PLEASE NOTE The Embassy will not respond to visa inquiries on social media or via phone. Instead, contact us via e-mail (in English) or direct your call to VFS Global: +971 4 205 5903. The Embassy cannot give detailed information about the status of an application.
Are you waiting for your visa decision?
We are currently processing applications as follows:
- Pakistan: Applications submitted after 15 April 2025
(Please anticipate up to 20-30 days from submission at service provider due to courier sending times) - Saudi Arabia: Applications submitted in end April and May 2025
(Please anticipate approx. 15 days from submission at service provider due to courier sending times) - UAE: Applications submitted in end April and May 2025
- Qatar: Applications submitted in end April and May 2025
VISA APPEALS: Appeals received before MARCH 2025
If your application/appeal is pending with The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration se: Waiting time - UDI
Interviews & DNA:
Interviews are being conducted through videolink at the VFS Application Centers. If you are waiting for an interview, please note that the Embassy will contact you to schedule the appointment once it is your turn. The Embassy is not performing interviews from May to September 2025 due to the high season for visas.
Schengen visa capacity during high season
The embassy visa section has a limited capacity during the high season, and there are limitations as to how many visa applications can be accepted daily.
All general inquiries regarding visas must be routed to VFS:
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