Applying for a Netherlands visa
Netherlands 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
An overview of the Netherlands national long-stay (Type D) visa and residence routes. For short stays, see the shared Schengen short-stay guidance.
- Netherlands visa feesGuidance
Netherlands visa fees depend on the route you apply for; short-stay Schengen visa fees follow the shared Schengen rules.
- Netherlands visa processing timesGuidance
How long Netherlands visa applications take, and where to find the current guidance.
- Netherlands visa eligibilityGuidance
Who can apply for the Netherlands national long-stay visa routes. 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.