Please find below the Netherlands Tourist visa requirements, kindly submit the documents in the exact order given below to VFS during submission and do not staple any document.

 

• Submit in person (including minors).
• Provide original and one copy of each document.
• Documents must be in or translated to Dutch, English, French, or Spanish.
• All documents, except the travel document, will not be returned.

 

Application Form

• Schengen visa application form: Complete and sign.

 

Travel Documents

• Passport or travel document:
• Valid for at least 3 months beyond departure from Schengen.
• At least 2 blank visa pages.
• Issued within the last 10 years.
• Copy of all pages of the passport.
• If traveling with minors:
• With one parent: Notarized consent from the other parent or guardian (if applicable).
• Alone: Notarized consent from both parents or legal guardians.
• Provide copies of parents’ passports or birth certificate of the minor and ID copies of the parents.

 

Proof of Legal Residence

• Evidence of legal residence (e.g., passport, visa, or residence permit).
• Residence permit valid for at least 3 months beyond Schengen departure.

 

Photo

• One passport photo meeting Dutch standards, taken within the last 6 months.

 

Proof of Travel

• Flight reservation (return or round trip).
• For travel to multiple Schengen countries, intra-Schengen flight/train/car rental proof.
• Accommodation proof:
• Hotel reservation or rental.
• If staying with family/friends, a Proof of Sponsorship form.
• Marriage certificate (if married) or ration card (if applicable).

 

Proof of Financial Means

• Personal bank statements for the last 3 months (stamped and signed).
• Income tax returns for the last 2 assessment years.
• If employed:
• Last 3 months’ payslips.
• Employment contract and employer’s leave approval.
• If self-employed:
• Company registration certificate.
• If sponsored:
• Sponsorship form.
• If retired:
• Pension statements for the last 3 months.
• Proof of income from property or business ownership.

 

Proof of Health Insurance

• Insurance policy in applicant’s name.
• Valid throughout Schengen area for the entire stay.
• Covers at least €30,000 in medical expenses, including hospital care, emergency treatment, and repatriation.

 

Additional Visa Requirements

• Visa/residence permit for the final destination (if applicable).

 

 

Processing Time: 15– 20 working day (depends upon the embassy).