Netherlands Visa Requirements at Delhi Consulate
Complete documentation and requirements for all visa types at the Netherlands consulate in Delhi
Common Requirements for All Visa Types
These documents are required for all visa types at Delhi consulate:
Personal Documents
Valid passport
Must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20-year validity are NOT acceptable.
Passport Copy
Photocopy of first and last page of the passport.
Signed Visa Form
1 Online visa form to be filled and duly signed by the passenger only https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay . Please include Email Id and Mobile number of the Applicant.
Passport Size Photos
2 Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) in matt finish (Latest one passport size, coloured with white background, 35mmX45mm with 80% face coverage) without glasses, hat/cap or any other head covering.
Signed Cover letter
Personal Covering Letter addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of Netherlands, with mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .Details of all Applicants with name, passport number, If Applicable
Travel Documents
Confirmed Hotel bookings
Confirmed Hotel as per the ticket (with hotel Name, Address, Telephone number and Email. Id)
Confirmed Air Tickets
Return ticket, covering all the sectors. With live PNR and travel date after 25 days of submission
Travel Insurance
It should be as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website. Travel Insurance should have special condition The geographical area for this policy stands changed to worldwide.
Proof of Funds
Bank Statement
Latest Personal Bank Statement (Original) last 6 months i.e. sealed and signed by Bank Authorities.
Income Tax Return
Personal ITR For Last 3 years
Visa Type Specific Requirements
Additional documents required for each visa type
Business Visa
Occupation Proof
If you are an employee
Last 3 months salary slips NOC from Company
If you are proprietor/owner of the company
Company’s Original Bank statement of last 3 months Stamped from Bank Company’s ITR of Last 3 years Company proof (GST/ Incorporation certificate/Partnership Deed etc) Cover letter on company’s Letterhead
Business Documents
Company Cover letter
Covering Letter on company letter head addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of Netherlands, with mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .Details of all Applicants with name, passport number. Please note - if applicant is working in some other city and the company letterhead has the address of some different city then the cover letter should mention the working city of the applicant specifically in the cover letter.
Invitation Letter
Visa Agent Documents
Authority letter
On Company Letter Head from Pax (please download the format from the FORM SECTION of our website) authorizing Mr Vasudevan/Jagdish to submit and collect the documents on applicant s behalf.
BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants w.e.f. 02-Nov-2015. (Please see instructions below)
Medical Requirement
Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
NOTE
COLOR COPY MANDATORY
ALL DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE COLORCOPIED. BLACK AND WHITE COPY OF DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Fees
Rs. 8180/-(Adult) Rs. 4090/-(Child) VFS charges Rs 1636/- (to be paid online)
Processing Time
In most cases, you will be informed within 15 calendar days whether your application has been successful. It can take up to 45 days to decide on your visa application. NOTE Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Special Instructions: Mandatory online pre-payment service fees introduced in India From 02 July 2018 onwards, applicants for a Netherlands visa must book an appointment and pay the VFS service fee online before going to a VFS visa application center to submit their application and biometric data (fingerprints and photograph). From this date, appointments to submit applications will only be confirmed once payment is complete. Note: VFS SERVICES IS NONREFUNDABLE if applicant is not going for the bio-metric on the appointment date then NEED TO BOOK NEW APPOINTMENT AND HAVE TO PAY THE VFS SERVICE CHARGES AGAIN.
Tourist Visa
For Honeymooners
If bride or groom is not employed, then the Financials of the parents are required (Check According to the above-mentioned occupations).
For Minors
If minor is accompanied by one parent/travelling alone shall provide a ATTESTED AFFIDAVIT from relevant home department is required. Affidavit NOC from other parent side, if only one parent is traveling along with child. Child birth certificate should be notarized.
Birth Certificate
If the applicant is below 18 years of age, Copy of birth certificate needs to be submitted along with all the other documents. In case birth certificate is not in English, its English translation attested by a Notary will be required.
Visa Agent Documents
Authority letter
On Company Letter Head from Pax (please download the format from the FORM SECTION of our website) authorizing Mr Vasudevan/Jagdish to submit and collect the documents on applicant s behalf.
BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants w.e.f. 02-Nov-2015. (Please see instructions below).
Medical Requirement
Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
Fees
Rs. 8180/-(Adult) Rs. 4090/-(Child) VFS charges Rs 1636/- (to be paid online)
Processing Time
In most cases, you will be informed within 15 calendar days whether your application has been successful. It can take up to 45 days to decide on your visa application. NOTE Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Special Instructions: Mandatory online pre-payment service fees introduced in India From 02 July 2018 onwards, applicants for a Netherlands visa must book an appointment and pay the VFS service fee online before going to a VFS visa application center to submit their application and biometric data (fingerprints and photograph). From this date, appointments to submit applications will only be confirmed once payment is complete. Note: VFS SERVICES IS NONREFUNDABLE if applicant is not going for the bio-metric on the appointment date then NEED TO BOOK NEW APPOINTMENT AND HAVE TO PAY THE VFS SERVICE CHARGES AGAIN.
Work Visa
Work Documents
Work Permit
To be arranged by the counterpart company in Netherlands and sent to the Applicant.
Proof of Educational and Professional Certificate
BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants w.e.f. 02-Nov-2015. (Please see instructions below)
Procedure
Applicant must get his / her Birth Certificate Legalised from the Legalization Department at the Royal Netherlands Embassy - New Delhi
A MVV Application through Appointment system is required to enter Netherland and obtain a Residence Permit to stay for a Period longer than 3 months.
A MVV Application can only be initiated based ON a verified and legalized Birth - Certificate by the Embassy or Consulate- General of every Applicant.
After the MVV has been issued, it is only valid for a Period of three days after entering the Netherlands. The holder of the MVV must report to the Alien Police within a period of three days after arriving in the Netherlands to apply for a Residence Permit.
Medical Requirement
Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website
Fees
Applicant to check personally. 3000 NOK approx
Processing Time
Approx 8-10 weeks for processing, after receipt of NOTE Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Special Instructions: Note : Personal Appearance of the applicant Mandatory. Note: - Further, any change in fees, additional document or personal presence of the applicant might be required which is on the discretion of the embassy Mandatory online pre-payment service fees introduced in India From the 02 July 2018 onwards, applicants for a Netherlands visa must book an appointment and pay the VFS service fee online before going to a VFS visa application center to submit their application and biometric data (fingerprints and photograph). From this date, appointments to submit applications will only be confirmed once payment is complete. Note: VFS SERVICES IS NONREFUNDABLE if applicant is not going for the bio-metric on the appointment date then NEED TO BOOK NEW APPOINTMENT AND HAVE TO PAY THE VFS SERVICE CHARGES AGAIN.
Contact Information
Netherlands Embassy/Consulate in Delhi
Address
6/50-F, Shantipath, New Delhi.
Tel
24197600
Fax
24197710
Website
india.nlembassy.org www.holland-in-india.org www.vfs-nl-in.com
nde-ca@minbuza.nl