# Netherlands visa for Indian citizens

> Indian citizens apply for a Netherlands visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Schengen visa normal fee is EUR 90.00. Processing time (Schengen visas (general)): Apply up to 6 months before travel; average 25 calendar days, maximum 45 calendar days. Application locations listed include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai and Cochin (7 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/netherlands
Sources checked on: 2026-10-10
Applies via: VFS Global + embassy
VFS Global: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/
Embassy / official site: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/india

## Overview

The VFS Visa Application Centre for the Netherlands in India is the official outsourcing partner for consular services for the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Applicants complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl), book an appointment online and submit in person with biometrics at a VFS centre. Official passport holders and Orange Carpet applicants can walk in during set morning hours without an appointment. Long-stay MVV applications are made with the IND (usually by the sponsor); the MVV is collected at the embassy.

## Visa fees

- **Schengen visa normal fee:** EUR 90.00 — Consular fees 2026; payable by credit card or in cash in INR
- **Schengen visa child (6 - 11):** EUR 45.00
- **Schengen visa child (under 6):** Free of charge
- **Schengen visa, low fee:** EUR 35.00 — visa facilitation for citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus
- **Airport transit visa:** EUR 90.00 — child (6-11) EUR 45.00; under 6 free of charge
- **Entry visa:** EUR 90.00 — child (6-11) EUR 45.00; under 6 free of charge
- **Caribbean visa:** EUR 80.00 — child (6-11) EUR 40.00; under 6 free of charge
- **MVV (Authorisation for temporary stay):** different fees, depending on purpose of stay — Applied for via IND
- **Family member of EU/EEA/Swiss citizen:** Free of charge — Applicant must provide evidence that he/she falls under this category; VFS service fee still applicable
- **Visa after approved appeal:** No consular visa fee — Only the VFS service charge is payable

**Service fee:** INR 1890/- (for submission with biometrics) inclusive of GST per application; payment in Cash, Debit/Credit Card and UPI; all fees non-refundable

## Documents required

### All applicants

- Completed and signed online Schengen visa application form with unique code (printed; handwritten forms not accepted)
- Valid travel document: not more than 10 years old, at least 2 blank (visa) pages, valid at least 3 months after departure from the Schengen area, signed
- Colour copies: biometric data page, last page of the passport (Indian nationals), previous Schengen entry/exit stamps
- Photo (not needed when applying via external service provider; digital photo taken at appointment)
- Proof of legal residence in the country where you apply
- Proof of social or economic ties (employee: employment contract, leave approval letter, payslips of past 3 months; self-employed: company registration certificate with GST number, business bank statements, income tax return with verified barcode; retired: pension statements of past 3 months; student: statement from educational institution)
- Cover letter: reason for visit, duration of stay, names of fellow travellers, transport and accommodation information
- Proof of accommodation for the entire trip (for each Schengen country visited)
- Proof of financial means: personal bank statements of past 3 months stamped and signed by the bank, or Indian income tax returns of last 2 tax years
- Travel reservation to and from the Schengen area (paid ticket not required) and travel plans
- Travel medical insurance covering all Schengen countries for the entire stay, minimum EUR 30,000
- Minors: recent extract of birth certificate and parental consent documents

### Tourist Visa

- Checklist: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-tourism/india

### Business and official visit

- Checklist: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-business-official-visit/india

### Seafarers

- Checklist: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-seafarer/india
- Blue Carpet program available for seafarers embarking/disembarking in the Netherlands or attending a course/training

### Orange Carpet

- Ask your contact person (company registered with the Netherlands Embassy for Orange Carpet) which documents you need
- Online Schengen application form
- Walk-in without appointment: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai 9-10 AM; New Delhi 8.30-9.30 AM; Pune 8-9 AM

### Medical treatment

- Checklist: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-medical/india

### Visit to Family & Friends

- Checklist: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-family-friends/india

### Family member of EU/EEA/Swiss citizen

- Checklist: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-family-member-eu-eea
- Parent of a Dutch national under 18: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-chavez-vilchez

### Cultural, sports or religious events and film crews

- Checklist: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-study-event/india

### Airport Transit

- Checklist: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-airport-transit-visa/india

### Entry Visa

- For holders of a Dutch long-term residence permit that was stolen, lost or expired abroad
- Checklist: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-entry-visa

### Visa after approved appeal

- A valid travel document
- The no-objection letter (and a copy) stating that your objection has been successful
- Any documents mentioned in the no-objection letter (e.g. hotel, flight reservation, proof of insurance)
- Online Schengen visa application form

### Long-stay visa (MVV)

- Apply with the IND (often via sponsor) at least 3 months before intended stay
- After positive decision, make an appointment at the embassy to collect the MVV quoting the V number

### Short-stay Caribbean Visa

- Info: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/india/travel/applying-for-a-short-stay-caribbean-visa

