Visa Information
Netherlands

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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).