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Netherlands Tourist Visa (Schengen Short-Stay, Type C)

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.

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No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the The Netherlands visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.

Processing

Average 15 calendar days from submission; maximum 45 calendar days

Stay Duration

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen area-wide)

Starting Fee

₹9,790

Apply At

12 VFS centres

Where do you stand?

Tell us your situation

Pick what fits — no long forms, just a quick WhatsApp or a call.

Why files get refused

Most The Netherlands visitor visa refusals come down to a few fixable things

Refusals are common now, and the government fee is non-refundable. The good news: almost every reason below is something we can strengthen before you submit.

1

Incomplete or inconsistent documentation

2

Weak proof of financial means — bank balance not supporting trip cost, or unexplained large deposits

3

Unclear travel purpose, or itinerary inconsistent with bookings

4

Insufficient ties to India — embassy not convinced the applicant will return

5

Travel medical insurance missing, below €30,000, or not covering all Schengen states for the full trip

6

Forged documents, falsified bank statements, or misrepresented employment

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What we actually do

We build a stronger file — you don't guess

Check your profile before filing

We tell you honestly if the case is ready — before you spend the government fee.

Review funds & ITR alignment

Bank statement, income and tax records presented the way officers expect.

Structure purpose & cover letter

A clear travel story that answers the officer's real questions.

Show strong ties to India

Job, business, property and family framed as genuine reasons to return.

Sponsor & invitation papers

If family is inviting you, we line their documents up with your profile — a common silent refusal trigger.

Guide the full submission

Online portal or VFS appointment, biometrics and passport steps — supported until the decision.

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Refused before?

We rebuild refused The Netherlands cases the right way.

Reapplying with the same file usually earns the same answer. We find the real reason first, then rebuild — no guarantees, just a properly prepared reapplication.

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Before you reapply, we check:

  • What your refusal letter actually says — and what it doesn't.
  • Whether the officer's GCMS notes are worth pulling for the real reason.
  • Which documents were weak: funds, employment, purpose, or ties.
  • Whether reapplying now — or strengthening first — is the smarter move.

Same flat fee whether it's your first application or a reapplication. Read the refusal guide

Done-for-you · End-to-end filing

Your whole Netherlands Tourist Visa, handled for one honest price.

A strong Netherlands file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.

All-in · 18% GST included · no hidden charges

₹12,999all-in · GST incl.

File-ready in 3–5 working days after documents

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Everything below — included, nothing extra

  • Document checklist
  • Application form guidance
  • Document review
  • Cover letter
  • Purpose of travel structure
  • Financial proof review
  • Sponsor document guidance
  • Submission & appointment support
  • Post-submission guidance
Licensed consultant files it Govt/VFS fees paid direct — never marked up

Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee. Read the full guide

Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.

Your fee, justified

₹12,999 fee — what exactly is included?

Our professional fee isn't just form-filling. It covers complete The Netherlands visitor visa preparation, document & refusal-risk review, financial-proof structuring, submission support and post-filing guidance. Tap any item to see what's inside.

Before we prepare your The Netherlands visitor visa file, we understand your complete profile — every applicant is different, so no two files are built the same way.

  • Purpose of travel
  • Employment or business background
  • Monthly income & savings
  • Funds available for the trip
  • Family ties in India
  • Property / assets, if any
  • Previous travel history
  • Relatives, friends or a sponsor in The Netherlands, if any
  • Previous visa refusals, if any
  • Planned trip duration
  • Who is paying for the trip
  • Whether the trip is realistic for your profile

A visitor visa isn't approved just because documents are attached — the purpose, funds, travel plan and return ties all have to support each other.

We don't hand everyone the same checklist. After understanding your profile, we build one for your exact case type:

  • Salaried
  • Business owner
  • Self-employed
  • Farmer / agriculture income
  • Student or minor
  • Retired parent
  • Housewife / dependent
  • Family visit
  • Tourist visit
  • Business visitor
  • Previous refusal
  • Sponsor-supported
  • First-time traveller

This avoids missing key documents — and avoids piling on documents that aren't explained properly.

