NETHERLANDS

Yes. All Indian passport holders require a Schengen visa to travel to the Netherlands for short-term stays (up to 90 days) for purposes such as tourism, business, or visiting family or friends. The Netherlands is part of the Schengen Zone, so this visa allows travel across 26 European countries.

Indian citizens should apply for a short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) for trips up to 90 days. This visa is suitable for:

• Tourism

• Visiting family or friends

• Business travel (meetings, events)

• Attending short courses or seminars

For stays longer than 90 days (study, work, residence), you will need a long-stay visa (MVV) and a Dutch residence permit.

Applications must be submitted at the Netherlands Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) in your city. VFS has centers in all major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata.

You will need to:

• Book an appointment online

• Submit your application and biometrics in person

You can also take help from a trusted visa consultancy like Instaviza to simplify the entire process.

Here’s a standard document checklist:

• Valid passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond return date)

• Completed Schengen visa application form

• Two recent passport-size photos (as per Schengen specs)

• Travel itinerary (flight tickets, travel plans)

• Hotel booking or invitation letter

• Financial proof (last 3–6 months’ bank statements, ITR, salary slips)

• Travel medical insurance (coverage of €30,000 or more)

• Cover letter explaining purpose of visit

• Employment or student proof (if applicable)

Instaviza provides a tailored checklist and pre-checks your documents for embassy compliance.

As of now, the visa fees are:

• Adults: €90 

• Children aged 6–12: €45

• Children under 6: Free

Additional charges:

• VFS service fee

• Optional services: SMS alerts, courier, etc.

• Visa consultant fee (e.g. Instaviza): Starts at ₹1,999

Visa processing usually takes 10–15 working days after the VFS appointment. However, it may take longer during peak travel seasons (summer holidays, festive periods).

Apply at least 3–4 weeks in advance. With Instaviza, you can access priority appointment slots and faster guidance to speed up the process.

Yes, Schengen-compliant travel insurance is mandatory for Indian travelers. Your insurance must:

• Cover medical expenses up to €30,000

• Be valid in all Schengen countries

• Cover emergency hospitalization and repatriation

Instaviza can help arrange instant, embassy-approved insurance policies from top Indian insurers.

The form filling and appointment booking can be done online, but you must submit your documents and biometrics in person at a VFS center.

Instaviza offers complete online support — you can complete the entire process remotely with guidance and document checks over email, WhatsApp, and phone.

Yes. Each family member needs to fill out a separate visa application form and provide individual documents. Parents can apply for children, but minors must also be present at the VFS appointment to submit biometrics (if above 12 years old).

Instaviza offers family visa packages with joint tracking and shared coordination.

The most common reasons include:

• Incomplete or incorrect documents

• Low or unexplained bank balance

• Invalid or insufficient travel insurance

• Unclear travel itinerary or cover letter

• Previous overstays or travel history issues

Instaviza minimizes rejection chances by pre-checking every detail and helping you write compelling, error-free cover letters.

You can reapply immediately, but it’s important to:

• Understand the rejection reason from the refusal letter

• Fix the gaps in your documentation

• Provide stronger financial proof or itinerary

Instaviza offers visa reapplication services, helping you strengthen your case and improve your chances of approval.

Yes! A valid Schengen visa from the Netherlands allows you to travel freely within all 26 Schengen countries, including France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Make sure:

• The Netherlands is your first point of entry or

• You spend the most days in the Netherlands

You can apply:

• Up to 6 months before your travel date

• But not later than 15 working days before departure

Best practice is to apply 4–6 weeks in advance for smooth processing and flexibility.

You can track your application using the VFS Global tracking tool, available on their website. You’ll need:

• VFS reference number (from your receipt)

• Your date of birth

If you’ve applied through Instaviza, you will get real-time updates via WhatsApp, email, or phone throughout the process.

Instaviza is a top-rated visa consultancy in India, trusted by thousands of travelers across the country. Here’s why:

• ✔️ 100% support for document preparation

• ✔️ Fast appointment booking, even in busy months

• ✔️ Help with flight & hotel bookings, travel insurance

• ✔️ Personalized advice and cover letter writing

• ✔️ High approval rate and positive reviews

• ✔️ Available pan-India — all support is fully remote or in-office

Whether you’re in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, or any other city, Instaviza makes the Netherlands visa process easier, faster, and more reliable.