Welcome to the BLS Germany Visa Appication Centre - Ireland
Post-application queries
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Click here to track the status of your application
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Processing Time
Schengen visa: The regular processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days according to the Schengen Visa Code. The visa office of the German Embassy Dublin usually decides on complete applications within 15 calendar days of receipt at the visa office (not after submission to BLS International). However, in some cases, the processing time might be longer, for example, if your documents need to be checked more thoroughly or you are asked to submit additional documents. In addition, transport from BLS International to the Embassy and back may take a few days. Around public holidays (e.g., Easter, Christmas), there may be longer processing times. Please plan accordingly. We recommend that you apply at least three weeks before your intended travel dates. Schengen visa applications can be submitted up to six months before the start of the planned trip.
National visa: Applications for visas entitling the holder to a longer stay may take several months to process, depending on the purpose of the stay. Click here for more information.
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Collection of passport
After a visa application decision has been made, you can pick up your documents/ passport from the Visa Application Centre or have your documents returned to you by courier at the address provided at the time of submission.
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Refund Process
Refund of visa fee - You will be entitled for visa fee refund, if Embassy/ Consulate hasn’t charged visa fee for your application. You will be contacted by our team.
BLS International service fee & optional service fee are non-refundable. Your BLS charges will be refunded only if you cancel the appointment in the system 48 hours before the appointment date. Incase of a no-show (not attending the appointment), BLS charges will not be refunded.
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