How to Check Your Visa Status Using Your Passport Number?
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What you'll learn in this article
You can check the status of your student visa or visitor visa using just your passport number. However, some immigration systems also require extra details like your visa application reference number or date of birth.
Let's look at how this works for popular study-abroad destinations.
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How to Check Australia Visa Status Using Passport Number
To track your Australian visa status:
- Visit the VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) system
- Click on Check your visa details and conditions
- Select 'Passport and country of passport'
- Enter:
- Your passport number
- Your country
- Date of birth
- Click Submit
You'll see your visa type, expiry, and work rights.
Related: Australia Student Visa Requirements
How to Check Canada Visa Application Status
You cannot check Canada visa status using just your passport number.
Instead, follow these steps:
- Go to the IRCC website
- Login using your GCKey or IRCC account
- Track status using your application number (starts with 'S' or 'V')
- If you applied offline, use the tracking ID from the VFS receipt
How to Check UK Visa Status Online
- Visit the UK Visas and Immigration page
- Sign in with your UKVI account (created during visa application)
- If you applied through TLScontact or VFS, you can track using:
- Reference number (GWF number)
- Date of birth
- Some services may allow passport number tracking, but it depends on the center
Why worry about student visa applications when AECC Counsellors can provide you with A-Z guidance tailored to meet your needs and aspirations.
Other Countries - Common Visa Tracking Options
| Country | Tracking with Passport Only? | Alternative Required |
|---|---|---|
| USA | No | DS-160 number + date of birth |
| Germany | No | Application or appointment number |
| New Zealand | Yes (for some applicants) | Can be done via RealMe login |
| Ireland | Yes (via VFS website) | Passport number + DOB |
What to Do If You Can't Track With Passport Number
Always save your application reference or tracking ID Check your email for any VFS/TLS login link Contact your visa consultant embassy helpline PDF copy of your visa application receipt
Final Advice for Students
Checking your visa status is easy, if you keep your documents and reference numbers safe. Use official government or VFS websites only.
AECC helps students:
- Apply for student visas to top countries
- Track visa applications
- Prepare all supporting documents
Worried about student visa rejection? Connect with AECC counsellors to understand the next steps you can take to ensure your student visa application is accepted without hassle.
Checking Visa Status by Passport Number FAQs
Not always. Some countries allow it (like Australia), others need more details.
Contact the embassy or VFS with a scanned passport copy and full name to recover tracking info.
Usually 2-3 weeks after biometrics, depending on the country and intake season.
Use the official government portal and log in with your visa reference number.
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About the Author
Published and reviewed by AECC counsellors who guide students through every step of their study-abroad journey.
Published by Payal Chandra Roy
IELTS, Courses and Application Expert | 15 Years in International Education
Payal Chandra Roy has 15 years of experience in international education, writing on three areas students navigate regardless of which destination they are heading to: English proficiency tests, course selection and application documents. She covers IELTS and the Duolingo English Test, writes on standalone course guides across disciplines, and covers the application documents that accompany university applications including Letters of Recommendation, Statements of Purpose, academic essays and CVs.
Her background is practical in a specific way. She began as a student counsellor advising students directly, then moved into training and developing counsellors across AECC's network. That progression means she understands not just what students need to know across these three areas, but where the advice they typically receive falls short. Her articles give students the kind of guidance a well-prepared counsellor would offer in a consultation: on which IELTS band a specific university actually requires, what a particular course looks like in practice, and what makes an SOP work for a student with their specific background.
With over 1,000 students helped and more than 464,000 article views across the AECC platform, Payal's content covers the questions that come up most consistently from students preparing for English proficiency tests, choosing a course and putting together their application documents. She holds an MBA in Marketing and is based at AECC's offices.
