Visa Information

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of your visit to Netherlands you intend to engage in business, or official duties you must refer to other relevant visa categories.

Check the details on your visa

Upon receiving your visa at VFS, please ensure that all the information is accurate, including your name and the visa’s validity period. If there’s a mistake on your visa, the airline may not let you board your flight or you may be refused entry into the Schengen area.

Is there a mistake on your visa? Notify the agent at VFS Global immediately.

If you notice the mistake at a later stage or if your visa was sent by courier, please contact the Dutch embassy immediately.

During which period can I travel?

The fields 'From' and 'Until' on your visa tell you how long your visa is valid for.

• ‘From’: the first day that you can enter the Schengen area
• ‘Until’: the last day by which you must leave the Schengen area

How long can I stay?

The field ‘Duration of stay’ on your visa tells you how many days you may stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries, within the period of validity mentioned at 'From' and ‘Until’. This is a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the Schengen area must not total more than 90 days.

If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.

Travelling with children

If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).

When a child travels with one parent (or alone)

When a minor travels with one parent or alone a so-called “consent letter for minors travelling abroad” is needed. For more information, see the page Travelling with children on government.nl.

Visa Fees

• *All charges are to be paid via ATM card (POS).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

Checklist tourism

• Complete the online Schengen visa application form. Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
• For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands?

Photo Specifications

Two recent full face color photos, passport size (45 mm x 35 mm), taken against a light background

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour:

• Taken against a clear white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality(as per the ticked sample but with white background);
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing time

You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before you travel. The maximum processing time is 45 days.

During your appointment you will be asked to submit your passport. You cannot take your passport home with you while your visa application is being processed. If you are a pilot or flight attendant you do not have to submit your passport during your visa application.

Additional information for specific nationalities

Some countries in the Schengen area share information about visa applicants. You can read more about this on the European Commission website

Tracking the status of your application

You can track the status of your application using your track & trace code. Do not contact NetherlandsWorldwide or the embassy or consulate-general about your application. It is not possible to speed up processing of your application.

If you have questions about the status of your application or if you have not heard anything after 45 days, contact the VFS Global application centre.

Download Forms

Schengen Short Stay Application form

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of your visit to Netherlands you intend to engage in business, or official duties you must refer to other relevant visa categories.

Check the details on your visa

Upon receiving your visa at VFS, please ensure that all the information is accurate, including your name and the visa’s validity period. If there’s a mistake on your visa, the airline may not let you board your flight or you may be refused entry into the Schengen area.

Is there a mistake on your visa? Notify the agent at VFS Global immediately.

If you notice the mistake at a later stage or if your visa was sent by courier, please contact the Dutch embassy immediately.

During which period can I travel?

The fields 'From' and 'Until' on your visa tell you how long your visa is valid for.

• ‘From’: the first day that you can enter the Schengen area
• ‘Until’: the last day by which you must leave the Schengen area

How long can I stay?

The field ‘Duration of stay’ on your visa tells you how many days you may stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries, within the period of validity mentioned at 'From' and ‘Until’. This is a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the Schengen area must not total more than 90 days.

If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.

Travelling with children

If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).

When a child travels with one parent (or alone)

When a minor travels with one parent or alone a so-called “consent letter for minors travelling abroad” is needed. For more information, see the page Travelling with children on government.nl.

Visa Fees

• *All charges are to be paid via ATM card (POS).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

Checklist business/conference.

Checklist for official visit.

• Complete the online Schengen visa application form. Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
• For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands?

Photo Specifications

Two recent full face color photos, passport size (45 mm x 35 mm), taken against a light background

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour:

• Taken against a clear white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality(as per the ticked sample but with white background);
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing time

You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before you travel. The maximum processing time is 45 days.

During your appointment you will be asked to submit your passport. You cannot take your passport home with you while your visa application is being processed. If you are a pilot or flight attendant you do not have to submit your passport during your visa application.

Additional information for specific nationalities

Some countries in the Schengen area share information about visa applicants. You can read more about this on the European Commission website

Tracking the status of your application

You can track the status of your application using your track & trace code. Do not contact NetherlandsWorldwide or the embassy or consulate-general about your application. It is not possible to speed up processing of your application.

