A Schengen visa issued by an Embassy or Consulate of one of the Schengen countries allows the holder to travel freely in these countries. However, please note that a holder of a Schengen visa is still subject to immigration control and is not guaranteed entry into any of the Schengen countries; a visa is not itself a right to enter a country. Applications have to be submitted well in advance as processing the application takes minimum 10 working days.
Requirements to apply for a Schengen Visa
Business:
A passport, valid until at least three months after completion of the intended journey, plus a photocopy of every page (except blank pages).
One fully, correctly and clearly completed application form, duly dated and signed One recent* passport-size photograph.
All previous passports.
An original letter from your employer or company stating the purpose of your visit
A confirmed flight-reservation upon submission of your application. The ticket must be presented with the issuance of the visa. Don't buy your ticket before the visa application is approved!
An invitation in Dutch language, from the inviting company in the Netherlands mentioning the duration and period of your intended stay
Recent* bank statements from your company and/or private bank account, plus a photocopy
When you pick up your visa: proof of travel/accident insurance (including cost of repatriation). Coverage: a minimum of 30.000 Euro (Thirty Thousand Euro) for the whole duration of the stay, valid for all Schengen countries. This insurance should not be bought before the visa application is approved!
Any documentation relating to your business dealings with the Netherlands, plus a photocopy.
A confirmed hotel booking, plus a photocopy
Airport transit visa:
A passport, valid until at least three months after completion of the intended journey, plus a photocopy of every page (except blank pages).
One fully, correctly and clearly completed application form, duly dated and signed.
One recent* passport-size photograph.
All previous passports.
A confirmed flight-reservation upon submission of your application. The ticket must be presented with the issuance of the visa. Don't buy your ticket before the visa application is approved.
If you are proceeding to another country for which you require a visa, the onward visa must be in your passport upon submission of your application.
Transit visa with stay-over in the Netherlands:
A passport, valid until at least three months after completion of the intended journey, plus a photocopy of every page (except blank pages).
One fully, correctly and clearly completed application form, dated and signed.
One recent* passport-size photograph.
All previous passports.
A confirmed flight-reservation upon submission of your application. The ticket must be presented with the issuance of the visa. Don't buy your ticket before the visa application is approved!
If you are proceeding to another country for which you require a visa, the onward visa must be in your passport upon submission of your application.
Recent* bank statements from your company and/or private bank account, plus a photocopy.
When you pick up your visa: proof of travel/accident insurance (including cost of repatriation). Coverage: a minimum of 30.000 Euro (Thirty Thousand Euro) for the whole duration of the stay, valid for all Schengen countries. The insurance should not be bought before the visa application is approved!
A confirmed hotel booking, plus a photocopy.
Tourism:
A passport, valid until at least three months after completion of the intended journey, plus a photocopy of every page.
One fully, correctly and clearly completed application form, duly dated and signed.
One recent*, passport-size photograph.
All previous passports.
An original letter from your employer or company.
a flight-reservation upon submission of your application. The ticket must be presented with the issuance of a visa. Don't buy the ticket before your visa application is approved!.
Recent* bank statements from your company and/or private bank account, plus a photocopy.
When you pick up your visa: proof of travel/accident insurance (including cost of repatriation). Coverage: a minimum of 30.000 Euro (Thirty Thousand Euro) for the whole duration of the stay, valid for all Schengen countries. The insurance should not be bought before your visa application is approved!
A confirmed hotel booking, plus a photocopy.
Visiting to family, relatives or friends:
A passport, valid until at least three months after completion of the intended journey, plus a photocopy of every page.
One fully, correctly and clearly completed application form, duly dated and signed.
One recent* passport-size photograph
All previous passports .
An original letter from your employer or company .
A flight-reservation upon submission of your application. The ticket must be presented with the issuance of a visa. Don't buy the ticket before your visa application is approved!.
An invitation letter, in Dutch language, from the referent (host/sponsor) in the Netherlands, mentioning the duration and period of your intended stay .
An original legalised guarantee statement* from the referent in the Netherlands (obtainable from the Town Hall of the place where the referent resides).
Recent* bank statements of your private bank account and/or referents bank account, plus a photocopy .
When you pick up your visa": proof of travel/accident insurance (including cost of repatriation). Coverage: a minimum of 30.000 Euro (Thirty Thousand Euro) for the whole duration of the stay, valid for all Schengen countries. The insurance should not be bought before your visa application is approved!
A photocopy of the (Dutch) passport or residence permit of the referent.
* recent = not older than 3 months
Please note that:
All applicants should provide the appropriate fee. Upon submitting the application the applicant is required to produce the supporting documents. Incomplete applications will not be processed and that the visa officer may request additional information and/or documents at any time.
Mandatory Schengen Travel Insurance
In March 2004 the EU Council in Brussels decided to implement as from June 1st, 2004 a mandatory travel insurance as a precondition for visa issuing.
In principle this means that a visa applicant has to submit, together with his visa application for a short stay in the Schengen member states, proof of a valid personal or collective travel insurance covering:
Expenses for repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical care and/or
Urgent medical treatment in a hospital
The minimum value of the mandatory travel policy is determined at Euro 30,000
Insurance premiums for these policies are charged by the insurance company and not by the diplomatic or consular representation
Further information can be obtained from the EU/schengen diplomatic or consular representation where the visa application is lodged.
Don't buy this insurance before your visa application has been approved.
Contact references of Insurance Companies able to comply with the Mandatory Schengen Travel Insurance: reistverzekeringlijst.xls (17 Kb)
Long term visit visa
Foreign nationals, who intend to stay in the Netherlands for a period longer than three months should apply for an authorisation for temporary stay (MVV).
Requirements for an authorisation for temporary stay (MVV) for family-reunion in the Netherlands.
From the applicant:
A valid passport and a copy
One recent* passport-size photograph
One fully, correctly and clearly completed application form, duly dated and signed.
In case the applicant was born in Indonesia, a birth certificate legalised by this Embassy.
In case the marriage took place in Indonesia, a marriage certificate legalised by this Embassy
From the spouse in the Netherlands:
Photocopy of the Netherlands passport, or residence permit.
Please note that:
Applications will only be accepted when complete.
Applicants should in principle appear in person to submit the application. Upon issuance of an MVV the passport can be returned through a courier service.
The requisite fee must be paid upon submission of an MVV application. Under no circumstances is this fee refundable.
Visa and MVV application forms are free of charge. The Royal Netherlands Embassy does not charge for admission to the Embassy.
Opening hours for visa applications are Monday to Thursday from 08:30 am to 12:00 noon by appointment only.
application form
reistverzekeringlijst.xls (17 Kb)
jak-visa@minbuza.nl
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