Which Schengen Countries Have Open Appointments? An Honest Answer
You must apply to your main destination.[1] Germany, Italy (reported) and France use waiting lists.[2][3][4]
| Country | Provider | System |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | iDATA | Chronological waiting list: you register with iDATA, a date is assigned by e-mail and must be confirmed within 48 hours. Waits of up to 11 months are reported by the embassy.[2][5] |
| Italy | iDATA | A personal iDATA account is mandatory for every applicant; appointments are booked by available date and category. The press reported a move to a waiting list; check iDATA for the current process.[6][3] |
| France | VFS Global | Apply online on France-Visas, then book with VFS Global. Tourist/private visits use a waiting list (separate list for holders of a Schengen visa expired less than 2 years ago). An assigned slot must be confirmed within 3 days by paying the service fee.[4] |
| Netherlands | VFS Global | Apply in person at a VFS Global centre (Ankara, Antalya, Bodrum, Bursa, Edirne, Gaziantep, Istanbul, Izmir). Complete the form online and bring the printout with its unique code.[7][8] |
| Spain | BLS International | Apply by appointment through BLS International. Fees are paid in cash (USD) at BLS.[9][10] |
Last checked: 17 Oct 2026