Hey everyone! Sharing my German Student Visa timeline through VFS Mumbai via the Consular Services Portal (CSP) route. Hope this helps anyone currently waiting or applying for the upcoming intake!
Application Details:
Type: Student Visa (National Visa / Type D)
Jurisdiction: VFS Mumbai / German Consulate General Mumbai
Route: CSP (Consular Services Portal)
Timeline:
19th August: Applied & uploaded documents on CSP portal
1st September: VFS Appointment booked
8th September: VFS Appointment (10:00 AM) & Biometrics submitted
18th September: Decision made / Passport dispatched
19th September: Passport received with Visa Sticker! 🥳
Total Processing Time:
From VFS Appointment to Passport in hand: 11 calendar days (10 days total processing)
Super fast turnaround from the Mumbai Consulate! Feel free to drop any questions below if you're in the middle of the process. Good luck to everyone waiting for their visas!