If you have questions about the status of your application or if you have not heard anything after 45 days, contact the VFS Global application centre.

Download Forms

Schengen Short Stay Application form

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of your visit to Netherlands you intend to engage in business, or official duties you must refer to other relevant visa categories.

Check the details on your visa

Upon receiving your visa at VFS, please ensure that all the information is accurate, including your name and the visa’s validity period. If there’s a mistake on your visa, the airline may not let you board your flight or you may be refused entry into the Schengen area.

Is there a mistake on your visa? Notify the agent at VFS Global immediately.

If you notice the mistake at a later stage or if your visa was sent by courier, please contact the Dutch embassy immediately.

During which period can I travel?

The fields 'From' and 'Until' on your visa tell you how long your visa is valid for.

• ‘From’: the first day that you can enter the Schengen area
• ‘Until’: the last day by which you must leave the Schengen area

How long can I stay?

The field ‘Duration of stay’ on your visa tells you how many days you may stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries, within the period of validity mentioned at 'From' and ‘Until’. This is a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the Schengen area must not total more than 90 days.

If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.

Travelling with children

If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).

When a child travels with one parent (or alone)

When a minor travels with one parent or alone a so-called “consent letter for minors travelling abroad” is needed. For more information, see the page Travelling with children on government.nl.

Visa Fees

• *All charges are to be paid via ATM card (POS).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

Checklist visiting Family

• Complete the online Schengen visa application form. Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
• For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands?

Photo Specifications

Two recent full face color photos, passport size (45 mm x 35 mm), taken against a light background

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour:

• Taken against a clear white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality(as per the ticked sample but with white background);
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing time

You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before you travel. The maximum processing time is 45 days.

During your appointment you will be asked to submit your passport. You cannot take your passport home with you while your visa application is being processed. If you are a pilot or flight attendant you do not have to submit your passport during your visa application.

Additional information for specific nationalities

Some countries in the Schengen area share information about visa applicants. You can read more about this on the European Commission website

Tracking the status of your application

You can track the status of your application using your track & trace code. Do not contact NetherlandsWorldwide or the embassy or consulate-general about your application. It is not possible to speed up processing of your application.

If you have questions about the status of your application or if you have not heard anything after 45 days, contact the VFS Global application centre.

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of your visit to Netherlands you intend to engage in business, or official duties you must refer to other relevant visa categories.

Check the details on your visa

Upon receiving your visa at VFS, please ensure that all the information is accurate, including your name and the visa’s validity period. If there’s a mistake on your visa, the airline may not let you board your flight or you may be refused entry into the Schengen area.

Is there a mistake on your visa? Notify the agent at VFS Global immediately.

If you notice the mistake at a later stage or if your visa was sent by courier, please contact the Dutch embassy immediately.

During which period can I travel?

The fields 'From' and 'Until' on your visa tell you how long your visa is valid for.

• ‘From’: the first day that you can enter the Schengen area
• ‘Until’: the last day by which you must leave the Schengen area

How long can I stay?

The field ‘Duration of stay’ on your visa tells you how many days you may stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries, within the period of validity mentioned at 'From' and ‘Until’. This is a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the Schengen area must not total more than 90 days.

If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.

Travelling with children

If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).

When a child travels with one parent (or alone)

When a minor travels with one parent or alone a so-called “consent letter for minors travelling abroad” is needed. For more information, see the page Travelling with children on government.nl.

Visa Fees

• *All charges are to be paid via ATM card (POS).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

Checklist airport transit visa

• Complete the online Schengen visa application form. Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
• For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands?

Photo Specifications

Two recent full face color photos, passport size (45 mm x 35 mm), taken against a light background

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour:

• Taken against a clear white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality(as per the ticked sample but with white background);
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing time

You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before you travel. The maximum processing time is 45 days.

During your appointment you will be asked to submit your passport. You cannot take your passport home with you while your visa application is being processed. If you are a pilot or flight attendant you do not have to submit your passport during your visa application.

Additional information for specific nationalities

Some countries in the Schengen area share information about visa applicants. You can read more about this on the European Commission website

Tracking the status of your application

You can track the status of your application using your track & trace code. Do not contact NetherlandsWorldwide or the embassy or consulate-general about your application. It is not possible to speed up processing of your application.

