Originally Posted by USAFAN
I think you mentioned it in this thread already: The German officials (up to foreign minister, minister for interior) are questioned regarding a policy "for easy handling/permitting of visa applications" (in Kiev and elsewhere). Saying this, right now Germany is not a good source for quick and easy Schengen visas.
Easy maybe not but my wifes visa was obtained pretty quick. We sent her application etc via next day on a Monday and had her visa back on Thursday. They are definitely not giving much room on the visas though. My wife got a lengthy 5 day visa...shortest we have ever seen. Now, we are only going to be in their for a few days but most have always been for 30 days..never seen one for such a short time.