We review your documents before preparing and submitting, checking they're complete, readable, consistent and well-arranged:

  • Passport & photographs
  • Bank statements
  • Salary slips
  • ITR / Form 16
  • Employment & leave-approval letters
  • Business / GST / registration proof
  • Income proof
  • Property documents, if any
  • Family & marriage documents, if applicable
  • Invitation & sponsor documents, if applicable
  • Previous refusal letter, if any
  • Travel history, itinerary & stay proof

Funds are one of the most common refusal triggers. A high balance alone isn't enough if the money doesn't look genuine, stable, and tied to your income. We check:

  • Whether the balance is reasonable for the trip
  • Average balance vs trip cost
  • Sudden large deposits that need explaining
  • Salary / business income vs bank statement
  • ITR vs income profile
  • Whether you can afford the trip without leaning entirely on a sponsor
  • Whether sponsor support is properly explained
  • Whether funds look genuine and traceable

We help structure the financial side professionally so it reads as genuine, not borrowed for the application.

We help present a clear, realistic purpose — tourism, a holiday, a family/relative visit, an event, a business meeting, or parents visiting children — and make sure it lines up with your dates, funds, itinerary and documents.

A weak or vague purpose makes a file look doubtful. We keep it clear, simple and professional.

We prepare or structure the main explanation letter — a professional summary that makes your case easy for the officer to understand. It covers:

  • Who you are and why you want to visit
  • How long you'll stay and where
  • Who is paying for the trip
  • What you do in India
  • Which financial documents are attached
  • Your family ties in India
  • Why you'll return after the visit
  • If previously refused — what has changed since

This is not a guarantee letter — it's a clear, professional explanation of your case.

The officer must be satisfied you'll leave The Netherlands after your authorized stay. We identify and present your reasons to return:

  • Job continuity or business ownership
  • Regular income source
  • Spouse / children / parents in India
  • Dependents and family responsibilities
  • Property or assets in India
  • Education or business commitments
  • Previous travel compliance, if any

If someone in The Netherlands is inviting you, we guide the sponsor-side documents:

  • Invitation letter
  • Sponsor status proof (passport / PR / citizenship)
  • Sponsor employment & income proof
  • Sponsor bank statement, if needed
  • Relationship & communication proof
  • Who bears expenses & stay arrangement

A sponsor supports the case but never guarantees approval — your own purpose, funds and ties must still be strong. We also flag if a file is leaning too heavily on the sponsor.

We guide or assist with the application form and details (online portal or the VFS/embassy form, depending on The Netherlands), and check consistency between the form and your documents:

  • Personal, passport & travel-history details
  • Employment & education history
  • Family information
  • Purpose of visit & funding details
  • Sponsor information, if applicable
  • Previous-refusal declarations
  • Background questions
  • Correct document categories

Wrong, incomplete or inconsistent information can hurt this application — and future ones too.

How a file is lodged depends on the country — some are fully online, while others (most Schengen states) need you to complete the form first, then book a VFS appointment and submit a physical file in person. We guide the exact The Netherlands process:

  • Completing the application form first, where required, to unlock the appointment
  • Booking the VFS / embassy appointment
  • Arranging documents in the right order — for upload or the VFS counter
  • Guiding the visa-fee payment
  • Final review before submission or your VFS visit
  • What to carry to the appointment (originals, photos, forms)
  • Submitting / lodging and saving the confirmation
  • What happens after submission

After submission, if biometrics are required, we guide you through:

  • Biometrics Instruction Letter
  • VFS appointment booking
  • Documents to carry
  • What to expect at the VFS centre
  • How biometrics update in your application
  • What to do once biometrics are done

Biometrics fee is separate, paid to the authority / VFS as applicable.

Our support doesn't stop at submission. We stay connected and guide you on:

  • How to check application updates
  • What official messages mean
  • What to do if more documents are requested
  • What to do after a Passport Request
  • VFS passport submission & courier return
  • Decision-update explanation
  • Next steps after approval
  • Basic guidance if refused

What's not included (paid direct, at actual cost)

  • Government / embassy visa fee
  • Biometrics fee
  • VFS service charges
  • VFS courier & SMS charges
  • VFS premium-lounge charges
  • Travel insurance
  • Flight tickets
  • Hotel bookings
  • Translation charges
  • Notary / attestation
  • Medical exam, if ever required
  • Any other third-party charges

No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision is always the visa officer's. Our role is to prepare, review, structure and present your file professionally from the documents and profile you provide.