If you have questions about the status of your application or if you have not heard anything after 45 days, contact the VFS Global application centre.

Download Forms

Schengen Short Stay Application form

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of your visit to Netherlands you intend to engage in business, or official duties you must refer to other relevant visa categories.

Check the details on your visa

Upon receiving your visa at VFS, please ensure that all the information is accurate, including your name and the visa’s validity period. If there’s a mistake on your visa, the airline may not let you board your flight or you may be refused entry into the Schengen area.

Is there a mistake on your visa? Notify the agent at VFS Global immediately.

If you notice the mistake at a later stage or if your visa was sent by courier, please contact the Dutch embassy immediately.

During which period can I travel?

The fields 'From' and 'Until' on your visa tell you how long your visa is valid for.

• ‘From’: the first day that you can enter the Schengen area
• ‘Until’: the last day by which you must leave the Schengen area

How long can I stay?

The field ‘Duration of stay’ on your visa tells you how many days you may stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries, within the period of validity mentioned at 'From' and ‘Until’. This is a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the Schengen area must not total more than 90 days.

If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.

Travelling with children

If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).

When a child travels with one parent (or alone)

When a minor travels with one parent or alone a so-called “consent letter for minors travelling abroad” is needed. For more information, see the page Travelling with children on government.nl.

Visa Fees

• *All charges are to be paid via ATM card (POS).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

Checklist for family members of EU/EEA or Swiss nationals

• Complete the online Schengen visa application form. Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
• For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands?

Photo Specifications

Two recent full face color photos, passport size (45 mm x 35 mm), taken against a light background

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour:

• Taken against a clear white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality(as per the ticked sample but with white background);
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing time

You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before you travel. The maximum processing time is 45 days.

During your appointment you will be asked to submit your passport. You cannot take your passport home with you while your visa application is being processed. If you are a pilot or flight attendant you do not have to submit your passport during your visa application.

Additional information for specific nationalities

Some countries in the Schengen area share information about visa applicants. You can read more about this on the European Commission website

Tracking the status of your application

You can track the status of your application using your track & trace code. Do not contact NetherlandsWorldwide or the embassy or consulate-general about your application. It is not possible to speed up processing of your application.

If you have questions about the status of your application or if you have not heard anything after 45 days, contact the VFS Global application centre.

Download Forms

Schengen Short Stay Application form

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of your visit to Netherlands you intend to engage in business, or official duties you must refer to other relevant visa categories.

Check the details on your visa

Upon receiving your visa at VFS, please ensure that all the information is accurate, including your name and the visa’s validity period. If there’s a mistake on your visa, the airline may not let you board your flight or you may be refused entry into the Schengen area.

Is there a mistake on your visa? Notify the agent at VFS Global immediately.

If you notice the mistake at a later stage or if your visa was sent by courier, please contact the Dutch embassy immediately.

During which period can I travel?

The fields 'From' and 'Until' on your visa tell you how long your visa is valid for.

• ‘From’: the first day that you can enter the Schengen area
• ‘Until’: the last day by which you must leave the Schengen area

How long can I stay?

The field ‘Duration of stay’ on your visa tells you how many days you may stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries, within the period of validity mentioned at 'From' and ‘Until’. This is a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the Schengen area must not total more than 90 days.

If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.

Travelling with children

If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).

When a child travels with one parent (or alone)

When a minor travels with one parent or alone a so-called “consent letter for minors travelling abroad” is needed. For more information, see the page Travelling with children on government.nl.

Visa Fees

• *All charges are to be paid via ATM card (POS).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

Checklist for parents of Dutch nationals under 18 applying for a visa

• Complete the online Schengen visa application form. Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
• For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands?

Photo Specifications

Two recent full face color photos, passport size (45 mm x 35 mm), taken against a light background

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour:

• Taken against a clear white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality(as per the ticked sample but with white background);
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Time

You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before you travel. The maximum processing time is 45 days.

During your appointment you will be asked to submit your passport. You cannot take your passport home with you while your visa application is being processed. If you are a pilot or flight attendant you do not have to submit your passport during your visa application.

