New Delhi: Germany will eliminate its informal visa appeal mechanism from July 1 across all countries. The decision will significantly affect Indian applicants seeking Schengen or national visas for education, skilled work, or tourism.

As per the German Missions in India, the measure aims to reduce wait times and reallocate staff to expedite visa processing. But the withdrawal of the ‘remonstration procedure’ means applicants will now be left with only two alternatives if their visa is denied — both more complex and expensive.

Until now, rejected visa applicants could file a written appeal — called a ‘remonstration’ — without any cost, to contest the decision without entering a legal battle.

“The Federal Foreign Office has decided to abolish the remonstration procedure for visa rejections worldwide from July 1. This eliminates a legal remedy in the visa application procedure that is not statutorily prescribed and which, up to now, has been........

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