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Good to know before you apply

Rules that apply to every The Netherlands visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.

  • 1Your travel document (passport) must NOT be more than 10 years old, have at least 2 blank visa pages, be valid for at least 3 months after your intended departure from the Schengen area, and carry your signature.
  • 2Not all travel documents are recognised by the Netherlands — non-recognised documents will result in an INADMISSIBLE application. Check the European Union website if you are uncertain.
  • 3Diplomatic and Official passport holders can use the walk-in facility at all Netherlands VFS centres between 09:00 and 10:00 on working days — no prior appointment needed.
  • 4In most cases you must submit your application in person. This applies to babies and children too.
  • 5Pilots and flight attendants do NOT need to hand over their passport during processing — all other applicants must submit it for the duration of processing.
  • 6At the appointment you will sign a declaration acknowledging (a) you understand that all documents must be submitted for the application to be processed, and (b) an incomplete application may be rejected with no refund of visa fees.
  • 7If you overstay a Schengen visa, you risk a two-year visa sanction across all Schengen countries.
  • 8If you notice a mistake on your visa when collecting it at VFS, notify the agent immediately. If you notice it later or received the visa by courier, contact the Dutch embassy without delay.

Who Can Apply

  • Leisure travel, sightseeing and holidays in the Netherlands
  • Cruises departing from or arriving in Dutch ports
  • Short recreational tours combining the Netherlands with other Schengen countries
  • Private events, cultural festivals, and family-style holidays (non-paid)

Not eligible under this visa:

  • Visits primarily to family or friends — apply under "Visit to Family & Friends" instead (requires sponsorship/accommodation form)
  • Business, commercial activities, meetings, conferences or training — apply under "Business and Official Visit"
  • Paid or unpaid work with a Dutch entity — requires an MVV long-stay visa and work permit
  • Stays longer than 90 days — requires a Type D long-stay (MVV) visa
  • Study programmes longer than 90 days — requires an MVV study visa via the TEV procedure

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What it costs

Government & VFS fees

Paid directly to The Netherlands / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.

ItemAmount
Schengen visa — adult (normal fee)₹9,790
Schengen visa — child 6 to 11 years₹4,890
Schengen visa — child under 6 yearsFREE
VFS service charge (per application, with biometrics)₹1,855

Fees effective 1 April 2026 as published by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Payment accepted in cash, debit/credit card, or UPI at VFS. All fees (visa + service charge) are non-refundable, regardless of visa outcome. Schengen "low fee" of €35 applies only to citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus under visa facilitation agreements — not applicable to Indian nationals.

What to gather

Documents required

Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.

Personal documents

5 items
  • Completed and signed Schengen visa application form (with unique code)Required

    Must be filled ONLINE only. Forms without a unique code may be rejected. Handwritten forms are not accepted.

  • Valid passport (original)Required

    Not more than 10 years old, at least 2 blank visa pages, valid for at least 3 months after your departure from the Schengen area, and signed.

  • Colour copy of passport bio-data page + last page + any previous Schengen entry/exit stampsRequired

    The last page copy is specifically required for Indian nationals.

  • Recent biometric photographRequired

    Colour, no more than 6 months old, 3.5cm × 4.5cm, with a white or light-coloured background. Digital photo may be taken at VFS instead.

  • Proof of legal residence in IndiaRequired

    Passport / Indian residence permit valid 3+ months after your Schengen departure / visa / work permit. Bring original + colour copy. If you are not a resident of India, explain why you cannot apply in your country of residence.

Proof of social or economic ties to India (choose what fits your situation)

5 items
  • If employed: employment contract + employer leave-approval letter + last 3 months' payslips

    Bring colour copies.

  • If self-employed / company owner: company registration certificate (with GST number if Indian) + business bank statements + ITR with verified barcode
  • If retired: pension statements from last 3 months + other proof of assets (business income, house, land)
  • If a student: enrolment statement from your educational institution
  • If none of the above: caregiver document / proof of real estate ownership in India / proof of children attending school in India

    Any one or combination to demonstrate ties.

