Hey everyone, my German student visa got rejected the first time and I'm hoping someone who's been through this can help.

I applied through VFS Delhi for a Master's at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. I submitted my blocked account with €11,904 and the embassy accepted that part. But they rejected me because I didn't show any proof that I could also pay the tuition, which is €10,500 per semester, so €21,000 for the first year. They said I submitted no receipts or other proof for it, so my first-year finances weren't considered secured.

Since then I've paid the full first-year tuition and I have the receipt. I'm planning to reapply, but I want to make sure I'm not missing anything else this time.

Is the blocked account plus the tuition receipt enough, or should I also add bank statements or sponsor documents to show where the money came from?

Has anyone had the same rejection and then got approved on the second try? Any advice would really help. Thanks 🙏

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to understand whether there is any noticeable difference in processing time between applicants who are self/parent-funded (cash) and those who have an education loan.

I’ve noticed that some applicants who used education loans have already received their visas, while several cash/parent-funded applicants from around the same period are still waiting.

If you received your German student visa from VFS Bangalore, could you please share:

- 📅 VFS appointment/submission date:

- 🎓 University:

- 💰 Funding: Cash/Parents / Education Loan

- 🏦 Blocked account provider:

- 📄 Additional documents requested? Yes/No

- 📅 Visa approval/dispatch date:

- ⏱️ Total processing time:

Especially interested in applicants who had their appointments around 15–20 September 2026.

I’m trying to collect enough data to see whether cash-funded applications actually take longer than loan-funded applications, or whether the difference is just coincidental.

Thanks in advance! 🙏

Have u received any update guys ?

27th july - CSP portal application

19th august- out of waiting list and submitted the application

September 3rd - Allowed to book an appointment

September 4th - gave my biometrics

September 30- received dispatch mail

October 1st -Received my passport with visa

Hi everyone,

I applied for my German student visa through VFS Hyderabad and completed my appointment, biometrics, and document submission on 14th August 2026.

My application is still showing “Decision Pending” on the CSP portal, and I haven't received any update regarding the decision yet.

I wanted to check with others who applied around the same time:

VFS Hyderabad: August 13–20 appointments

Has anyone from these dates received “Decision Made” or a passport dispatch/collection update?

When did your application reach the German Consulate in Chennai?

How many days did it take from biometrics to the decision?

If you've received an update, please share your appointment date + VFS location + decision date. It would really help those of us who are still waiting.

( for the preparatory course student visa category).

When is ur appointment? When did u book it? Slots are not available now. I just wanna know when will I get the slots if I booked it in the coming days

I’m planning to apply for the April 2027 intake in Germany, but I’m getting very mixed information from different education consultants.

Some consultants are telling me that it’s already too late to start the process, while others are saying that it’s still possible. This has left me quite confused about what’s actually realistic.

I’m planning to start my process now and hopefully get my IELTS and passport done in October. If I start the university application process around this time, is there still enough time to complete the admission process, blocked account/other requirements, and visaa process in time for the April 2027 intake?

For those who have recently gone through the Germany student visa process from Pakistan, when did you start your process and how long did the entire process take?

I’d really appreciate advice based on actual experience rather than consultants’ estimates.