Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Visard's Schengen visa appointment monitoring and auto-booking service.
Getting Started
How does Visard work?
Visard monitors visa appointment systems (VFS Global, TLScontact, BLS International) every 3 seconds, that’s 28,800 checks per day. When a slot opens, you receive an instant push notification via Telegram. With auto-booking enabled, we can book the slot for you automatically.
Where will I receive notifications?
You will receive notifications inside the Telegram bot (@vissard_bot). Telegram delivers push notifications instantly to your phone, faster than email or SMS.
How do I get started?
Download Telegram, start our bot (@vissard_bot), select your application country and destination, choose your service (notifications or auto-booking), and complete payment. The entire setup takes under 60 seconds.
What is Visard and how does it work?
Visard is a UK-registered software service (Visard Ltd, Companies House 15502153, founded 2023) that watches Schengen visa appointment calendars at VFS Global, TLScontact and BLS every 3 seconds and alerts you on Telegram within a second of a slot appearing. It is not a visa agency and it does not process applications; it is also not related to Visard AI or Vizard, which are unrelated products. Notifications start at £35; auto-booking books the slot for you and charges £100 per applicant only after the booking.
Does Visard actually book the Schengen appointment for me, or does it only send alerts?
Both, depending on the plan. With notifications you receive the Telegram alert and book the slot yourself on the visa centre website. With auto-booking Visard books the appointment for you within the dates and centre you chose, the official confirmation arrives in Telegram, and the Visard fee is charged only after that. Auto-booking is available on 17 UK corridors; Italy, Spain and Switzerland from the UK are notifications-only.
Pricing & Payment
How much does Visard cost?
Pricing depends on your application country. UK: £35 (single country) or £65 (all countries). Ireland: €40/€50. UAE: AED 200/AED 350. USA: $40/$60. India: ₹2,500/₹4,600. Turkey: $25/$50. Morocco: $25/$50. Auto-booking (where available): UK £100, Ireland €100, USA $100, pay only after appointment is secured.
Is it a recurring subscription?
No. We charge you only once. Your subscription is valid for 31 days from activation. No auto-renewal, no hidden fees.
Is it safe to transfer money in the bot?
Yes, completely safe. We use Stripe, the same payment processor used by Booking.com, Deliveroo, and thousands of other companies. All payments are encrypted and you have full chargeback protection.
Can I get a refund?
For notifications: we provide a refund if we failed to send a notification for a slot you booked. For auto-booking: if we don’t book an appointment, you don’t pay, that’s our pay-after-success model.
Coverage & Countries
What countries do you support?
We support applications from 10 countries: UK (23 destinations), Ireland (13), UAE (13), USA (5), India (6), Turkey (10), Morocco (10), Kuwait (11), Saudi Arabia (14), and Qatar (13).
Is 1-month subscription period enough?
Yes. Our statistics show 30% of available slots are for next week, 40% within the current month. Most users secure an appointment within 4–7 days.
Can I use one subscription for my whole family?
Yes. One notification subscription covers all applicants. For auto-booking, additional family members are discounted (e.g., £50 each after the first £100).
Auto-Booking
What is auto-booking?
We book the appointment for you automatically. You provide your details once via our Telegram bot, and when a slot appears, our system books it instantly. You receive the official VFS/TLS booking confirmation.
Do I really pay nothing upfront?
Correct. We request payment only after we send you the confirmed booking. No appointment = no payment.
Which countries support auto-booking?
UK: 19 countries (excluding France, Spain, Switzerland). Ireland: 6 countries. USA: Portugal only. UAE, India, Turkey, Morocco: notifications only, auto-booking coming soon.
Safety & Trust
Is Visard legit for Schengen visa appointment alerts in the UK?
Yes. Visard Ltd is registered in the UK (Companies House 15502153) and has delivered 15,000+ appointments since 2023. Reviews are public on Trustpilot (uk.trustpilot.com/review/visard.io; 461+ reviews, 4.8 stars as of 12 September 2026). Pricing is published, notifications are a one-off 31-day payment with no auto-renewal, and the auto-booking service fee is charged only after an appointment is booked. Visard does not guarantee an appointment and does not sell or resell slots.
Is Visard a legitimate company?
Yes. Visard LTD is registered in the United Kingdom and verifiable on Companies House. We process payments through Stripe, comply with UK GDPR, and have 15,000+ appointments secured.
Will using a bot affect my visa application?
No. Zero reported cases of appointments cancelled due to automated booking. Your visa outcome depends entirely on your documents.
What about my personal data?
For notifications: we only need your destination preferences. For auto-booking via TLS: login credentials only (change password after). For VFS: personal data for forms, deleted regularly. UK GDPR compliant.