Germany Blue Card/Work Permit processing Time in London

[spchoudhury]

HI ,

Can any one please let me know what is the processing time for a Blue Card for Germany. The processing time mentioned in the German Consulate in London states 2 to 3 weeks for a work permit but it doesnot mention anything for a blue card.

Also when I called the embassy, they told me that that the least it takes is 4 weeks. I am really confused now

Thanks in advance

[ALKB]

HI ,

Can any one please let me know what is the processing time for a Blue Card for Germany. The processing time mentioned in the German Consulate in London states 2 to 3 weeks for a work permit but it does not mention anything for a blue card.

Also when I called the embassy, they told me that that the least it takes is 4 weeks. I am really confused now

Thanks in advance

Do you have a link to where it says this on the website?

Regular work permits take 12 weeks and more. BlueCard applications are being prioritised, so if the Consulate tells you that it takes at least four weeks, it's most likely a pretty correct assessment based on their experience.

German authorities do not have standard processing times and are very careful never to promise that anything is done within a certain time frame. It takes as long as it takes.

[spchoudhury]

Thanks .

here is the link which states 2-3 weeks

http://www.uk.diplo.de/Vertretung/unite ... on-EU.html

Cheers

[ALKB]

Thanks .

here is the link which states 2-3 weeks

http://www.uk.diplo.de/Vertretung/unite ... on-EU.html

Cheers

Curious.

"At least four weeks" is much more in keeping with what I have heard from applicants, especially when taking into consideration that information about the applicant is being sent to government departments in Germany and they have to reply back, which usually takes about three weeks in itself and that's pretty optimistic.

2-3 weeks is the average processing time for tourist visas as far as I know.

It would be great if you could update the thread with your time line when you receive your work permit!

[spchoudhury]

Sure. I am applying for a Blaue Carte and I guess and hope they give it due priority then a work permit. None the less, I shall update this thread.

Cheers

[spchoudhury]

Just to update, I Called up the consulate today and I am told that it is put on hold by the Auslanderbehorde (immigrations Office/Aliens office) in Stuttgart They refused to tell me why it was put on hold but they did mention that all I have to do now is , just to wait.

I am now getting anxious and was wondering, if you can guide me on what that means. Or is it on hold because they are digging out/collating information about my previous stays. The lady at the consulate jst refused to give me any further information and also advised me to not to call the immigration office in Stuttgart.

[ALKB]

Just to update, I Called up the consulate today and I am told that it is put on hold by the Auslanderbehorde (immigrations Office/Aliens office) in Stuttgart They refused to tell me why it was put on hold but they did mention that all I have to do now is , just to wait.

I am now getting anxious and was wondering, if you can guide me on what that means. Or is it on hold because they are digging out/collating information about my previous stays. The lady at the consulate just refused to give me any further information and also advised me to not to call the immigration office in Stuttgart.

Could be anything - remember, all alien departments in Germany are currently working with a skeleton staff due to the migrant crisis.

The 2-3 weeks stated on the website seem to have been a mistake. It now states 4-6 weeks on average and possibly 12 weeks. By the way, if an application is put 'on hold' the time on hold doesn't even count as processing.

[spchoudhury]

You Are right. It now states 4 - 6 weeks. Strange on why did it state 2 - 3 weeks earlier. And more importantly, they guy at the consulate, specifically told me that its just a matter of few days.

This week makes it 4 weeks and I am hopeful.

Shall keep posted

[spchoudhury]

Its 6th week and still no updates. I tried calling the consulate here and no help. Any ideas on what can I do t know whats going on. Please help.