Additional information for specific nationalities

Some countries in the Schengen area share information about visa applicants. You can read more about this on the European Commission website

Tracking the status of your application

You can track the status of your application using your track & trace code. Do not contact NetherlandsWorldwide or the embassy or consulate-general about your application. It is not possible to speed up processing of your application.

If you have questions about the status of your application or if you have not heard anything after 45 days, contact the VFS Global application centre.

Download Forms

Schengen Short Stay Application form

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of your visit to Netherlands you intend to engage in business, or official duties you must refer to other relevant visa categories.

Check the details on your visa

Upon receiving your visa at VFS, please ensure that all the information is accurate, including your name and the visa’s validity period. If there’s a mistake on your visa, the airline may not let you board your flight or you may be refused entry into the Schengen area.

Is there a mistake on your visa? Notify the agent at VFS Global immediately.

If you notice the mistake at a later stage or if your visa was sent by courier, please contact the Dutch embassy immediately.

During which period can I travel?

The fields 'From' and 'Until' on your visa tell you how long your visa is valid for.

• ‘From’: the first day that you can enter the Schengen area
• ‘Until’: the last day by which you must leave the Schengen area

How long can I stay?

The field ‘Duration of stay’ on your visa tells you how many days you may stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries, within the period of validity mentioned at 'From' and ‘Until’. This is a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the Schengen area must not total more than 90 days.

If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.

Travelling with children

If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).

When a child travels with one parent (or alone)

When a minor travels with one parent or alone a so-called “consent letter for minors travelling abroad” is needed. For more information, see the page Travelling with children on government.nl.

Visa Fees

• *All charges are to be paid via ATM card (POS).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

• Complete the online Schengen visa application form. Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
• For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands?

Photo Specifications

Two recent full face color photos, passport size (45 mm x 35 mm), taken against a light background

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour:

• Taken against a clear white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality(as per the ticked sample but with white background);
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Time

The earliest you can apply for your visa is 6 months before you intend to travel. In most cases, the processing time is 30 calendar days. After applying for your visa, you will not be able to take home your passport while your visa application is being processed.

Note for airplane crew members

If you are an airplane pilot or cabin crew member your passport will not have to remain with VFS during the processing of your visa application.

Why you might wait longer than 30 calendar days:

In some cases the processing time for your visa application may exceed 30 calendar days. Reasons why your visa application may take longer include:

• Your application is impacted by high volume.
• Your application requires further consideration.
• You need to provide additional documents.

Longer processing time for certain nationalities:

Some Schengen member states want to exchange information on visa applicants. For more information please the website of the European Commission.

Please avoid contacting NetherlandsWorldwide or the Embassy:

You can track the status of your application using your track & trace code. If you have any questions about the status of your application after the 30 calendar days have passed, contact the Visa Application Centre

We kindly ask that you refrain from contacting NetherlandsWorldwide regarding the status of your application. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to speed up the processing.

Thank you for your understanding.

Download Forms

Schengen Short Stay Application form

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of your visit to Netherlands you intend to engage in business, or official duties you must refer to other relevant visa categories.

Check the details on your visa

Upon receiving your visa at VFS, please ensure that all the information is accurate, including your name and the visa’s validity period. If there’s a mistake on your visa, the airline may not let you board your flight or you may be refused entry into the Schengen area.

Is there a mistake on your visa? Notify the agent at VFS Global immediately.

If you notice the mistake at a later stage or if your visa was sent by courier, please contact the Dutch embassy immediately.

During which period can I travel?

The fields 'From' and 'Until' on your visa tell you how long your visa is valid for.

• ‘From’: the first day that you can enter the Schengen area
• ‘Until’: the last day by which you must leave the Schengen area

How long can I stay?

The field ‘Duration of stay’ on your visa tells you how many days you may stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries, within the period of validity mentioned at 'From' and ‘Until’. This is a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the Schengen area must not total more than 90 days.

If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.

Travelling with children

If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).

When a child travels with one parent (or alone)

When a minor travels with one parent or alone a so-called “consent letter for minors travelling abroad” is needed. For more information, see the page Travelling with children on government.nl.

Visa Fees

• *All charges are to be paid via ATM card (POS).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

• Complete the online Schengen visa application form. Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
• For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands?

