Netherlands Visa Application Tracking (2024)

FAQs

How do I track my Netherlands visa application? ›

You can find this number on the back of the card you were given when you submitted your application. The number always begins with 3 letters. The card will also have a link to the track & trace system: nederlandwereldwijd.nl/track or netherlandsworldwide.nl/track. Click 'Submit' to view the status of your application.

Check the status of your immigrant or nonimmigrant visa application online using the U.S. Department of State's Visa Status Check portal. You will need to enter your case number when you use the portal.

If you have applied for a Schengen Visa via one of their application centers, you can track your application via their website (gvcworld.eu/page/our-services) and online tracking tool. You will need to input an application ID and your date of birth to obtain this information.

You can check the visa stamping status online by visiting the official website of the visa issuing authority of the country you wish to travel to. You can check the status by using your passport number or else you can even use your application or reference number. Can the visa fee be paid online?

To track your passport/documents online, you'll have to enter the Tracking ID number mentioned on the receipt received from the Visa Application Centre, and your Date of Birth. You can use VFS Global's SMS service to stay updated on the status of your application.

With a rate of 99%, the Netherlands has an extremely high approval rate for student visas.

Countries that rejected the most Schengen Visa applications

Spain and Finland, meanwhile, tied at 18.5% of Schengen visas rejected each. And then the Netherlands and the Czech Republic (with 17.4% and 17.3%, respectively).

From the VFS appointment date, you can get your passport with visa in 5–7 working days. But again, it depends. At max it takes 15 working days. It takes 7 business days, on an average.

Do you get an email when your visa is approved? ›

If you have applied for a Student Visa, you will get a letter or email to let you know that a decision has been made on your application. You will need to bring this with you when attending an international check-in appointment.

Once your application is submitted, you can track its progress through VFS Global's online tracking service. The status will be updated as and when your passport is ready for collection/delivery. Please be advised that VFS Global cannot track your application while it is being assessed within an embassy or consulate.

You can also track your visa application status online.

Use the GWF reference number along with your last name. For applications submitted on or after 21 August please Click here. Use the GWF reference number along with your email id to access this service.

Online : You can access the visa application tracking module by clicking on: track your visa application online. Use the Reference Number present on the invoice/receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre along with your date of birth to access this service.