Schengen Visa Long Delay!

[dican]

Hi all,

I was just wondering how long you usually take to process your Schengen visas. I'm a student and I'm applying for a Schengen visa to do some collaborative experiments in a lab and to attend a conference, but it's been 7 weeks and still no news! My local consulate won't answer my emails either...

Thanks!

[visahlp]

hello,
As a rule, missions require between two and ten working days to decide on an application for a short stay visa. Applications for visas entitling the holder to a longer stay or to take up gainful employment may take several months to process.

During the peak travel season there may be a waiting period for making an application to a German mission. Persons requiring a visa to enter Germany should therefore submit their applications in good time.