The result of your application

VFS Global is mandated to notify you by telephone as soon as your decision has been received by them.

The decision can be picked up at the Visa Application Centre (VFS) where the application was submitted or can be delivered by courier service for an extra cost. More information about DHL charges to different destinations both local and international dispatch.    

If you have been granted a visa, a sticker will be placed in your passport. Please check the duration of stay specified on the sticker. The duration of stay indicates how many days you are allowed to stay in the Schengen area.

If your application has been rejected, you will receive a written explanation for the reasons of refusal. You can appeal the decision within 3 weeks. More information on appeals.