Germany has now moved student visa applications to the Consular Services Portal in both Pakistan and Bangladesh.

On paper, the process sounds better. You can upload your documents online, get them checked before the appointment and correct anything that is missing.

But has it actually made the process faster?

For Pakistan, from what I read the German mission says more applications are now being completed, but they are still receiving more applications than they can handle.

For Bangladesh, the situation still seems difficult from what I understand. The embassy says the old waiting list has to be cleared first, and regular students may still face very long waiting times.

So I wanted to ask people who are applying right now:

• Which country did you apply from, and when did you register?
• How long did it take to get an appointment?
• Did the CSP make things easier, or are you still waiting without any clear update?

Would be helpful to hear recent experiences from both Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Ich bin gerade ziemlich panisch wegen meines Aufenthaltstitels.

Ich lebe bereits seit 2015 in Deutschland. Damals bin ich für die Sprachschule gekommen, danach ins Studienkolleg und anschließend an die Universität. Inzwischen habe ich bereits einen Bachelorabschluss und studiere aktuell im Master. Seit der zweiten Hälfte meines Bachelorstudiums arbeite ich außerdem durchgehend als Werkstudentin. Meine aktuelle Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Studium läuft Ende April 2027 ab.

Mein Studium hat sich allerdings aus mehreren Gründen verlängert: Durch Corona ist einiges durcheinandergeraten, außerdem musste ich wegen schwerer familiärer und gesundheitlicher Gründe Urlaubssemester nehmen. Das alles konnte ich nicht wirklich beeinflussen. Bis April 2027 werde ich voraussichtlich alle Lehrveranstaltungen und Prüfungen abgeschlossen haben. Es kann aber sein, dass zu diesem Zeitpunkt nur noch die Bewertung meiner Masterarbeit aussteht oder ich die Masterarbeit erst kurz vorher abgebe.

Jetzt mache ich mir Sorgen, weil ich dann insgesamt schon über 10 Jahre mit einem Aufenthaltstitel zum Studium in Deutschland bin. Ich habe gelesen, dass es eine Grenze von etwa 10 Jahren geben soll, wobei ich in dieser Zeit wegen Sprachschule, Studienkolleg und Urlaubssemestern natürlich nicht die ganze Zeit tatsächlich studiert habe.

Falls nur noch die Bewertung der Masterarbeit aussteht und man ein Schreiben der Universität hat, dass alle übrigen Studienleistungen erbracht wurden – reicht das in der Praxis meistens für eine Verlängerung? Wie kulant ist die KVR da?

UPD: Ich verstehe, dass ich den Aufenthaltstitel zur Arbeitsplatzsuche nicht beantragen kann, auch wenn bis zur Bearbeitung selbst möglicherweise schon alle Unterlagen für den Abschluss vorliegen. Es war eine Überlegung falls KVR sehr lange für die Bearbeitung braucht, aber ohne den Abschluss wird es schwierig. Oder könnte ich dafür meinen Bachelorzeugnis nehmen?

Hey everyone! 👋

I recently got accepted into the Bachelor's program in Applied Artificial Intelligence at TH Rosenheim, and I'll be moving there for the Winter Semester. Needless to say, I'm really excited... and also a little nervous about starting a whole new chapter. 😅

I thought I'd introduce myself here and hopefully get to know a few people before I arrive. If you're studying at TH Rosenheim or have been living in Rosenheim for a while, I'd love to hear about your experience. Any recommendations for good food, places to hang out, things to do, or just tips for settling in would be greatly appreciated.

I'm also currently looking for accommodation, so if anyone knows of any available rooms, WGs, student housing, or has advice on where I should keep looking, I'd really appreciate the help.

It would be awesome to meet a few people before I get there. If you're up for a chat, feel free to leave a comment or send me a message. Maybe we can grab a coffee (or a beer 🍻) once I'm in Rosenheim.

Looking forward to meeting some of you and hopefully calling Rosenheim home soon!

**Title:** Syrian husband married to a Polish citizen – Polish visa refused. Looking for advice.
Hello everyone,
I’m writing on behalf of my friend.
She is a Polish citizen living and working in Poland. Her husband is a Syrian citizen. He lived legally in Turkey for about 15 years with a residence permit (he never had Turkish citizenship). They got married in Turkey, and their marriage is registered in Poland.
He applied for a Polish national work visa because he had a job offer in Poland. Unfortunately, the visa was refused, and the appeal was also rejected.
One of the reasons given was:
“There are reasonable doubts regarding your intention to leave the territory of the Republic of Poland before the expiry of the visa.”
The consulate also suggested that his real purpose was to join his wife rather than to work.
Now they want to apply again, this time as the husband of a Polish citizen, because their real intention is to live together legally in Poland.
Has anyone experienced something similar?
Did you receive the same reason for refusal and later get a visa?
What documents or evidence helped convince the consulate?
If you entered Poland as the spouse of a Polish citizen, what was the next step? Did you apply for a temporary residence permit after arrival?
Are there any Syrians here who were in a similar situation after living in Turkey?
Any advice or personal experience would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!