Netherlands visa for Indians

Documents required for Netherlands Visa

• Passport with a validity of at least 3 months from the date of departure from Schengen countries. The issue date of the passport should fall within the last 10 years, and there should be 2 or more vacant visa pages.
• Proof of residency in the home country/country from where the application is being submitted with a validity of a minimum of three months from the date of departure from Schengen. This includes a passport, visa, or a residence permit. If applicable, a work permit can also be considered for the same. 
• Passport size photograph

1. Visa photo size  35mm wide and 45 mm high.
2. Face should cover majority of the frame and should be between 16 to 20 mm wide and 26 to 30 mm high (not including the space taken up by the individuals ears). For children below 11 years, it can be between 19 to 30 mm high.
3. Head should be centrally aligned with the full face being visible. 
4. The image should be colored, recent (taken within last 6 months), in true likeness, natural, contrast between the face and background, undamaged, and original.
5. The image should be high quality (at least 400 dpi resolution) and printed on smooth, high quality paper. 
6. The lighting should be optimal (i.e. not over or underexposed). There should be no reflection or shadows anywhere in the image.
7. The head and shoulders should be perfectly straight, not tilted in any direction, and eyes should look straight. 
8. Background needs to be light (plain, light gray, light blue, or white) and in one color and shade only. 
9. Eyewear such as glasses are allowed if they allow clear visibility of the eyes, are transparent, and if they do not cause distortions or shadows. 
10. Head should not be covered by any headgear, eyes and face should be very clear.
11. Neutral expression to be maintained with eyes open and mouth closed.
12. If head is covered due to religious reasons, ensure that the head covering is plain and the facial features such as the eyes, nose, lips, cheeks, chin and forehead are yet clearly visible. 

• If any of these guidelines cannot be followed for medical reasons, individuals are required to hand in doctor’s certificates as proof.
• Evidence of financial means. This includes income records, recent bank statements, tax returns, and so on.
• Proof of civil status. This includes birth certificate, marriage certificate, and other such pertinent documents where applicable. 
• Planned itinerary.
• Return air tickets.
• Proof of confirmed accommodation.
• Travel health insurance covering up to 30,000 euros (INR 26,62,470.00) in medical expenses, and including the event of death. Should be valid in all Schengen areas and for the period of the entire duration of stay in Schengen areas.