German visa applicants in Iran are facing serious problems in obtaining embassy appointments. One of them says: "I have become extremely stressed and psychologically pressured. My documents have been ready for over a year, and every semester I have to get a college admission, and every semester I lose my admission." These words are part of the frustrations of individuals who are waiting to receive a visa for studying or joining their families.
Long Waits and Financial Issues
Many applicants, whether they have admissions to German colleges and universities or are waiting to join their family members, say they have been in line for nearly two years to obtain an embassy appointment. According to a source in the German Foreign Office, there are currently over ten thousand people on the waiting list to submit visa applications to the German embassy in Tehran.
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This long wait has significant financial and time consequences for applicants. Many of them have lost the financial ability to continue the immigration process due to the depreciation of the rial and are forced to repeatedly extend their admissions, which incurs additional costs.
Protests and Gatherings in Front of the Embassy
These problems have led some applicants to protest in front of the German embassy, demanding attention to their cases. They say Germany has not designated a third country to follow up on visa applications, and in many cases, they do not receive responses to their emails or requests.
The German embassy in Iran has also issued a statement indicating that the visa section is operating at limited capacity due to human resource constraints and technical issues. Many applicants feel hopeless and uncertain due to the unclear and prolonged situation, and their lives have been put on hold.
One audience member says: "Our educational and life future is on hold due to the lack of a clear timeline. We have followed up multiple times, but we still have not received a clear response." This uncertainty has not only affected their personal lives but has also put significant pressure on their families.
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