How can I track the status of my visa application for the Netherlands?

If you received a code during your application, you can use it to track the status of your application online.

Follow the steps below:

1. Go to the track & trace system.
2. Select the country where you submitted your application and your language.
3. Click ‘Submit’.
4. Enter your tracking number (the code on the card).
5. Click ‘Submit’ to view the status of your application.

If you did not receive a code during your application, you cannot track the status of your application online.

If you submitted your application at a VFS Global centre, you can check the status of your application on the VFS Global website.

Follow the steps below:

1. Go to the VFS Global website.
2. Select the country you applied from and the country you are going to.
3. Click ‘Take me to the website’.
4. Select the ‘Track your application’ tab and then click on ‘track your visa application status online’.
5. Fill in the reference number you received when you submitted your application and your last name.
6. Click ‘Submit’ to view the status of your application.

If you signed up for SMS Alerts from VFS Global, you will receive a text message about your application status.

If you submitted your application at a TLScontact centre, you can track the status of your application on the TLScontact website.

Follow the steps below:

1. Go to the TLScontact website.
2. At the bottom of the page select the country you are a resident of and the country you are going to.
3. Click ‘Go’.
4. Select the visa application centre where you submitted your application.
5. Log in using your email address and password to view the status of your application.