General Information About Netherlands Visa

Netherlands Visa: Depending on the purpose of your travel to the Netherlands, there are different types of visas that will apply to the visit. Whether you are planning to go on a visit, study or work and reside there permanently, you will have to apply for a different type of Dutch Schengen Visa, accordingly.

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General required documents for the Netherlands Visa Process.

• Download the application form, fill it completely. You can also fill the application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.


• 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background. Learn more about visa photo requirements and specifications.


• Your passport and copies of your previous visas including US,UK,CANADA,JAPAN,Australia & Turkey.


• A copy of your return-ticket reservation with dates. It is not recommended to purchase ticket , only reservation will do.


• Travel Insurance of minimum 30,000 € coverage within the Netherlands and the entire Schengen area


• A cover letter stating the purpose of a visit to the Netherlands and itinerary


• Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay in the Netherlands.


• Recommended accommodation booking site via Booking.com, Airbnb.com, Holiday Inn,Hotels.com and Ibis budget.


• Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in the Netherlands( Account Statement for the last 3months)


• Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)

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Tourist

• Hotel booking( Book accommodation via booking.com ,Holiday, Airbnb, Inn and Ibis Budget)


• Bank statement of the last 6 months


• Passport copies

Business

• Invitation letter from the Dutch company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit


• If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided


• Business bank statement of the latest 6 months


• Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.


• Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents


• A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel

Sports & Cultural

• Invitation letter from the above-mentioned authorities with details upon the nature of events or activities – purpose of visit , expense coverage


• Names of the applicants (crew members)


• Duration of stay


• Travel itinerary
  

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• Proof of Enrollment


• Proof of Sponsor

NB; Please remember your signed application and the rest of your supporting documents stated above must be personally submitted at the appropriate embassy/consulate or its representative in your home country.

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