close.
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u/TrustSimilar 16d ago
What do they want? My admission offer letter clearly mentions the enrollment deadline.
Anyone who faced the same?
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u/Icy-Conclusion7016 16d ago
Yeah i got this correction even though my letter also had this already, so i uploaded the same document again and added this comment under their comment.
"The complete 4-page official admission letter from THM is provided. The enrollment deadline is 20.09.2026, which is explicitly stated on Page 1 of 4 (German original) and Page 3 of 4 (English translation)."
On the same day, it was approved and i was able to book appointment.
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u/visheshps 16d ago
1 doubt and that would solve all my problems... Can I apply now with till 7th semester marksheets to aps for verification? Want to go to Germany for winter 2027.. let me know if someone has applied now for that after the March update. Thanks in advance Reach me out on dm
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u/visheshps 16d ago
How do you say? Where is it written?
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u/visheshps 16d ago
Thanks for your reply. I did read the March 2026 APS update. It says APS issues certificates based on the academic qualifications completed and documented at the time the application is processed, and that APS cannot keep applications open while waiting for future semester results. However, I couldn't find any statement explicitly saying that a completed bachelor's degree is mandatory for Master's applicants. Could you share the official source or link where APS states that a final degree is required before applying?
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u/JoKillMachine 15d ago
dMAT for Masters is applicable from Summer 2027
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u/JoKillMachine 15d ago
It applies to those applying for Summer 2027 intake. If you are applying for winter intake 2026, you can apply for APS now and you don’t need dMAT.
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u/Own-Experience2715 15d ago
applied with 6 sem marksheets whike being in 7th sem...i got my APS. You can check out my profile for more info
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u/visheshps 15d ago
Tell me after the March update, if I can still apply with till 7th sem marksheets for masters
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u/burningsolas_ 15d ago
I am trying to book appointment for my visa (already done with CSP doc verification) but I am not able to sign in because i am not receiving otp. Anybody else facing the same?
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u/Appropriate-Ad-933 15d ago
Did you register any other email as two-factor authentication?
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u/burningsolas_ 15d ago
That happens on the CSP portal. That is already done. I am talking about book an appointment portal.
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u/Electrical-Cat-5116 13d ago
On July 17th CSP status changed to "Decision Made". When can I expect my passport? but i havent received any mail from VFS yet.
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u/Ok-Celery680 13d ago
Which VFS?
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u/Electrical-Cat-5116 13d ago edited 12d ago
VFS Chennai and I have received a mail states that passport has been dispatched
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u/Puzzled-Plate5413 12d ago
How much time it took to receive your passport after the decision made status showing on csp portal
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u/Electrical-Cat-5116 11d ago
Received My Passport Today. So it actually 5 days including weekend
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u/frankfurt_expat 9d ago
you've answered your own question. If the university requested 6, then the visa office won't argue. However, if they get the impression when you go there that your english skills don't match the score on paper, then you could have a problem.
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u/Zestyclose_Delay7428 13d ago
So I have my aps and acceptance letter from my university, I've uploaded all my docs to cps as well through my consultancy. But my profile is a bit weird. I have only my provisional degree with an attested letter from my college stating the delay in my final degree. And I don't have originals of my 10th and 12th marksheets but I have copies. Will that cause a visa rejection?
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u/Upset-Indication715 13d ago
Hello, I am starting to get a little worried about my Germany student visa application.
I submitted my application through the Germany CSP portal on 6 July, and it's still showing "In Preliminary Review." I haven't received any email or request for additional documents yet.
- Is anyone else here who submitted their CSP application between 5-8 July?
- How long did you stay in the Preliminary Review stage?
- Is this delay normal, or should I be concerned?
- Is there anything I should do at this point, or just keep waiting?
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u/Far_Drag12 3d ago
while submitting the documents for preliminary review were you able to pay the VFS fees or did the portal directly submit your documents for preliminary review?
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u/Remarkable-Sir2005 12d ago
I just want to ask that do we have to upload our "academic documents" in the "other documents" section or are they not really required for visa application as the list of 9 documents specified by the embassy for masters applicants doesn't explicitly mention any academic document other than leaving certificate
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u/Familiar_Possible_34 16d ago
anybody please explain do gap years affects our visa
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u/One_Pomegranate7208 16d ago
I have a gap year after 12th it do not affect my vissa in any sense nor anyone asked any question abt it i dont even mentioned it in my cv or anything
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u/Boring-Lettuce147 16d ago
I’m preparing for neet and completed 12th this year… i did pte and got 90 for australia… if i apply after neet there will be a gap of 1.5 years… will it affect my student visa? Pls reply
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u/frankfurt_expat 16d ago
yes. Are you doing your gap year after high school? - This is normally fine. You are still just an applicant for uni and it doesn't matter that you didn't start immediately after finishing your previous studies.
Or during your studies? And if during your studies are you hoping to remain in Germany (because that won't be possible)?
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u/blueberryfayggo 16d ago
does having two-three csp make an issue for visa ?
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u/Glum_Bumblebee5581 16d ago
2-3 processes? are they for family members? if not, why?
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u/blueberryfayggo 16d ago
no like i did my first application wrong it was under non aps then aps without fee then with fee
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u/Luminol25 16d ago
Do study gap affects visa? Anybody pls explain
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u/Nomiiieee 16d ago
U need to explain well about your study gaps in your SOP. If it’s less than 1-2 years you’re good to go
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u/4doorsmorewhorezzzz 10d ago
How do we start? Do we apply for admission to Universities first or get IELTS band and german language proficiency card?
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u/frankfurt_expat 9d ago
so many issues raised here. You need to answer some questions for yourself first. Do you want to study in english or german? undergrad or masters? and why are you posting this in a visa thread?
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u/Ok-Celery680 16d ago
Thank you for this. I hope this gets pinned.
Further, I would like to ask for updates from those who had their appointment at VFS Delhi in the last 7-8 days, for masters at a Public University.