After submitting your visa application, the next anxious step is waiting. Thankfully, many countries now offer online tools to check your visa status. Here’s how to navigate those platforms effectively in 2025.
General Things You’ll Need:
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Application/reference number
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Passport number
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Date of birth
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Email or phone number (used during application)
Country-by-Country Guide
USA
Go to CEAC Status Check. Select the appropriate visa category and enter your DS-160 number.
UK
Use the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) tool. You may need to contact them by email or phone to get a detailed update.
Canada
Visit the IRCC website. You’ll need a GCKey account or application number.
Schengen (Germany, France, Italy, etc.)
Most Schengen countries use VFS Global or TLS Contact. Visit your visa center’s website and use your reference number to track.
Australia
Use the VEVO system to check visa status with your Visa Grant Number or Transaction Reference Number (TRN).
Pro Tips
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Check Your Spam Folder: Important updates might come via email.
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Don’t Panic Over “Under Process”: Many visas take weeks.
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Contact Consulate If Delayed: If it’s over 6 weeks with no update, send a polite inquiry.
