Netherlands visa status check
Applied for Schengen short-stay visa via VFS Global India? 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.
Netherlands status check at a glance
How to check your Netherlands visa status
- Submit at a VFS Global Netherlands centre in India and keep the receipt
- Open the NetherlandsWorldwide visa application status page (or the VFS tracker)
- Select India as the country where you applied
- Enter your name and the VFS reference number
- Wait for the email saying processing is finished (it does not say whether you were approved)
- Collect the passport at VFS (valid ID + VFS proof of payment) or receive it by courier if you chose that
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 |
|---|---|
| Your name | from your confirmation email or receipt |
| VFS reference number from your receipt (format: city letters + 'NL' + date, e.g. DENL/180423/0034/01) | from your confirmation email or receipt |
| Country where you applied | from your confirmation email or receipt |
Timing, delivery and delays
Processing time
18 to 21 calendar days on average from when the documents and passport are received; up to 45 calendar days in some cases (high volume or further consideration).
How you get the visa
At your appointment you choose collection or delivery. To collect, bring valid ID and the VFS proof of payment; anyone collecting for you needs your signed authorisation letter. An approved visa is affixed in the passport; a refusal comes with a letter giving the reasons.
Other official links
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my Netherlands visa status?
Use the official NetherlandsWorldwide – Visa application status and enter your name, vfs reference number from your receipt (format: city letters + 'nl' + date, e.g. denl/180423/0034/01), country where you applied. The steps are on this page.
How long does a Netherlands visa take?
18 to 21 calendar days on average from when the documents and passport are received; up to 45 calendar days in some cases (high volume or further consideration).
How will I receive the visa?
At your appointment you choose collection or delivery. To collect, bring valid ID and the VFS proof of payment; anyone collecting for you needs your signed authorisation letter. An approved visa is affixed in the passport; a refusal comes with a letter giving the reasons.
What if my application is delayed?
Official advice is not to contact NetherlandsWorldwide, the embassy or VFS about status; check online only. The VFS page says to contact the VFS centre if you have heard nothing after 45 days. Report wrong visa details to nde-ca@minbuza.nl.
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: NetherlandsWorldwide – Visa application status
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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