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Applying for a Netherlands visa

The application process

How to apply, eligibility, fees and processing times for Netherlands.

9 Dutch resources in this topic

Requirements & how-to guidance

  • How to apply for a Netherlands visaGuidance

    How to apply for a visa for Netherlands — the shared Schengen short-stay process for visits up to 90 days, and Netherlands's national long-stay (Type D) route for longer stays, with the official EU so

  • Netherlands national long-stay visas (Type D)Guidance

    Netherlands national long-stay (Type D) visas — awaiting review against official sources. For short stays, see the shared Schengen short-stay guidance.

  • Netherlands visa feesGuidance

    Netherlands visa fees — awaiting verification against official sources. Short-stay Schengen visa fees follow the shared Schengen rules.

  • Netherlands visa processing timesGuidance

    Netherlands visa processing times — awaiting verification against official sources.

  • Netherlands visa eligibilityGuidance

    Netherlands visa eligibility — awaiting review against official sources. Short-stay Schengen eligibility follows the shared Schengen rules.

  • The immigration authority for a Netherlands visa applicationGuidance

    The IND (Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst) is the Dutch government body that decides on all long-stay visa, residence permit and naturalisation applications.

  • Documents for a Netherlands visa applicationGuidance

    A Netherlands long-stay application needs the residence-purpose application form, a valid passport, a passport photo, and purpose-specific supporting evidence, with biometrics taken at the embassy.

  • Appointments and biometrics for a Netherlands visa applicationGuidance

    You book an appointment at a Dutch embassy or consulate via netherlandsworldwide.nl, where staff register the application and record your signature and fingerprints.

  • After you arrive in the NetherlandsGuidance

    After entering on your MVV you collect your residence permit from an IND desk, register with your municipality for a BSN, take a TB test if required, and arrange health insurance.