Mumbai VFS/BLS Slot Tracker 2026
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Typical Slot Release Windows (IST)
- US (BLS Mumbai): ~7:00–8:30 AM, Tue & Thu
- UK (VFS BKC): ~10:00 AM, daily refresh
- Schengen (Germany/France/Italy): ~6:30 AM, Mon/Wed
- Canada (VFS Andheri): ~9:00 AM, weekdays
- Australia (VFS Lower Parel): ~8:00 AM, Tue/Fri
- UAE: rolling, no fixed window
Pre-Booking Checklist
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Photos per embassy specs (35x45mm)
- DS-160 / online form reference
- Visa fee paid (typically ₹8,000–₹22,000)
- VFS premium lounge optional (~₹3,500–₹6,000)
- Two devices, two browsers, stable wifi
Insider Tips Most Miss
- Slots reload after cancellations between 2–4 PM.
- Avoid Mondays after holidays — server lag.
- Schengen opens 3-month rolling windows at month-start.
- BLS US drops bulk slots first week of each quarter.
Realistic Timeline
Slot → biometrics: 7–21 days. Decision: approximately 2–6 weeks. Tatkal passport: typically 3–7 working days.
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