The Netherlands is a Dutch country that is famous for its Tulip fields, lively culture of Amsterdam. Most of the visitors are tourists who come to this country to enjoy their vacation with their friends and family. However there are also types of visitors who visit the country for business or family purposes, waiting eagerly for the Netherlands Visa application to get approved.

Whatever the reason might be, if you are a citizen of a non-European country or a resident of the UK, you will have to apply for Visa. At the moment the demand for a Visa is genuinely very high; hence, getting a Netherlands Schengen Visa Appointment from UK at your required date is a lot more difficult nowadays. Also if you miss any document from the list of documents required to bring to the Visa centre, your Visa can be rejected instantly.

A brief information about Schengen Visa

The 27 countries in the European Union are referred to as Schengen countries after the Brexit incident from the European Union. Hence if you get a Schengen Visa for any one of these countries, you are allowed to travel to the rest of the Schengen countries, including Netherlands, for a maximum of 90 days out the total 180 day period from when the Visa is issued.

Types of Netherland Schengen Visas

Every visitor has a unique reason for visiting the Netherlands. We at SCHENGEN COUNTRIES mainly cater to UK residents for the following types of visas.

  • Tourist Visa: You get this Visa if you visit the Netherlands for tourism purposes. This Visa will be valid for 90 days.
  • Transit Visa: In case you are not getting flight tickets to travel to the Netherlands directly, but you can avail flight tickets from a Non-Schengen country. Then, you can get a transit visa to go through the Non-Schengen country’s airport. The Visa Centre will determine the validity of the Visa.
  • Business Visa: If you are going to the Netherlands for Business purposes, then you will have to get the Business Visa. The validity of the visa is 90 days.
  • Spouse Visa: If you are a British Resident and your spouse is from one of the Schengen countries, then you will have to opt for a Spouse Visa. The Spouse Visa is also valid for 90 days out of the total of 180 days.

Documents required for Netherlands Schengen Visa Appointment

Arrange the documents carefully with valid documents to get the Netherlands Visa successfully. After booking the date for Netherlands Schengen Visa Appointment, bring all the documents to the Visa centre on that date. Following are the required documents:

  • Application Form: Fill it in with correct details then sign it.
  • Recent Photographs: Two copies of recent photographs not older than three months. The photos should match the criteria:
    • The two photos should be exactly the same.
    • The photo dimension should be 35x45mm.
    • The background should be white or preferably light background on the colored photographs.
    • Keep facial expression neutral and look straight towards the camera.
    • Wear clothes that are different from the background color while taking the photograph.
  • Passport:
    • Should be valid and issued within the last ten years.
    • Two blank pages to get a Visa stamp on the passport.
    • After departing from the Netherlands the passport should be valid for another three months.
    • Old passports duly stamped by Visa before (If any).
  • Flight Itinerary: Flight tickets details when you will arrive and depart from the Netherlands.
  • Hotel Itinerary: Hotel reservation with receipts and dates of stay.

Note: You can contact us if you need help regarding the Netherland Schengen Visa Appointment, including booking dummy flights.

  • Private Transport: If you are traveling on a private transport, provide the driver’s license, vehicle registration number, and ferry tickets with the date and time.
  • Travel Insurance: The insurance should cover your medical bills, accidents, and repatriation in the event of death, with the minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros for the entire Schengen region.

Note: If you need any help regarding travel insurance, you can reach out to us as we offer the best travel medical insurance.

  • Accommodation: If you are renting out a place, then provide the following details
    • The rent agreement details.
    • In case you are staying at a friend or family member’s place in the Netherlands, provide the invitation letter from the person who will host you.
  • Financial Proof: Provide the following documents:
    • Bank Statement for the past three months stating that there is sufficient funds in the account.
    • In case your trip is getting sponsored by a third party, provide a letter stating from that person that he/she will be paying for the trip to the Netherlands. Also provide the bank statements of the third party for the past three months showing that there are sufficient funds in the bank.

Employment Documents required for Netherlands Schengen Visa Appointment

  • If you are employed in any company. Provide the letter of leave not older than one month signed by a senior staff member. Also provide the bank statement for the last three months, payslip for the last three months and an income tax return file.
  • If you are into business, provide the license number of the business, company bank statement of last 6 months and income tax return of the business.
  • If you are a retiree, provide the pension statements of the last 6 months.

Netherlands Visa Documents for Minors

If a minor is travelling to Netherlands with you , provide the following documents:

  • Minor’s birth certificate.
  • Fill in a separate Visa Application or the minor, signed by both the parents.
  • Provide evidence from court if you are the sole custodian of the child.
  • Both the parents need to provide their passport and other identity cards.
  • If the minor is traveling alone, a consent form validated by the notary needs to be signed by both the parents. If the parents are not present, a legal guardian can sign in place for them.

For any inquiries regarding our services or any questions about the documents needed for your Netherlands Schengen Visa in the UK, please get in touch with our team. You can call us at +44 208 432 6004 or email us at info@schengencountries.co.uk.

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Netherland Visa Fees

Visa Type Consulate Visa FEE (in GBP)Center Fee in GBPOur Handling Charges In GBPTotal Online Payable
(FEE+ Our Charges)
Tourism/Visitor/ Family & Friends/Business£55£25£274£299
Family member of EEA/EU citizen£55£25£274£299
Transit Visa£55£25£274£299
Children between 6 and 12 years old£40£25£274£299
Children less than 6 years old£0£25£274£299

FAQ’s

In how many days will I get my Netherland Visa?

In most cases, the maximum amount of time taken is 14 to 15 calendar days. However, in some cases based on the Embassy’s evaluation process, it might take some more time.

What is the difference between Schengen Single entry and Multiple entry Visa?

With a single entry Visa you can go to any Schengen country and can come back to UK only once within the 90 days of the validity of the Visa.

With a multiple entry visa you can go to any Schengen country and can come back to UK as many times as you like within the 90 days of the validity of the Visa.

Can I travel with Netherland Schengen Visa to other Schengen countries?

Yes, you can travel to other 26 Schengen countries with the Netherland Schengen Visa but only for 90 days.

Do I have to be physically present during the document verification at the Visa Centre?

You can fill the application online on our website SCHENGEN COUNTRIES. However on the day of document verification you have to be physically present. They will take your photograph and register your biometrics at the Visa Centre.