Netherlands•Europe1-15 days
90 EUR
3 months
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Not Required
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Not Required
The Netherlands Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) permits non-EU nationals to visit the Schengen Area for tourism, business, or family visits. Valid for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, it requires a EUR 90 fee, travel insurance of at least EUR 30,000, and proof of EUR 55 per day in funds.
Processing takes up to 15 calendar days, extendable to 45 if further checks are needed. Applications are submitted in person at a Dutch embassy, consulate, or VFS Global centre, with biometrics required. Extensions are limited to emergencies only — routine renewal is not available.
This visa is ideal for travellers requiring a Schengen visa who plan a short visit to the Netherlands for tourism, business meetings, or family.
| Initial grant | 3 months |
Possess a valid passport or travel document issued within the past 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank pages.
Completed and signed Schengen visa application form.
Proof of travel purpose (e.g. hotel booking, official invitation letter, business itinerary).
Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the stay (at least EUR 55 per person per day, or a guarantor/sponsor).
Valid travel medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 for emergency medical care and repatriation across all Schengen states.
Proof of return/ties to the home country (e.g. employment contract, property ownership, or return flight reservation).
Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
Valid passport/travel document
Passport photo meeting Dutch government specifications
Travel medical insurance certificate (minimum EUR 30,000 cover)
Proof of travel purpose (itinerary, hotel booking, invitation)
Proof of sufficient financial resources or proof of sponsorship
Proof of return/ties to home country (e.g., flight reservation, employment letter)
| Application Steps | Determine visa requirements based on nationality.; Complete and sign the Schengen visa application f… | netherlandsworldwide.nl |
| Fee Breakdown | Standard Visa Fee: 90 EUR | fragomen.com |
| Fees | EUR 90 | fragomen.com |
| Job Offer Required | false | netherlandsworldwide.nl |
| Links | officialInfo: https://ind.nl/en/short-stay, applicationPortal: null | ind.nl |
| Application Portal | https://consular.mfaservices.nl/ | consular.mfaservices.nl |
| Official Info | https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/schengen-visa | netherlandsworldwide.nl |
| Max Stay | 90 days within any 180-day period | netherlandsworldwide.nl |
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