Italy visa status check
Applied for Schengen short-stay visa via VFS Global India (Embassy of Italy, 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.
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Italy status check at a glance
How to check your Italy visa status
- Submit at a VFS Italy centre (New Delhi, Jalandhar, Chandigarh for the embassy's jurisdiction)
- Keep the VFS reference number
- Open the VFS Italy India track-application page
- Enter the requested details
- Collect the passport at VFS or receive it by courier when it is ready
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
Decisions on C (Schengen) visas are generally reached within 15 calendar days; some cases take longer.
How you get the visa
Returned through VFS Global (collection or courier).
Other official links
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my Italy visa status?
Use the official VFS Global Italy India – Track Application and enter vfs reference number (from vfs receipt). The steps are on this page.
How long does a Italy visa take?
Decisions on C (Schengen) visas are generally reached within 15 calendar days; some cases take longer.
How will I receive the visa?
Returned through VFS Global (collection or courier).
What if my application is delayed?
VFS helpline 022-67866004, infonorth.italyin@vfshelpline.com. Complaints or irregularities: visti.newdelhi@esteri.it.
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 Italy India – Track Application
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: high.
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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