Netherlands Visa
Your complete guide to applying for a Netherlands visa in the Schengen Area — from the requirements to booking your official appointment.
Available visa types
Tourist
For short tourist visits of up to 90 days.
Family visit
To visit relatives or family living in the country.
Business
For business meetings and trade fairs.
Transit
For passing through airports in the Schengen Area.
Requirements
- A valid passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date, with at least two blank pages.
- A completed Schengen visa application form.
- A recent passport photograph meeting Schengen specifications (white background).
- Travel medical insurance covering the entire trip, with minimum cover of €30,000.
- Proof of hotel or other accommodation for the full length of your stay.
- Return flight reservations or booking confirmation.
- Bank statements for the last 3 months showing sufficient funds.
- A letter from your employer stating your position, salary and approved leave.
- A travel itinerary setting out your day-by-day plans.
Required documents
You can upload all your documents as soon as you start your application, on the document upload page.
Application steps
- 1
Identify the Schengen country responsible for your application (the country of your longest stay or, if stays are equal, your first point of entry).
- 2
Create your profile on Munfadh Alsaada and enter your details.
- 3
Upload all the required documents and have them reviewed.
- 4
Prepare the official visa application form.
- 5
Book an appointment at the authorised application centre (VFS Global, TLScontact or others, depending on the country).
- 6
Attend in person to submit your biometrics and documents.
- 7
Wait for the embassy's or consulate's decision.