Documents relating to travel and stay in the Schengen area

5 items
  • Cover letterRequired

    State reason for visit, duration of stay, names of fellow travellers (if any), and information about your transport and accommodation.

  • Proof of accommodation in the NetherlandsRequired

    Hotel / holiday rental / rented accommodation / campus reservation covering the entire duration of your trip. If visiting multiple Schengen countries, bring proof for each.

  • Proof of financial means for the tripRequired

    Personal bank statements from the last 3 months, stamped and signed by the bank, OR Indian Income Tax Returns for the last 2 tax years.

  • Travel reservation (outbound + return)Required

    A flight reservation / itinerary in your name is sufficient — you do NOT need a paid ticket. If joining an organised tour, also show the tour booking.

  • Travel medical insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage)Required

    Must cover all Schengen countries for the entire trip including arrival and departure dates. Must cover accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation, and repatriation of mortal remains (including in the event of death). Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from this requirement.

Documents relating to minors (if applying for a child under 18)

8 items
  • Recent extract of the child's birth certificateRequired

    Bring original + colour copy.

  • Notarised consent statement from the non-travelling parent/guardianRequired

    If the child travels with only one parent/guardian. If both parents are non-travelling, a notarised consent from BOTH is required. If the travelling parent has sole custody, bring court ruling or official custody proof instead.

  • Proof of identity of both parents/guardians (with photo + signature)Required
  • Colour copy of a valid travel document of the parent(s)/guardian(s) who have custodyRequired
  • If a parent already has a valid Schengen visa: colour copy of their passport bio page + valid Schengen visa
  • If a parent/guardian is deceased: death certificate
  • If a guardian has been appointed: official proof of guardianship
  • If there is a court ruling: copy of the court permission allowing the child to travel

Required · optional / if applicable

The journey.

10 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.

  1. 01

    Plan your trip and gather dates

    Decide your travel dates, cities you'll visit, and tentative itinerary. You can apply up to 6 months before travel, but not later than 15 days before departure. Aim for 4–8 weeks before travel.

  2. 02

    Complete the online Schengen application form

    Fill the form ONLINE to receive your unique code. Print the completed form and sign it. Handwritten forms are not accepted.

  3. 03

    Book accommodation and flight reservations

    Use a flight reservation (not a paid ticket) and confirmed hotel bookings for the full duration. Don't purchase non-refundable tickets before the visa is approved.

  4. 04

    Buy travel medical insurance

    Must be at least €30,000, valid in all Schengen countries for the entire trip (arrival + departure days included), covering illness, accident, emergency evacuation, and repatriation.

  5. 05

    Gather all supporting documents

    Use the checklist above. Bank statements must be stamped and signed by your bank. Photo must meet Dutch specifications.

  6. 06

    Book a VFS appointment

    Book online via the VFS Global Netherlands portal. Diplomatic/Official passport holders can walk in 09:00–10:00 on working days without appointment.

  7. 07

    Attend your VFS appointment

    Submit your documents in person (including babies and children). Biometrics (fingerprints + digital photo) will be taken — unless you submitted them for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months. Pay the visa fee + VFS service charge (cash / debit / credit / UPI). You will sign a declaration acknowledging the application is complete.

  8. 08

    Submit your passport

    Your passport stays with VFS throughout processing — you cannot take it home. Pilots and flight attendants are exempt.

  9. 09

    Track your application

    Use your track & trace code on the VFS website. Do NOT contact NetherlandsWorldwide or the embassy — processing cannot be sped up. If no update after 45 days, contact the VFS application centre.

  10. 10

    Collect your passport + check your visa

    Once notified, collect in person or by courier. Immediately verify name, validity dates, number of entries, and duration of stay. If you spot a mistake at VFS, tell the agent on the spot; if found later or received by courier, contact the Dutch embassy without delay.

What works

12 levers that flip a borderline case.

  • Complete the Schengen visa application form ONLINE only — forms without a unique code can cause processing issues. Handwritten forms are rejected.
  • Travel medical insurance covering minimum €30,000 is MANDATORY and must be valid across all Schengen states for the entire duration of your trip, including arrival and departure dates.
  • Personal bank statements must be from the last 3 months, stamped and signed by your bank. Plain print-outs without a bank stamp are not accepted.
  • Photo must be colour, no more than 6 months old, 3.5cm × 4.5cm, with a white or light-coloured background. If applying through VFS, a digital photo may be taken at your appointment instead.

