How Can You Tell If Your Schengen Visa Is Approved?

You can determine if your Schengen visa application is approved through the following ways:

1. Notification from the Embassy or Consulate: Most embassies or consulates notify applicants via email, SMS, or phone call when a decision has been made on their visa application.

2. Collection of Passport: If you are required to collect your passport in person, the decision will be evident when you check whether the visa sticker is affixed to your passport.

3. Online Tracking System: Many embassies and visa centers offer online tracking systems where you can monitor the status of your application. Once it shows as ""approved,"" your visa is granted.

4. Return via Courier: If you opted for courier delivery, you’ll receive your passport with the visa affixed inside if approved.

You will not be explicitly informed of approval before receiving your passport, but the presence of the visa sticker in your passport is confirmation of approval.