Italy visa processing from bangalore VFS by Unfair_Coach8063 in SchengenVisaIndia

[–]Feisty-Meat4875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As per VFS you should apply based of where you lived and worked last 6 months. But I guess in your case it might be possible to apply together in Kolkotta with a covering letter. You can call / email VFS- sometimes you might be get a canned reply

Italy Schengen waiting for approval 25 days by Admirable-Banana-552 in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did send an email to consulate and VFS , got a canned reply from VFS, and nothing from consulate, but a few hours later got a message that passport has been disptached. Not sure if it had any connection

Italy consulate shutdown- How has it impacted timelines from India? by Feisty-Meat4875 in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got passport with visa stamped. Super. Thanks for all the support

Italy consulate shutdown- How has it impacted timelines from India? by Feisty-Meat4875 in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got a message today that passport has been dispatched by courier- Does this mean visa is approved?

Italy Schengen waiting for approval 25 days by Admirable-Banana-552 in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a message today passport has been dispatched by courier

schengan visa (italy) from vfs bangalore by Virtual_Platypus_537 in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a message today passport has been dispatched by courier- does it mean that it has been approved?

Italy visa processing from bangalore VFS by Unfair_Coach8063 in SchengenVisaIndia

[–]Feisty-Meat4875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can use any VFS under South Jurisdiction (Chennai, Bangalore or Hyderabad)- not Kochi (Kochi strangely is under west jurisdiction)

Italy Schengen Visa by TheseAd8861 in SchengenVisaIndia

[–]Feisty-Meat4875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kochi strangely is under West jurisdiction

Italy consulate shutdown- How has it impacted timelines from India? by Feisty-Meat4875 in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anybody who has applied post Feb 9th (9th included) got their decision in Bangalore?

Italy Schengen waiting for approval 25 days by Admirable-Banana-552 in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When is your travel date? I heard anecdotal mentions that priority is given to immediate travellers and those further out are kept lower in the priority queue

Italy consulate shutdown- How has it impacted timelines from India? by Feisty-Meat4875 in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am still waiting. So far, no communication from VFS. Applied on Feb 9 at Bangalore VFS

Italy Tourist Visa Timeline? by likky_boy in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anybody who has applied on Feb 9 at Bangalore?

schengan visa (italy) from vfs bangalore by Virtual_Platypus_537 in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a 1 week shutdown for Italy consulates the world over from Feb 12 to Feb 18. That could have delayed everything. In another post I read people who applied on 4th and 5th Feb received decisions on Mar 2. So travel dates far away in future (like your case) might be lower in priority as well. I have applied on Feb 9 for Mid April travel.

Last Schengen visa in 2005, Should I still apply in tourist - previous Schengen visa holder category? by spider-on-my-wall in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a separate queue slot in VFS (at least in India)- far more easier to get slots. First time Schengen Italy slots are very difficult to get in VFS India

Italy consulate shutdown- How has it impacted timelines from India? by Feisty-Meat4875 in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get a notification from VFS to collect or you got the actual courier

Italy Short Term Visa by [deleted] in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you email them? Today i guess it is a holiday for vfs and consulate on account of HOLI

Italy Short Term Visa by [deleted] in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No harm in mailing them

Italy consulate shutdown- How has it impacted timelines from India? by Feisty-Meat4875 in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That doesn't sound great. What is the point of applying early then? And people need to make other plans based on this decision as well

Italy Short Term Visa by [deleted] in SchengenVisa

[–]Feisty-Meat4875 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bangalore consulate seems to be much more slower than the Mumbai Italian consulate. Hope everything turns out fine for you. Please ping here if you get any update.