Netherlands Visa from India
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Last reviewed: 10 September 2026 · Verified against current VFS Global India fees
Earliest VFS appointment
Tuesday, 22 September · in 1 day
Length of stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Processing
Average 15 calendar days
Entry
Single or multiple entry
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Netherlands Visa — All Types
Each visa type has its own fees, documents, and processing rules. Tap any card for the complete guide.
Netherlands Tourist Visa
Apply for a Netherlands Tourist Visa (Schengen Short-Stay Type C) from India. Official fees, complete document checklist, processing time, and VFS application guide — sourced from the Dutch embassy and VFS Global.
Netherlands Business & Official Visit Visa
Apply for a Netherlands Business or Official Visit Visa from India. Covers meetings, conferences, training, trade fairs, and official visits. Complete fees, documents, and VFS application guide sourced from the Dutch embassy.
Netherlands Visit to Family & Friends Visa
Apply for a Netherlands Visit to Family & Friends Visa from India. Covers visits to Dutch resident family, friends, and partners. Sponsorship form requirements, complete checklist, fees, and processing time.
Netherlands Airport Transit Visa
Information on the Netherlands Airport Transit Visa (ATV) for changing aircraft at a Schengen airport. Indian passport holders typically do NOT require an ATV — check before applying.
Netherlands Entry Visa
Apply for a Netherlands Entry Visa (Return Visa) if your Dutch long-term residence permit was lost, stolen, or expired while you were abroad. Complete documents, fees, and process.
Netherlands — Family Member of EU/EEA/Swiss Citizen
Facilitated Schengen visa for family members of EU, EEA, or Swiss citizens travelling to or joining them in the Netherlands. Visa fee is WAIVED under EU Directive 2004/38/EC. Includes Chavez-Vilchez route for parents of Dutch minor children.
Netherlands Seafarer Visa — Blue Carpet Programme
Facilitated Schengen visa for Indian seafarers joining a ship in a Dutch port under the Blue Carpet Programme. Priority processing, multi-entry visas, 9-month advance application window. Complete documents and invitation requirements.
Netherlands Cultural, Sports, Religious & Film Crews Visa
Apply for a Netherlands Schengen visa to attend cultural events, sports competitions, religious gatherings, or as a film crew member. Only for travellers not paid by a Dutch entity. Complete documents, fees, and process.
Netherlands Orange Carpet Visa
Fast-track business Schengen visa for employees of companies registered with the Netherlands Embassy in India as Orange Carpet eligible. Walk-in submission, priority processing, simplified documentation.
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⚙️ Application Process
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VFS Appointment
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Biometrics & Submission
Visit VFS centre for biometrics. Your application is submitted to the embassy.
Track & Receive
Track status via your dashboard. Once approved, collect your passport with the visa.
Knowledge Hub
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In-depth articles for Netherlands visa applicants from India.
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Below Sea Level: The Strange, Beautiful, Half-Indian Story of the Netherlands
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💡 Important Tips
- One Schengen visa lets you enter via Netherlands and travel all 29 Schengen countries on the same visa.
- Current Netherlands appointment wait is about Days – weeks — book your VFS slot early to protect your travel date.
- Allow around 15 days for Netherlands — apply 4–6 weeks before you fly.
- Keep your bank balance healthy — ₹3–5 lakh is a safe range for most short-stay visas.
- Show strong ties to India (stable job, property, family) — the biggest approval lever.
- Book refundable flights and hotels until the visa is approved.
- Buy travel insurance before your embassy / VFS appointment.
- Carry originals plus photocopies to VFS, and never give false or inconsistent information.
Planning your trip
Know Netherlands before you go
About Netherlands
Canals, Tulips & Cycling Bliss
The Netherlands is Europe's most bike-friendly, English-speaking, and vegetarian-friendly country — an easy first stop for Indian travellers. Amsterdam's canals, Keukenhof's tulip gardens, windmill villages, and world-class museums all sit within an hour's train ride of each other. As a Schengen member, a Dutch visa also unlocks 28 other European countries.
Capital
Amsterdam
Currency
EUR
Language
Dutch / English
Flight time
~9h from Delhi
Why Indians Love Visiting
World's Bike Capital
More bicycles than people. Rent one for €10/day and explore Amsterdam, Utrecht, or Giethoorn like a local.
Keukenhof Tulip Gardens
Open Mar–May only — the world's largest flower garden with 7 million tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils in bloom.
World-Class Museums
Rijksmuseum (Rembrandt, Vermeer), Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House — all within a short walk in central Amsterdam.
Canal Villages & Windmills
Giethoorn (the 'Venice of the North' — no cars, only boats), Zaanse Schans, and Kinderdijk's UNESCO windmills.
Indian & Veg-Friendly
English spoken everywhere. Indian restaurants in every city. Stroopwafels, poffertjes, and aged Gouda are must-tries.
Schengen Gateway
One Netherlands visa works across all 29 Schengen countries — Amsterdam → Paris → Berlin → Brussels in one trip.
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