Please note that the average visa processing time is currently 15 days.

You should also be aware that it may be difficult to get a time slot at VFS Global to submit your application. Please check for available slots here.

Please find information about the visa application procedure here.

The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) will be fully operational from 10 April onwards, following its progressive start of operations on 12 October 2025.

The EES is an automated IT-system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of Schengen.

Further information on the EES can be found here.