Hey everyone, really hoping someone here has gone through something similar because I am honestly losing my mind at this point.
So I applied for my German student visa at the German Consulate in Mumbai. I am trying to go to Germany to do my BSc Computing at Arden University and my May 2026 intake starts around 4th or 5th May with my arrival date being 1st May 2026.
Here is what has happened so far:
On 2nd February 2026 I went for my first appointment at the Mumbai consulate. They went through all my documents, asked me some questions, took my biometrics and then asked me to submit my passport which I did the same day.
On 4th February 2026 I got an email from the consulate saying a second appointment has been scheduled for me.
Before the second appointment itself on 10th February 2026 my CSP portal updated to Decision Pending. I thought okay maybe this is normal and the second appointment will clear things up.
On 9th March 2026 I went for the second appointment. It was a one on one interview with a German consular officer. I had taken my updated offer letter and confirmation of admission for May intake with me just in case but they didn't allow me to bring any documents inside. The interview went fine from my side, nothing felt wrong, and at the end the officer just said they will let me know the decision.
That was 40 days ago. Since then absolutely nothing. No approval email, no rejection, no request for any extra documents. The CSP portal is still sitting on Decision Pending and has been since 10th February 2026 which is now 67 days on the same status.
My passport has been with the Mumbai consulate since 2nd February 2026, that is 75 days now.
By the way my original intake was February 2026 itself but since the visa was taking time I had already taken a deferral to May 2026. Now I'm scared that even this May intake is going to be affected.
I just want to know from people who have applied through the Mumbai consulate or anyone who has had a second interview, how long did it take for you to get the passport dispatch email after the second interview? Is 40 days after the second interview normal? Has anyone been in this situation where the deadline was so close and still got the passport in time?
I am planning to email the consulate tomorrow about this given that my arrival date is only 13 days away now. Just wanted to check if anyone else has been through this before I do anything.
Thanks a lot in advance, really appreciate any response.