### Long-stay Caribbean Visa

- Apply only after residence permit application approved (Curaçao: provisional approval enough)
- Checklist: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa/checklist/long-stay

### Caribbean Carpet Programme

- Check eligibility and apply for the programme via https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa/carpet-programme; after approval email, apply for visas at the VAC

### Official visit (for official /diplomatic passport holders or OPCW etc.)

- Checklist PDF: https://www.vfsglobal.com/netherlands/india/pdf/checklist-visa-application-Members-of-official-delegations.pdf

## Photo specifications

- **Size:** 3.5cm by 4.5cm
- **Background:** white or light-coloured background
- colour photo
- no more than 6 months old
- Not required when applying via external service provider: digital photo and fingerprints taken at the appointment

## Travel medical insurance

**Required:** Yes

Travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries, minimum EUR 30,000, covering accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation, repatriation; must cover the entire trip incl. arrival and departure dates. VFS publishes an approved list of insurance companies in India. Not required for diplomatic passport holders.

## Processing time

- **Schengen visas (general):** Apply up to 6 months before travel; average 25 calendar days, maximum 45 calendar days
- **Seafarers:** Apply up to 9 months before travel; average 25 calendar days, maximum 45 calendar days
- **Official visit:** In most cases 15 calendar days; apply earliest 6 months before travel
- **Long-stay visa (MVV):** Apply at least 3 months before intended stay

## Visa categories

### Schengen Visa

- Seafarers
- Orange Carpet
- Business and official visit
- Tourist Visa
- Medical treatment
- Visit to Family & Friends
- Family member of EU/EEA/Swiss citizen
- Cultural, sports or religious events and film crews
- Airport Transit
- Entry Visa
- Visa after approved appeal

### Long-stay visa (MVV)

- Long-stay visa (MVV)

### Dutch Caribbean Visa

- Short-stay Caribbean Visa
- Long-stay Caribbean Visa
- Caribbean Carpet Programme

### Official visit

- Official visit (for official /diplomatic passport holders or OPCW etc.)

## Where to apply in India

- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Cochin
- Hyderabad
- Jalandhar
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Pune

## How to apply from India

1. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
2. **Book an appointment** — Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.
3. **Submit your application** — Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad and others listed below.
4. **Give biometrics** — Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.
5. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is the Netherlands visa fee for Indian citizens?

Schengen visa normal fee: EUR 90.00; Schengen visa child (6 - 11): EUR 45.00; Schengen visa child (under 6): Free of charge. 7 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: INR 1890/- (for submission with biometrics) inclusive of GST per application; payment in Cash, Debit/Credit Card and UPI; all fees non-refundable.

### What documents are required for a Netherlands visa from India?

Completed and signed online Schengen visa application form with unique code (printed; handwritten forms not accepted); Valid travel document: not more than 10 years old, at least 2 blank (visa) pages, valid at least 3 months after departure from the Schengen area, signed; Colour copies: biometric data page, last page of the passport (Indian nationals), previous Schengen entry/exit stamps; Photo (not needed when applying via external service provider; digital photo taken at appointment); Proof of legal residence in the country where you apply; Proof of social or economic ties (employee: employment contract, leave approval letter, payslips of past 3 months; self-employed: company registration certificate with GST number, business bank statements, income tax return with verified barcode; retired: pension statements of past 3 months; student: statement from educational institution). Plus 6 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 16 visa categories.

### How long does Netherlands visa processing take for Indians?

Schengen visas (general): Apply up to 6 months before travel; average 25 calendar days, maximum 45 calendar days; Seafarers: Apply up to 9 months before travel; average 25 calendar days, maximum 45 calendar days; Official visit: In most cases 15 calendar days; apply earliest 6 months before travel.

### Where do Indian citizens apply for a Netherlands visa?

Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune.

### What photo size is required for a Netherlands visa?

Size: 3.5cm by 4.5cm. Background: white or light-coloured background.

### Is travel medical insurance required for a Netherlands visa?

Yes. Travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries, minimum EUR 30,000, covering accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation, repatriation; must cover the entire trip incl. arrival and departure dates. VFS publishes an approved list of insurance companies in India. Not required for diplomatic passport holders.

### Which Netherlands visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Schengen Visa, Long-stay visa (MVV), Dutch Caribbean Visa and Official visit. 16 visa types are listed on this page.

## Sources

- [VFS Global Netherlands India home](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [VFS Netherlands India - Visa Types (all categories, tabs)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/visa-type) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [VFS Netherlands India - Visa Application Centres](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/attend-centre) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [Consular fees in India 2026](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/india/living-and-working/consular-fees) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10
- [Checklist: Schengen visa in India for tourism](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-tourism/india) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10

### Notes on sources

- Category-specific checklists other than tourism were linked but not individually fetched
- VFS pages are JS-rendered; read via a browser (plain curl/WebFetch returned 403)
- Caribbean Carpet Programme and MVV have no fee/processing tabs on VFS

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