Photo Specifications

Two recent full face color photos, passport size (45 mm x 35 mm), taken against a light background

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour:

• Taken against a clear white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality(as per the ticked sample but with white background);
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Time

The earliest you can apply for your visa is 6 months before you intend to travel. In most cases, the processing time is 30 calendar days. After applying for your visa, you will not be able to take home your passport while your visa application is being processed.

Note for airplane crew members

If you are an airplane pilot or cabin crew member your passport will not have to remain with VFS during the processing of your visa application.

Why you might wait longer than 30 calendar days:

In some cases the processing time for your visa application may exceed 30 calendar days. Reasons why your visa application may take longer include:

• Your application is impacted by high volume.
• Your application requires further consideration.
• You need to provide additional documents.

Longer processing time for certain nationalities:

Some Schengen member states want to exchange information on visa applicants. For more information please the website of the European Commission.

Please avoid contacting NetherlandsWorldwide or the Embassy:

You can track the status of your application using your track & trace code. If you have any questions about the status of your application after the 30 calendar days have passed, contact the Visa Application Centre

We kindly ask that you refrain from contacting NetherlandsWorldwide regarding the status of your application. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to speed up the processing.

Thank you for your understanding.

Download Forms

Schengen Short Stay Application form

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of your visit to Netherlands you intend to engage in business, or official duties you must refer to other relevant visa categories.

Check the details on your visa

Upon receiving your visa at VFS, please ensure that all the information is accurate, including your name and the visa’s validity period. If there’s a mistake on your visa, the airline may not let you board your flight or you may be refused entry into the Schengen area.

Is there a mistake on your visa? Notify the agent at VFS Global immediately.

If you notice the mistake at a later stage or if your visa was sent by courier, please contact the Dutch embassy immediately.

During which period can I travel?

The fields 'From' and 'Until' on your visa tell you how long your visa is valid for.

• ‘From’: the first day that you can enter the Schengen area
• ‘Until’: the last day by which you must leave the Schengen area

How long can I stay?

The field ‘Duration of stay’ on your visa tells you how many days you may stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries, within the period of validity mentioned at 'From' and ‘Until’. This is a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the Schengen area must not total more than 90 days.

If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.

Travelling with children

If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).

When a child travels with one parent (or alone)

When a minor travels with one parent or alone a so-called “consent letter for minors travelling abroad” is needed. For more information, see the page Travelling with children on government.nl.

Visa Fees

• *All charges are to be paid via ATM card (POS).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

Checklist for study, training or traineeship

• Complete the online Schengen visa application form. Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
• For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands?

Photo Specifications

Two recent full face color photos, passport size (45 mm x 35 mm), taken against a light background

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour:

• Taken against a clear white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality(as per the ticked sample but with white background);
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing time

You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before you travel. The maximum processing time is 45 days.

During your appointment you will be asked to submit your passport. You cannot take your passport home with you while your visa application is being processed. If you are a pilot or flight attendant you do not have to submit your passport during your visa application.

Additional information for specific nationalities

Some countries in the Schengen area share information about visa applicants. You can read more about this on the European Commission website

Tracking the status of your application

You can track the status of your application using your track & trace code. Do not contact NetherlandsWorldwide or the embassy or consulate-general about your application. It is not possible to speed up processing of your application.

If you have questions about the status of your application or if you have not heard anything after 45 days, contact the VFS Global application centre.

Download Forms

Schengen Short Stay Application form

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of your visit to Netherlands you intend to engage in business, or official duties you must refer to other relevant visa categories.

Check the details on your visa

Upon receiving your visa at VFS, please ensure that all the information is accurate, including your name and the visa’s validity period. If there’s a mistake on your visa, the airline may not let you board your flight or you may be refused entry into the Schengen area.

Is there a mistake on your visa? Notify the agent at VFS Global immediately.

If you notice the mistake at a later stage or if your visa was sent by courier, please contact the Dutch embassy immediately.

During which period can I travel?

The fields 'From' and 'Until' on your visa tell you how long your visa is valid for.

• ‘From’: the first day that you can enter the Schengen area
• ‘Until’: the last day by which you must leave the Schengen area

How long can I stay?

