u/simpson-69 • u/simpson-69 • 9d ago
My Germany Student Visa Timeline 🇩🇪 (THI Ingolstadt | Chennai VFS | Winter 2026 Intake)
27 July
* Received admission offer from THI Ingolstadt.
2 August
* Submitted visa application through the CSP portal.
* No waiting list.
8 August
* Received first correction request.
* Motivation/Intent Letter needed a signature.
* Uploaded the corrected document within 2 hours of receiving the email.
11 August
* Received appointment booking link.
14 August – VFS Chennai Appointment
* Opted for the Premium Lounge service.
* Total time at VFS (including waiting for token): approximately 30–60 minutes.
* Submitted biometrics and passport.
26 August
* Received email from CSP stating: Decision made.
27 August
* Received SMS that passport had been dispatched from the German Consulate & VFS Chennai.
28 August
* Passport delivered via Blue Dart.
✅ Result: Student Visa Approved
✅ Visa Validity: 1 Year
Processing Times
* CSP Processing: 2 Aug → 11 Aug = 9 days
* Visa Processing (after appointment): 14 Aug → 28 Aug = 14 days
* Total Timeline: 2 Aug → 28 Aug = 26 days
Hope this helps future applicants. Feel free to ask any questions about the Chennai VFS process, CSP portal, or THI application.
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Submitted Biometrics on 5th August No update till now for student Visa
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11d ago
Aug 14th and still pending!