At the Dutch embassy/consulate in your country of residence, or via VFS Global/TLS Contact if outsourced. If visiting multiple Schengen countries, apply at the consulate of the country where you’ll spend the most time or first enter.

You’ll receive a refusal letter with reasons (e.g., insufficient funds, incomplete documents). Appeal within 4 weeks or reapply after addressing issues.

Yes, travel medical insurance with €30,000 coverage for medical emergencies, hospitalization, and repatriation (including pandemics) is mandatory.

Typically 15 calendar days, but up to 45 days during peak seasons or if additional documents are needed. Check status via VFS Global or embassy.

€90 for adults, €45 for children 6-12, free for children under 6. Additional service fees (e.g., VFS Global) may apply. Fees are non-refundable.

Extensions are rare, only for exceptional reasons (e.g., medical emergencies, force majeure). Apply at IND before expiry; provide proof like medical documents.

A Schengen Visa is for short stays (≤90 days) in the Schengen Area. An MVV (long-stay visa) is for stays >90 days, allowing entry to collect a residence permit for work, study, or family.

No, it’s for short stays (tourism, business, visits, or <90-day study). Work or long-term study requires a national visa (MVV) or residence permit.

Overstaying may lead to fines, deportation, or a ban from the Schengen Area. You must leave before the visa expires or apply for an extension in exceptional cases (e.g., medical emergencies).

Yes, family members (e.g., spouse, children under 18) can apply separately or together, meeting the same requirements. Minors need parental consent and birth certificates. Family of EU/EEA/Swiss nationals may qualify for free visa facilitation.

Allows travel to 29 Schengen countries (e.g., France, Germany) for up to 90 days in 180, no additional visas needed. Supports tourism, business, family visits, or short-term study. Multiple-entry visas offer flexibility for frequent travelers.

Valid for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, with a specific validity period (e.g., 1 month) based on your travel plans. Multiple-entry visas allow several trips within validity, following the 90/180 rule.

Valid passport, completed application form, recent photo, travel insurance (€30,000 coverage), proof of travel purpose (e.g., hotel bookings, invitation letter), financial proof (e.g., bank statements), return ticket, and legal residence proof. Minors need parental consent and birth certificate.

Valid passport (issued <10 years, valid 3+ months post-departure), completed application form, ICAO-compliant photo, travel insurance (€30,000 coverage), proof of purpose (e.g., itinerary, invitation letter), financial means (e.g., bank statements), and return intent (e.g., return ticket). No public order threat.

Check if you need a visa, determine purpose (e.g., tourism), fill out the online application form (via NetherlandsWorldwide), book an appointment at a Dutch embassy, consulate, or VFS Global/TLS Contact, submit documents in person, and pay the fee. Apply 6 months to 15 days before travel.

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals from countries without visa-free agreements (e.g., India, China, Russia) need a Schengen visa. Citizens of visa-free countries (e.g., US, Canada, Australia) don’t, but must carry a passport valid for 3+ months post-departure. Starting 2026, ETIAS applies for visa-free nationals.

The Netherlands Schengen Visa (Type C, short-stay visa) allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals to stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for purposes like tourism, business, or family visits. It can be single, double, or multiple-entry.