Short-stay visas (Type C)
Dutch Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
The uniform short-stay visa for visits to Netherlands of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, valid across the whole Schengen Area under rules shared throughout the region.
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- Our Fee
- €99.00
- Official name
- Uniform Schengen Visa (Type C)
- Route type
- Short-stay
Who can apply
- Travellers who need a visa for a short visit to Netherlands
- Visitors coming for tourism, family visits, business or similar short stays
What you can do
- Travel within the Schengen Area, including Netherlands, under the shared short-stay rules
- Stay for up to 90 days in any 180-day period (per the European Commission)
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