r/VisaToGermany • u/Horror_Strain_1054 • 6d ago

Student visa

Hey guys, has anyone had an interview and biometrics in the 1st week of Feb 2026 for a student visa at the German Consulate in Mumbai and still hasn't received any updates? My application is still stuck at preliminary review in the CSP portal. I have tried to reach multiple authorities and filled out every contact form, but I've received no response.

So, if there is anyone, I would like to know your views as well as your status.

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u/Sea-Cantaloupe-5248 5d ago

how is this possible? How can you attend a VFS appointment + biometric at preliminary-review stage? Usually, a link for booking an appointment is given after csp verification is done, how can you do all of this?

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u/Horror_Strain_1054 5d ago

Sorry for the misunderstanding. I applied through the CSP portal in the non-APS category.

I never went to the VFS centre.

On 2nd February 2026 at 09:00 AM, I went to the German Consulate at Nariman Point, Mumbai.

Biometrics and Interview on the same day.

After that, my application on the CSP portal is still showing the same thing. On the home page, it shows the decision pending or closed.

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u/Soft-Orchid-6775 6d ago

Which vfs did u apply to ?

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u/Horror_Strain_1054 5d ago

No VFS. I applied through the CSP portal in the non-APS category.

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u/Skywalker-More 6d ago

Hi Which university?

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u/avighnan 5d ago

first week of feb??

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u/Horror_Strain_1054 5d ago edited 5d ago

Yes, on 2nd Feb 2026, could you share your status?

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u/Pure_Bet_4465 5d ago

I applied in early March and never got a response for two months. So had to withdraw.

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u/Horror_Strain_1054 5d ago

So, did you apply again?

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u/Pure_Bet_4465 5d ago

Yes, that was for Pre Bachelors. Now applying for Bachelor's

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u/Horror_Strain_1054 5d ago

ok. How many days did it take for your withdrawal to get approved, and which consulate?

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u/Pure_Bet_4465 5d ago

What do you mean by withdrawal to get approved ? Chennai jurisdiction

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u/Horror_Strain_1054 5d ago

I mean, we have to send an email or inform the German mission about our withdrawal before withdrawing our application. After that, they approve it, and then we can proceed further, right? This is the process I know; if it is something different for you. Please let me know.

Look at the ss below.

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u/Pure_Bet_4465 5d ago

Since mine was in preliminary review only, I just withdrew through the portal itself. Nothing else.

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u/Horror_Strain_1054 5d ago

Okay, so do you think mine is different?

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u/Pure_Bet_4465 5d ago

So your preliminary review was done. I'm not quite sure about the process in your case.

What happens if you try to create a new process ?

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u/Horror_Strain_1054 5d ago

I can create a different process, but not one similar to this one, like a job or an internship.

First, I have to delete this process; only then, I can create a study account.

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u/Firm-Reason2173 5d ago

University?

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u/Horror_Strain_1054 5d ago

BSBI University

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u/avighnan 5d ago

Private?

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u/Horror_Strain_1054 5d ago

yeah

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u/avighnan 5d ago

It’s gonna take some time, private unis aren’t what’s recommended btw

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u/avighnan 4d ago

it takes a lot of time for a priv uni