Austria visa status check
Applied for Schengen short-stay visa via VFS Global India (Embassy of Austria, New Delhi)? Here is the official way to check where your application is, what you need to hand, what each status means and what to do if it is taking too long.
VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 17 OCT 2026Krosz is not the government. Only use the official link; lookalike sites charge fees for free checks.
Austria status check at a glance
How to check your Austria visa status
- Submit at a VFS Austria centre in India
- Keep the VFS reference number
- Open the VFS Austria India track-application page
- Enter the requested details
- Collect the passport at VFS or receive it by courier when it is released
What you will need
Keep these ready before you open the tracker. The examples show the format only.
| Detail asked | Example / where to find it |
|---|---|
| VFS reference number (from VFS receipt) | from your confirmation email or receipt |
Timing, delivery and delays
Processing time
Usually 15 working days from when the embassy receives the application (excluding transit time); longer in peak periods or if an interview or more documents are requested. Apply at least 2 weeks before travel.
How you get the visa
VFS Global receives and releases passports for short-stay visas.
Other official links
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my Austria visa status?
Use the official VFS Global Austria India – Track Application and enter vfs reference number (from vfs receipt). The steps are on this page.
How long does a Austria visa take?
Usually 15 working days from when the embassy receives the application (excluding transit time); longer in peak periods or if an interview or more documents are requested. Apply at least 2 weeks before travel.
How will I receive the visa?
VFS Global receives and releases passports for short-stay visas.
Can Krosz check the status for me?
If you apply through Krosz, your Krosz visa expert tracks the application and tells you at each step, so you do not have to keep checking the portal.
Source and verification
Official source: VFS Global Austria India – Track Application
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: medium.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
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