What kills cases

Top 3 refusal triggers we see.

  • 1Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
  • 2Weak proof of financial means — bank balance not supporting trip cost, or unexplained large deposits
  • 3Unclear travel purpose, or itinerary inconsistent with bookings

Download official forms

Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.

How to download from VFS:

  1. Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for The Netherlands
  2. Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
  3. Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
  4. Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device

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Schengen Tourist Visa Eligibility Check

Answer 10 quick questions to see your likelihood of approval. This is not a guarantee — final decision is always with the Embassy — but it flags common weak spots so you can address them before applying.

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1

What's the primary purpose of your trip?

2

How long do you plan to stay?

3

Have you previously visited any Schengen country?

4

Have you ever been refused a Schengen (or any country's) visa?

Past refusals must be disclosed — they show up in VIS database across Schengen countries.

5

Do you have confirmed travel bookings?

Reservations are enough — don't buy tickets until visa approval.

6

What's your current employment status?

7

What's your typical 3-month bank balance?

Schengen needs ~₹700/day covered. For a 10-day trip, minimum ₹70,000 stable balance.

8

How many years of Income Tax Returns (ITR) can you show?

9

What are your strongest ties to India (return-intent)?

Embassies want evidence you'll come back — not overstay.

10

Who are you travelling with?

Indicative only — final decision is always with the Embassy.

Frequently asked

Questions, answered straight

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period, across the entire Schengen area — not just the Netherlands. If you get a multiple-entry visa, you can leave and return any number of times within the 180-day window, but your combined stay cannot exceed 90 days. Overstaying risks a two-year visa sanction across all Schengen countries.

Yes. A Schengen Type C visa issued by the Netherlands is valid for travel across all 29 Schengen-area countries during its validity period — as long as the Netherlands is your main destination (longest stay, or first point of entry if stays are equal).

No. A flight reservation / itinerary in your name is sufficient — you do NOT need a paid ticket. We strongly recommend not buying non-refundable tickets until the visa is approved.

Yes. Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen visas. It must cover at least €30,000 in medical expenses (including hospital stay, emergency care, prescription medication, and repatriation including in the event of death), must be valid in all Schengen countries, and must cover the entire duration of your trip — including arrival and departure days. Holders of diplomatic passports are exempt.

If your main purpose is tourism and the stay with friends/family is incidental, you can still apply under Tourist Visa and show hotel bookings for most of the trip. However, if visiting family or friends IS the primary purpose, you should apply under the "Visit to Family & Friends" category, which requires a legalised proof-of-sponsorship / private-accommodation form from your Dutch host.

Yes. Your passport stays with VFS throughout processing — you cannot take it home. The only exception is pilots and flight attendants, who are not required to submit their passport during the application.

No. Processing times are fixed — average 15 calendar days, maximum 45 days. Contacting NetherlandsWorldwide, the embassy, or the consulate-general will NOT expedite your application. If you have had no update after 45 days, contact the VFS Global application centre — that is the correct channel.

Yes. We handle document review, cover letter drafting, itinerary preparation, VFS appointment booking, and submission support. Flat service fee regardless of visa outcome. Book a free assessment to get started.

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Before you apply

Two ways to file your The Netherlands visa.

One quietly burns your fee, your trip and your record. The other gets it right the first time.

Do it yourself

The risky route

  • You guess which papers The Netherlands actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
  • You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
  • You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
  • Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
  • One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.

The gamble

One mistake = fee, flights & record gone

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Professionally guided

  • A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
  • We build your The Netherlands file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
  • We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind most Indian refusals — and fix them first.
  • We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
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Typical result

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Why DIY goes wrong

How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.

  1. 1

    You feel ready

    A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.

  2. 2

    You file it yourself

    You submit a sensitive The Netherlands visa file on your own.

  3. 3

    One detail misreads

    A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.

  4. 4

    Refusal

    Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.

Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.

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Source & Disclaimer

Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global The Netherlands website and Embassy of The Netherlands. Last verified 2026-04-24. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.

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