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5 euro Covid-19 fee

The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs has given VFS permission to charge an additional ‘Covid-19 fee’ of 5 euros plus tax (or the equivalent in local currency) per application. This non-refundable allowance will be levied online or at the Visa Application centre.

Temporary visa category partner in long-distance relationship

A new temporary short-stay visa category ‘partner in long-distance relationship’ has been created by the Netherlands.

Additional Covid-19 fee and mandatory passport return by courier

2 euro Covid-19 fee

For the time being, until 31 December 2020 (subject to prolongation), the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs has given VFS permission to charge an additional ‘Covid-19 fee’ of 2 euros (or the equivalent in local currency) per application. This non-refundable allowance will be levied online or at the VAC – whichever scenario is applicable in your specific country.

Passport return by courier

Until further notice, the use of a courier service for returning your passport(s) is mandatory. This measure has been taken to reduce the number of people in a particular Visa Application Centre.

31 July 2020:

European Union citizens including UK nationals, and members of their families, as well as residents of third countries on the list established by the EU can presently travel to the Netherlands. Please note this list is subject to change, according to developments regarding Covid-19.

For countries still under the EU travel ban, there is a limited number of exemptions (where it ís possible to travel to the Netherlands).

Visit the relevant page on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website to view the list of countries, to learn more about the exemptions and to see if you can apply for a visa.

Your application will only enter the decision phase if it fulfils all Schengen visa requirements and explicitly and clearly meets the criteria for an exemption.