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Processing times for work permits for Indians

Info on the waiting period for visa applications

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Kailas

Jul 15 2008, 12:08 pm

Hi all,

I would be moving from India to Germany for long term. Please let me know the time frame that would take to get my work permit/German visa ?

Thanks,
Kailas

trudering_indian

Jul 15 2008, 12:48 pm

It is quicker if you are being relocated by an Indian firm. If you are taking up employment here, it can be anywhere from 2 to 12 weeks.

Kailas

Jul 15 2008, 1:03 pm

Yes i would be relocating from Indian firm. So would it be in 4 weeks time ?

trudering_indian

Jul 15 2008, 1:05 pm

Most likely.

Kailas

Jul 21 2008, 11:29 am

I heard that we (family) would need a residance permit to stay in Germany if we are staying more than 90 days. In short , we need a visa and the residance permit. This takes about 1-3 months of time. Could any one help me in this ?

One link that states this is - http://www.germany.info/relaunch/info/cons.../permanent.html

Thanks,
Kailas

shumi77

Jul 21 2008, 11:35 am

You and your family will get a temporary visa for 3 months, which on arriving in germany can be converted to a long term resident permit.

vinj5354

Jul 21 2008, 11:40 am

this might help you better

http://www.chennai.diplo.de/Vertretung/che...ncePermits.html

all the best!

Kailas

Jul 21 2008, 12:06 pm

Thanks for the replies. I came to know we would get initially 3 months of visa and then I need it to convert it to residance permit.

However I would like to know the time it takes to get the visa for first 3 months assuming all the documents are in place . I am an IT professional and have got the job offer in Germany.

Some of the threads I read were dreadful as they say "waiting for 3 months"...

Regards,
Kailas

bams

Jul 25 2008, 4:36 pm

12 weeks is the minimum it would take.. but still Germany is fast.. in Belgium it can be easily between 4-9 months

miwild

Jul 25 2008, 5:08 pm

QUOTE (Kailas @ Jul 21 2008, 1:06 pm)

... I came to know we would get initially 3 months of visa and then I need it to convert it to residance permit ...

Information on Applications for German National Residence Permits

QUOTE

... This visa process might take 8 to 12 weeks. Since all applications will have to be referred to local German Authorities, the Consulate has no influence on the actual processing time. Applications should, therefore, be submitted at least 3 months prior to the intended departure. Simultaneous applications for visiting visa in order to “bridge�? the processing time of the necessary visa cannot be entertained. Visa for tourist or visiting purposes cannot be converted into residence permits after arrival.

Any enquiries in writing or by telephone for the status of an application within a period of 12 weeks from date of application cannot be answered ...

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