The field ‘Duration of stay’ on your visa tells you how many days you may stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries, within the period of validity mentioned at 'From' and ‘Until’. This is a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the Schengen area must not total more than 90 days.

If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.

Travelling with children

If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).

When a child travels with one parent (or alone)

When a minor travels with one parent or alone a so-called “consent letter for minors travelling abroad” is needed. For more information, see the page Travelling with children on government.nl.

Visa Fees

• *All charges are to be paid via ATM card (POS).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

Checklist for Official mission

• Complete the online Schengen visa application form. Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
• For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands?

Photo Specifications

Two recent full face color photos, passport size (45 mm x 35 mm), taken against a light background

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour:

• Taken against a clear white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality(as per the ticked sample but with white background);
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Times

The earliest you can apply for your visa is 6 months before you intend to travel. In most cases, the processing time is 30 calendar days. After applying for your visa, you will not be able to take home your passport while your visa application is being processed.

Note for airplane crew members

If you are an airplane pilot or cabin crew member your passport will not have to remain with VFS during the processing of your visa application.

Why you might wait longer than 30 calendar days:

In some cases the processing time for your visa application may exceed 30 calendar days. Reasons why your visa application may take longer include:

• Your application is impacted by high volume.
• Your application requires further consideration.
• You need to provide additional documents.

Longer processing time for certain nationalities:

Some Schengen member states want to exchange information on visa applicants. For more information please the website of the European Commission.

Please avoid contacting NetherlandsWorldwide or the Embassy:

You can track the status of your application using your track & trace code. If you have any questions about the status of your application after the 30 calendar days have passed, contact the Visa Application Centre

We kindly ask that you refrain from contacting NetherlandsWorldwide regarding the status of your application. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to speed up the processing.

Thank you for your understanding.

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Schengen Short Stay Application form

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of your visit to Netherlands you intend to engage in business, or official duties you must refer to other relevant visa categories.

Check the details on your visa

Upon receiving your visa at VFS, please ensure that all the information is accurate, including your name and the visa’s validity period. If there’s a mistake on your visa, the airline may not let you board your flight or you may be refused entry into the Schengen area.

Is there a mistake on your visa? Notify the agent at VFS Global immediately.

If you notice the mistake at a later stage or if your visa was sent by courier, please contact the Dutch embassy immediately.

During which period can I travel?

The fields 'From' and 'Until' on your visa tell you how long your visa is valid for.

• ‘From’: the first day that you can enter the Schengen area
• ‘Until’: the last day by which you must leave the Schengen area

How long can I stay?

The field ‘Duration of stay’ on your visa tells you how many days you may stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries, within the period of validity mentioned at 'From' and ‘Until’. This is a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the Schengen area must not total more than 90 days.

If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.

Travelling with children

If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).

When a child travels with one parent (or alone)

When a minor travels with one parent or alone a so-called “consent letter for minors travelling abroad” is needed. For more information, see the page Travelling with children on government.nl.

Visa Fees

• *All charges are to be paid via ATM card (POS).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

Checklist for medical treatment

• Complete the online Schengen visa application form. Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
• For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands?

Photo Specifications

Two recent full face color photos, passport size (45 mm x 35 mm), taken against a light background

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour:

• Taken against a clear white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality(as per the ticked sample but with white background);
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing times

You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before you travel. The maximum processing time is 45 days.

During your appointment you will be asked to submit your passport. You cannot take your passport home with you while your visa application is being processed. If you are a pilot or flight attendant you do not have to submit your passport during your visa application.

Additional information for specific nationalities

Some countries in the Schengen area share information about visa applicants. You can read more about this on the European Commission website

Tracking the status of your application

You can track the status of your application using your track & trace code. Do not contact NetherlandsWorldwide or the embassy or consulate-general about your application. It is not possible to speed up processing of your application.

If you have questions about the status of your application or if you have not heard anything after 45 days, contact the VFS Global application centre.

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Schengen Short Stay Application form

Overview

You are a foreign national (i.e. non-Dutch) with a valid long-term residence permit for the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Your document was stolen, lost or has expired during your stay abroad and you have to return. In this case you need for an entry visa.

