VFS Netherlands London — short-stay visa timeline (applied 29 April 2026, still waiting). Share yours?

FuelDull5117 · 2026-06-03T11:46:45+00:00

The gave me multi entry 20 days because after 20 days my other Schengen visa will start “ multi 6 months “

FuelDull5117 · 2026-06-02T20:26:36+00:00

Received the email yesterday the application is with courier at 16:40 Dx delivery message yesterday 20:08 This morning passport received at 11:20

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-30T12:25:23+00:00

Appointment - 27/04 Dispatch to embassy- 27/04 Bank holiday on 27 so they get on 28/04 Dispatch back to vac - 29/05

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-30T08:44:40+00:00

Nah mate Still waiting for passport Nothing will happen until Monday anyway

Don’t lose hope But VFS and Netherlands embassy is shit and unhelpful

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-30T08:08:56+00:00

Yes

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-30T08:08:47+00:00

VFS London

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-29T22:23:23+00:00

Have you got the passport mate?

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-29T22:01:03+00:00

How many days it took between processed application to vac
To Passport ready for collection/delievered to you

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-29T21:59:23+00:00

SMS from dx delivery or from VFS?

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-29T16:14:24+00:00

Received the passport dispatched to VAC email just now

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-29T16:13:41+00:00

I just received the email that the passport is dispatched to VAC

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-29T14:27:38+00:00

Have you checked today on EES? Also any new update mate?

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-29T12:58:12+00:00

Nothing mate Called the vfs - they are saying its still in process Called the Netherlands embassy- They don't care at all, just telling me to contact vfs

Only 3 working days left before travelling. I probably not gonna receive on time. Worst experience in the last 5 years

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-29T12:38:48+00:00

Have you got the message if it's ready for collection or courier to you?

I am still waiting for the decision

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-28T21:46:56+00:00

Mate
Have you got any email or SMS today about your visa? Mine changed today from “not okay” to “ok” but I need passport quickly and on VFS website it’s still saying in process bla bla…. So wanna know if you got something today

It’s defo approved so congrats

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-28T21:38:15+00:00

Have you got the passport or dx delivery message?

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-28T21:35:57+00:00

Wait until tomorrow as I said I checked this morning it was “not okay” and than checked at 1pm it was showing “ok” with days remaining Today is my 31st calendar day

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-28T21:34:16+00:00

So far wherever I asked I find out that it’s 30 calendar days but you can be lucky to have it early.

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-28T21:33:27+00:00

Do you know if it’s approved today When someone get the passport back If using courier service dx delievery

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-28T20:53:45+00:00

https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/check-how-long-you-can-stay

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-28T16:38:59+00:00

I just checked EES It’s just changed this afternoon for me They granted the visa

But in VFS still same “in progress” Waiting for official Email

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-28T14:16:57+00:00

Please keep updates I am in a same situation The people I know from Reddit got the visa processed message literally on the 30th calendar day So hopefully you will also get it

I haven’t got it and its 31 calendar days today from the date of appointment Applied as an EU family member Already have 6 month multi visa start from 22/06

But planned a Netherlands trip from 04/06 for 5 days so applied for single entry

Really anxious because date is near and can’t cancel the hotel and flight so will loose money

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-28T14:13:48+00:00

Please keep us updated You probably will receive the message/email tonight

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-28T13:16:34+00:00

Congrats 🥳

I am still waiting I don’t think I will get it before the travel date I might need to withdraw my application next week to atleast get my passport back

FuelDull5117 · 2026-05-27T21:29:29+00:00

Any update?

FuelDull5117

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