If you wish to visit the Netherlands for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering the Netherlands.
A short-stay Schengen visa allows the holder to transit through or remain in Dutch territory and all other Schengen States for a maximum period of three months (90 days) within any period of 180 days.
You will have to obtain the Schengen visa from the country where the main purpose of travel lies.
When travelling to more than one Schengen country, submit your application with the country where you will be staying the longest. In case of equally long stays, you must apply with the Schengen country where you arrive first.
A business visa is required if during any portion of your visit you intend to conduct business or commercial activities, e.g. meetings, conferences, training.
Such a visa can only be issued to travellers not being paid for work by an entity within the Netherlands. If you intend to undertake paid work in the Netherlands, you will need to obtain a work permit.
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
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 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.
All applicants need to schedule an appointment to submit their application at the VFS Visa Application Centre for the Netherlands. As a general rule, every applicant has to submit the application in person (this includes babies and children)
Please note There is no services such as urgent submission or priority appointment for Schengen Visa
Embassy may restrict and close the appointment booking in case they get over applications
| City | Working Days | Working Time * |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Monday to Friday (Except Holidays) | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Bengaluru | Monday to Friday (Except Holidays) | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Chandigarh | Monday to Friday (Except Holidays) | 09:00 - 17:00 |
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Without biometrics information your visa application will not be processed
Please note that VFS Global offers an additional optional service for visa applicants in India. VFS charges an extra service fee for this service, to be paid by the applicant.
| Visa | Euro |
|---|---|
| Schengen visa child (under 6) | Free of Charge |
| Schengen visa child (6 - 11) | € 45 |
| Schengen visa normal fee | € 90 |
For each application VFS Application centre charges its fee for taking application and submission at embassy on your behalf. Following is the fee structure at VFS Application Centre across all centres:
| SN | Particulars | Amount | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service Fee | 1855.00 | Mandatory |
| 2 | Premium Lounge | 5800.00 | Optional |
| 3 | Courier Fees | 825.00 | Passport delivered at home or office (recommended) |
Submit your visa application from the comfort and safety of your home, office or any other preferred location with our Visa at Your Doorstep service.
Book an appointment
As your travel consultant or contact VFS Global to book this service as this service is not available all the places, please consult your travel agent or VFS Global for this service.
Once you have given your details, you will be contacted by a member of our staff within 1 working day, except on public holidays.
Confirm your appointment
A VFS Global team member will contact you to discuss your requirements, document prerequisites, preferred location and service fee. You will then receive a confirmation for your appointment
Submit your application to our team
VFS Global team visits your location at the scheduled time and date. The team assists you with the full application submission process and providing all necessary clarifications.
Stay informed about the progress of your application
You will receive an email update about your application when your decision has been returned to the Visa Application Centre. You will then receive your passport, via the courier service
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