Travelling with children

If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).

When a child travels with one parent (or alone)

When a minor travels with one parent or alone a so-called “consent letter for minors travelling abroad” is needed. For more information, see the page Travelling with children on government.nl.

Check the details on your visa

Upon receiving your visa at VFS, please ensure that all the information is accurate, including your name and the visa’s validity period. If there’s a mistake on your visa, the airline may not let you board your flight or you may be refused entry into the Schengen area.

Is there a mistake on your visa? Notify the agent at VFS Global immediately.

If you notice the mistake at a later stage or if your visa was sent by courier, please contact the Dutch embassy immediately.

During which period can I travel?

The fields 'From' and 'Until' on your visa tell you how long your visa is valid for.

• ‘From’: the first day that you can enter the Schengen area
• ‘Until’: the last day by which you must leave the Schengen area

How long can I stay?

The field ‘Duration of stay’ on your visa tells you how many days you may stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries, within the period of validity mentioned at 'From' and ‘Until’. This is a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the Schengen area must not total more than 90 days.

If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.

Visa Fees

• *All charges are to be paid via ATM card (POS).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• For Entry visa, please use the following checklist with the following name: entry visa for expired/lost residence permit

• Complete the online Schengen visa application form. Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
• For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands?

Photo Specifications

As a part of your visa application, your digital photograph will be taken and you will need to provide your fingerprints

Read more about the biometric data collection when you attend the Visa application centre

Processing Time

You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before you travel. The maximum processing time is 45 days.

During your appointment you will be asked to submit your passport. You cannot take your passport home with you while your visa application is being processed. If you are a pilot or flight attendant you do not have to submit your passport during your visa application.

Additional information for specific nationalities

Some countries in the Schengen area share information about visa applicants. You can read more about this on the European Commission website

Tracking the status of your application

You can track the status of your application using your track & trace code. Do not contact NetherlandsWorldwide or the embassy or consulate-general about your application. It is not possible to speed up processing of your application.

If you have questions about the status of your application or if you have not heard anything after 45 days, contact the VFS Global application centre.

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of your visit to Netherlands you intend to engage in business, or official duties you must refer to other relevant visa categories.

Check the details on your visa

Upon receiving your visa at VFS, please ensure that all the information is accurate, including your name and the visa’s validity period. If there’s a mistake on your visa, the airline may not let you board your flight or you may be refused entry into the Schengen area.

Is there a mistake on your visa? Notify the agent at VFS Global immediately.

If you notice the mistake at a later stage or if your visa was sent by courier, please contact the Dutch embassy immediately.

During which period can I travel?

The fields 'From' and 'Until' on your visa tell you how long your visa is valid for.

• ‘From’: the first day that you can enter the Schengen area
• ‘Until’: the last day by which you must leave the Schengen area

How long can I stay?

The field ‘Duration of stay’ on your visa tells you how many days you may stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries, within the period of validity mentioned at 'From' and ‘Until’. This is a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the Schengen area must not total more than 90 days.

If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.

Travelling with children

If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).

When a child travels with one parent (or alone)

When a minor travels with one parent or alone a so-called “consent letter for minors travelling abroad” is needed. For more information, see the page Travelling with children on government.nl.

Visa Fees

• *All charges are to be paid via ATM card (POS).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

• Complete the online Schengen visa application form. Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
• For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands?

Photo Specifications

Two recent full face color photos, passport size (45 mm x 35 mm), taken against a light background

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour:

• Taken against a clear white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality(as per the ticked sample but with white background);
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing time

You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before you travel. The maximum processing time is 45 days.

During your appointment you will be asked to submit your passport. You cannot take your passport home with you while your visa application is being processed. If you are a pilot or flight attendant you do not have to submit your passport during your visa application.

Additional information for specific nationalities

Some countries in the Schengen area share information about visa applicants. You can read more about this on the European Commission website

Tracking the status of your application

You can track the status of your application using your track & trace code. Do not contact NetherlandsWorldwide or the embassy or consulate-general about your application. It is not possible to speed up processing of your application.

If you have questions about the status of your application or if you have not heard anything after 45 days, contact the VFS Global application centre.

Download Forms

Schengen Short Stay Application form