tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17490055.post4716317574508322834..comments2008-03-21T08:56:03.023+05:30Gautamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02646632628691207065noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17490055.post-32028714057658092882008-03-21T08:56:00.000+05:302008-03-21T08:56:00.000+05:30Hi Gautam,<BR/><BR/>I am Chirag and I have to apply for a student VISA at the Spanish consulate soon. Do you know if the situation has changed since the time you applied? You do need appointments now(!) I've also heard they take upto 3 months usually and sometimes even 4. Do you know of anyone who's applied of late? Would really help man!<BR/><BR/>Incidentally, does it help if you've been to Europe before on short study visits?<BR/><BR/>Thanks!!<BR/><BR/>Chirag<BR/><BR/>PS: I'm keeping track of your blog, in case you reply :)ajirazocishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16640771426864396956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17490055.post-65563338442299146252007-06-25T19:48:00.000+05:302007-06-25T19:48:00.000+05:30Hi Gautam,<BR/><BR/>OMG! That's such a bad experience! (Mine visa application is not finished yet. But I can already tell it will suck, big time.) I think a lot of us in IESE will have horror stories to tell about getting a Spanish visa. :-PTiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07552029827148583220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17490055.post-76267310878792778052007-06-22T11:31:00.000+05:302007-06-22T11:31:00.000+05:30@Arun,<BR/><BR/>Actually, there are 2 counters... but only one of them takes the applications. <BR/>In other consulates, you have multiple windows. Also, you have a booking system so that you are sure that your number will come in that time period. <BR/><BR/>The waiting hours are usually not this long. The mistake that I made was that I came on a day when the consulate had opened after a week long holiday. So, there was some extra rush :)Gautamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02646632628691207065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17490055.post-16906610707843141912007-06-22T10:26:00.000+05:302007-06-22T10:26:00.000+05:30An amazing composure of your day and the whole process...its very humorous on the line - where the other security guard pushes you back again to land you at the same place back again :) - ahh... good thing is finally its done.. i prey you get the "GO" verdict soon..i'm sure u will... gud luck.. i know its only just "luck" now..<BR/><BR/>Quick Q: Is this one window only for spain applicants? i mean, i guess for different locations you will have different counters and the way they organize is it? Are the waiting hours just dont come down elsewhere as well ?Arun Kumar Madashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11719311625832163553noreply@blogger.com