Netherlands Tourist Visa Fee for Indians (2026): Adult and Child Rates

These rates are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. The consular fee is set in euros only. No fixed rupee amount is published for it, so the INR you pay depends on the rate applied on the day. For documents, appointments and processing, see our Netherlands visa guide for Indians.

How much is the Netherlands tourist visa fee in 2026?

The tourist visa is a Schengen visa, so the normal Schengen visa fee applies: EUR 90.00. The Embassy of the Netherlands lists it in its consular fees for 2026, and the same figure covers adults and every child aged 12 or older.

You may see a lower EUR 35.00 rate on the same fee page. That is a visa-facilitation fee for citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus. It does not apply to Indian passport holders.

The fee is per person. Each traveller, including babies and children, needs an individual VFS appointment and files a separate application, so a family pays one fee line for each member.

What do children pay for a Dutch tourist visa?

Children get a reduced rate up to age 11 and travel free of the visa fee under 6. The table shows both the consular fee and the VFS charge for each type of applicant.

VFS lists one rate per application and shows no reduced service charge for children. If you are travelling with an under-6, ask VFS at booking whether its charge applies to that child's file.

What does VFS Global charge on top of the visa fee?

VFS Global charges INR 1,890 per application for submission with biometrics. The amount includes GST, and every Netherlands VFS centre in India charges the same figure. The 12 centres are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune.

VFS describes all its fees as non-refundable. The booking category matters for money too: if you book under the wrong visa category, you cannot submit on the day and you lose the service fee. At submission you can also choose courier return of your passport instead of collecting it in person.

Can you pay the euro fee in rupees?

Yes. The consular fee page says you can pay by card, or in cash in Indian rupees. VFS lists cash, debit or credit card and UPI as accepted methods. You pay both the visa fee and the VFS service fee at your appointment, when your fingerprints and digital photo are taken.

Because the visa fee is published in euros only, there is no official rupee figure to quote in advance. If you want certainty about the exact INR amount, paying by card at the counter avoids carrying the wrong cash sum.

Is the fee refunded if the Netherlands refuses your visa?

No. NetherlandsWorldwide says that after a refusal you can either object or submit a new application, and for a new application the visa fee and VFS service charges are not refunded and must be paid again.

An objection goes in writing to the IND within four weeks of the date on the decision. If it succeeds, you receive a no-objection letter and apply for a visa after approved appeal, which carries no consular visa fee; only the VFS service charge is payable.

Refusals are not rare. European Commission data show a refusal rate of 20.7% for short-stay Schengen applications lodged at Dutch consulates in India in 2025, with 20,156 visas not issued and 97,650 applications lodged. The rate was 16.1% in 2024. A complete file is the best way to avoid paying twice.

Which other Dutch visa fees should Indian travellers know?

• Airport transit visa: EUR 90.00, but Indians changing planes inside the international transit area of a Dutch airport do not need one.
• Entry visa for holders of a Dutch residence permit lost or expired abroad: EUR 90.00.
• Dutch Caribbean visa: EUR 80.00 for adults and EUR 40.00 for children aged 6 to 11.
• Student residence permit through the IND: EUR 254.00, paid to the educational institution.

Before you pay: a quick checklist

• Book the Tourist Visa category, not Business or Visit to Family & Friends, unless that is your real purpose.
• Book one appointment per traveller, babies included.
• Apply up to 6 months and at least 15 days before travel. VFS India gives an average of 25 calendar days; NetherlandsWorldwide currently gives 18 to 21 days, with a maximum of 45.
• Carry travel medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 cover for all Schengen countries.
• Show a travel reservation to and from the Schengen area. A paid ticket is not required, so a verifiable flight reservation is enough.

The official list of charges sits on the consular fees page for India.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, itineraries and cover letters for Schengen files. Packages start at INR 1,000 for a flight reservation and go up to INR 3,000 for reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Netherlands business visa fee different from the tourist visa fee?

No separate business rate is published. Business, tourist and family-visit visas are all Schengen visas, and the 2026 consular fee list gives one normal Schengen fee of EUR 90.00, with EUR 45.00 for children aged 6 to 11.

Do I need to buy a flight ticket before paying the Netherlands visa fee?

No. The Netherlands tourist checklist asks for a travel reservation to and from the Schengen area and states that a paid ticket is not required.

How long does a Netherlands tourist visa take once the fee is paid?

VFS India gives an average of 25 calendar days, while NetherlandsWorldwide currently gives 18 to 21 calendar days. Both say it can take up to 45 calendar days, and processing cannot be sped up.

Can I pay the Netherlands visa fee by UPI?

VFS lists cash, debit or credit card and UPI as payment methods at its Netherlands centres in India. The consular fee page itself mentions card payment or cash in Indian rupees.