Visa for Netherlands from India

If you are planning to visit Netherlands, you need to get a visa for Netherlands from India to enter the country. Netherlands is part of the Schengen Area. Thus Indians can apply for Schengen visa to visit the country. It is necessary to know Netherlands travel visa requirements as per the purpose of visit like tourism, business, or education.Here you will get to know about steps for getting entry visa Netherlands, its fees and processing time for Indians

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Netherlands visa 

A Netherlands visa is a type of Schengen visa that allows its holder to travel across the Netherland and Schengen area for up to 90 days. You can apply for this type of visa at VFS visa application center. The process of applying for a Netherlands visa is very simple, all you have to do is fill up the application, provide documents as per the requirement, and go through the interview. 

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Validity of Netherlands Visa

Visa Type	Stay Duration	Validity	Application Process
Tourist Visa	90 days	180 days	Contact a visa agent for assistance. For stays longer than 90 days, contact the embassy support team or a consultant.
Business Visa	90 days	180 days	Recommended to apply at least 60 days before your travel journey.

When to apply for visa for Netherlands from India?

Generally, it is advised to apply 60 days before you travel but it can vary depending upon your visa type and travel period.

Netherland Visa Fees

Here are the processing fees for Netherlands visas for Indians according to their different age category:

Age category(years)	Fees in Euro
12 and above	€90
Between 6-11	€45
Below 6	Free

A step-by-step guide to applying for a Netherland visa

Here is the step-by-step guide to applying for a Netherland visa: 

1. Choose the right Visa type: Select the visa type as per your requirement.
2. Fill up the application form: You must fill up the form on the VFS global website.
3. Book an appointment: You need to book an appointment for document verification at the nearest visa application center.
4. Pay application fees: After booking an appointment, you need to pay the application fee as per your visa type and age category.
5. Visit Visa Application Center: Visit the visa application center for further document verification and biometric submission.
6. Track your application: You can track your visa application by adding your reference number and last name.
7. Collect your Visa: Your visa gets delivered by post at the current address.

Documents required for Netherlands Visa

You can apply for a Netherlands visa through VFS, kindly provide all the documents in A4 size. Do not staple any documents and remember that all the applications will be applied only after taking a prior appointment. You have to give biometrics for this type of application. The mandatory documents required for a Netherlands visa for Indians are as follows:

1. Valid Passport with validity of at least 3 months and at least 2 blank pages to affix visa
2. 2 Recent Coloured Photograph with a size of 35 x 45 mm with 80 % face.
3. Personal cover letters should be instructed to dispatch the passports to the address below after visa approval.
4. Travel Insurance with risk minimum coverage of Euro 30,000.
5. Tour itinerary /Day to day Itinerary.
6. Confirmed Return Ticket with Live PNR) 
7. Proof of accommodation (Confirmed hotel bookings with hotel name, address and contact details)
8. Personal last 06 months updated Personal bank statement with bank stamp and sign.
9. Personal Income Tax Return for the last 3 years.

Additional documents required for a Netherlands visa as per the purpose of the visit

1. For Business Netherlands visa

• Invitation from the particular Schengen country
• Cover letter from an Indian company
• Company bank statement
• Company Registration Proof

2. For visiting Friends and family with a Netherlands visitor visa:

• Invitation letter with address and contact details, trip details
• Resident ID copy (Inviters)
• Your friends or family address proof
• Proof of relation with your friends or family

3. For Netherlands Transit Visa:

• Valid visa of a particular destination Schengen country
• Flight Ticket to your destination country and return tickets as well

Additional documents required as per occupation 

Here are the additional documents required for a Netherlands visa

1. For Employee:

• Original Company NOC with stamp
• Sign & pay slip for the last 3 month

3. For the proprietor/owner of the company:

• Cover letter from company’s letterhead
• Company’s Original 3-month bank statement
• proof of paid income tax (for 3 Years)
• Company Memo
• partnership deal
• establishment license or proprietorship 

4. For Students:

• Certificate of enrolment at institute/school
• School or college ID
• No objection certificate (NOC) from school/university
• For university students: Last 3 months’ bank statements

5. For retired person:

• Retirement proof
• Pension statements for last 3 months 

6. For Sponsored visa:

• Letter of sponsorship with passport copy of sponsor
• Sponsor’s last 3 months bank statement
• if sponsor is your spouse: marriage certificate
• if sponsor is your parents: birth certificate

Netherlands Visa Photo Requirements

Here are the Photo requirements for a Netherlands visa:

1. Size: 35 x 45 mm
2. White Background
3. Straight Head with Natural Face Expression
4. The face should cover 80% of the Photo

Netherlands visa processing time

The processing time for a Netherlands visa application is a Minimum of 15-20 Working Days after the appointment. This is an estimated time duration, it can vary depending upon the type and procedures to apply for a Netherlands visa. We suggest you submit all your required documents and fill out the application form carefully. The Netherlands embassy or consulate in India may require additional time to get your visa for you.

How to check the status of the Netherlands visa application?

You can track your Netherlands visa status on the VFS Global website by adding your reference number and last name.

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FAQ’s

How to get a Netherlands visa from India?

Indians have to apply for Schengen visa to visit Netherlands.It needs to apply through VFS visa application centre in India. Indians have to take online appointnment for visa centre. At visa centre, you have to submit visa application form and documents along with payment of fees. After approval, you will get your Netherlands visa.

How much does a Netherlands visa cost for Indians?

Netherlands visa fees for Indians is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for minor of age 6 to 11 years age. No fees for minor below 6 years of age.

Do Indian Citizens get Visa on Arrival in the Netherlands?

No, Indian citizens are not eligible for a visa on arrival in the Netherlands. They must apply for a Schengen visa in advance before traveling to the Netherlands.

How long does it take to get a Netherlands visa in India?

It takes at least 15-20 days to process your Netherlands visa after the appointment.

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