Tracking visa application status

To track the status of a German visa D application submitted through Visametric in Moscow, you can check the official Visametric website under the 'Application Status' section using your contract ID number. Alternatively, you may contact the consulate or embassy directly. Be aware that the Visametric status updates are limited to 'Documents received by Consulate, process initiated,' 'Documents returned to Visametric,' and 'Documents being prepared for dispatch.'

When inquiring about the status of a submitted national visa (Type D) application (e.g., for family reunion) via email (e.g., visa.bund.de), applicants need to provide their full name, date of birth, passport number, the name of the embassy (German Embassy in their country of application), and the application/case number. The application/case number is typically found in the subject line of previous correspondence from the embassy. Inquiries should only be made after the documents have been officially submitted.

A user applied for a family reunion visa on January 30th, but has not received a response from the ABH (Federal Office for Migration and Refugees). They received a message from the BVA (Federal Office of Administration) stating that their application is not yet in the system and has not been forwarded by the embassy/consulate. The user has provided requested documents (passport copy, residence permit, university documents, housing proof, blocked account confirmation, bank statements, health insurance). The system should advise the user to: 1. Contact the embassy/consulate directly for an update, noting specific contact hours if known (e.g., Wednesday 10:00-12:00 Moscow time). 2. Understand that a delay in processing is possible and the lack of system entry doesn't necessarily mean the application is permanently stalled, but persistent follow-up is needed. 3. Check if emails are being responded to and confirm the correct phone number. 4. Be aware that the documents requested might have been a prerequisite for the ABH to formally process the application.

When a German visa application status indicates "documents sent to Moscow" (or to the German Embassy in the applicant's home country), it generally means that the German authorities (e.g., ABH) have made their decision and forwarded the documents to the German Embassy in the applicant's country of residence. The next step is typically to await communication from the Embassy, which may include a request for a 14-day travel insurance policy if the visa has been approved.