Portugal visa status check
Applied for Schengen short-stay visa via VFS Global India (Embassy of Portugal, 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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Portugal status check at a glance
How to check your Portugal visa status
- Submit at a VFS Portugal centre in India
- Keep the VFS receipt (ICR)
- Track the application through the VFS tracking system
- Collect the passport at VFS, or get it by courier (INR 750) if chosen
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
The official source does not publish a processing time for this route.
How you get the visa
Collect at VFS. Anyone collecting for you needs your signed authority letter, their own valid photo ID, and the original ICR receipt. Courier is available at INR 750 per application.
Other official links
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my Portugal visa status?
Use the official VFS Global Portugal India – Track Application and enter vfs reference number (from vfs receipt). The steps are on this page.
How will I receive the visa?
Collect at VFS. Anyone collecting for you needs your signed authority letter, their own valid photo ID, and the original ICR receipt. Courier is available at INR 750 per application.
What if my application is delayed?
Embassy Consular Section: consular@portugal-india.com, +91 11 4607 1001.
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 Portugal 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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