Applying for a German work permit from India

Its been a month since me n my wife had applied for a long term visa, but I ain't getting any news from the Consulate in Mumbai. I try to call them, but all damned phone lines are always busy. If I visit them, they do not encourage me much.

How long does it take for these visas?

My wife's visa is a dependent one? What are the possibilities that both will be issued simultaneously so that we travel together?

Also came across someone at munichmela who had applied for a year, but got it only for a short duration - 3 months. How do they decide about all this? Any idea?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

It's all very arbitrary as to how long you can stay here.

You need to give a little more information on what kind of visa you are applying for and on what basis.

Have you been offered work in Germany? Or are you coming in the hope of getting employment?

One thing I can tell you though is that you won't get a long-term visa first up anyway. You will likely get 6 months - maybe a year tops. If you are still in employment after this time, then renewal is no problem and each renewal will allow you a longer stay each time

Thanks for the info.

I am not sure about the "types" of visa. All I know (and have applied for) is a long term (1 year) residence visa.

I had been on a Schengen visa earlier on a business visit, however, this time, I have been invited for work by our client company in Bonn.

The duration mentioned in the application form is one year. The work is expected for an year. Our client company is also looking forward to extend it after an year, if things go well.

As you said, I will get a visa only for 6 months. So, how much in advance do I have to apply for an extension? How long does the extension take?

I had applied for the work visa in delhi.
It generally takes 4-6 weeks for the processing...so dont worry

Initially you will get it for 3 months and then it will be extended after you come here and register in the rathaus.
I have no idea about dependent visa but I guess your wife should also get the visa with you.

Thanks @OM. I will keep everybody informed about my visa progress on this post.

Six weeks from the date of application, here comes the detective to my house. Speaks to my neighbours and writes down declarations from everyone present that they know us and we have been married. The reason being that the German Consulate in Mumbai does not recognize the Indian Marriage Certificate any more (due to recent fraud cases). They appoint a private detective to verify the marriage. Well, its also all my mistake. Had I snapped some 50 or 60 ceremonial photographs of the wedding, I would not have been into this trouble. But investing in this kind of verification is always better than the crowded ceremony, isn't it?

The next step would be to talk to the consulate once the detective submits his report (that will be on Thursday). In the mean time, I will ask my manager in Germany to talk to the officials there to know about the progress.

Big Brother is watching you.

wow, thats a bit much!! detective!!

marriage certificate verification, first I ever heard of it, if it is bloody registered in court what else do you need??? and what if even you are not married, you can claim she is your partner and she can still accompany you here as a dependent as long as you can prove sufficient funds!

Visa usually 4-6 weeks as mentioned, usually the workers council approval here in Germany takes a bit and is dependent on your company's explanation, as is the duration.

once here you can get extension within 15 days usually.

You will as also mentioned get a normal 3 months visa which once stamped at the rathaus will be valid for the year or whatever is decided.

You are from Goa, India. I thought you must be knowing about all this sh*t happening across all consulates in India. Do a search in munich mela and you'll see that I am atleast lucky to have got this thing done. There are people who, after 3 months, are still waiting for the detective to arrive. And all this at an added expense of INR 8880 (in Mumbai) and INR 15000 (in Delhi).

I am single

But seriously, you can bring along a "partner" if you can prove sufficient funds, who the hell cares if you guys are married or not? If you satisfy the criteria for partners then dont worry about the photos!

I don't think that the local consulate will allow that. May be allowed for other immigrants - those from UK or US, but I am not sure about it. Nothing as such is mentioned in the consulate generals website as well.

your guess is right,my girlfriend applied for visiting visa in chennai and they
denied it ,the reason is she might not come back to India,luckily she got her
dependent visa in 7 weeks.I know few guys waiting for more than 6 months
for their spouses to join.Goodluck!

Thats preety confusing. First she was denied, then you say luckily she got it. Can you elaborate?

They are very strict for Indian people for issuing visa.They found several cases of Fake marriages from Delhi.

Keep patience and you will get visa after verification.

As i said initially it is visiting visa which was denied,as we got married she applied for dependent visa
which was issued in a span of 7 weeks.I think in your case both of u will be issued visa at once but u
never know.