# 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 15, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/netherlands
Sources checked on: 2026-10-15
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. Every Schengen applicant must book an individual appointment online with VFS Global (one per person, babies and children included) and attend in person; only Orange Carpet applicants and official passport holders can walk in without an appointment.

## Visa on arrival, eVisa and visa-free entry

- **Visa on arrival:** Not available: Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa issued before travel (India is on the EU list of countries whose nationals need a visa). Apply at a VFS Global centre in India up to 6 months and at least 15 days before the trip.
- **eVisa / online visa:** Not available: there is no Netherlands eVisa. Indians fill in the Schengen application form online (consular.mfaservices.nl), print and sign it, and must submit it in person with fingerprints at a VFS Global centre after booking an appointment.
- **Visa-free entry:** Not available: India is on the EU list of countries whose nationals need a visa, so Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter the Netherlands. Transit only: India is not on the EU common airport-transit-visa list or the Netherlands' own list, so an Indian changing planes inside the international transit area of a Dutch airport does not need an airport transit visa (leaving the transit area needs a Schengen visa).

## Visa fees

- **Schengen visa normal fee:** EUR 90.00 — Consular fees 2026. Published in EUR only (no fixed INR amount is published); pay by card, or in cash in Indian rupees. VFS lists cash, debit/credit card and UPI.
- **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
- **Student residence permit incl. MVV (IND, study at all levels):** EUR 254.00 — IND fee 2026 (IND fees change every 1 January); paid when the application is submitted and not refunded if refused; no INR amount published. Students pay the fee to their educational institution, which pays the IND.
- **Highly skilled migrant residence permit incl. MVV (IND):** EUR 423.00 — IND fee 2026 (IND fees change every 1 January); paid when the application is submitted and not refunded if refused; no INR amount published. Paid by the employer (recognised sponsor). EUR 254.00 if you hold EU long-term resident status in another EU country.
- **EU Blue Card residence permit (IND):** EUR 423.00 — IND fee 2026 (IND fees change every 1 January); paid when the application is submitted and not refunded if refused; no INR amount published. EUR 254.00 if you hold EU long-term resident status in another EU country.
- **Single permit (GVVA) for paid employment (IND):** EUR 423.00 — IND fee 2026 (IND fees change every 1 January); paid when the application is submitted and not refunded if refused; no INR amount published. EUR 254.00 if you hold EU long-term resident status in another EU country.
- **Seasonal labour single permit (IND):** EUR 254.00 — IND fee 2026 (IND fees change every 1 January); paid when the application is submitted and not refunded if refused; no INR amount published.
- **Employer recognition as IND sponsor (one-off, employer cost):** EUR 5,080.00 — EUR 2,539.00 for small businesses with no more than 50 persons; IND fee 2026. Required before an employer can hire a highly skilled migrant.
- **MVV sticker in India: passport return by DTDC courier (optional):** INR 850 — Paid to DTDC for an Airway Bill (AWB) number before the MVV appointment, one per applicant; as published by NetherlandsWorldwide, October 2026. Not a visa fee.
- **Residence permit to stay with a partner or family member (IND):** EUR 254.00 — IND fee 2026 for a first application, change of purpose or extension; no INR amount published
- **Orientation year residence permit (IND):** EUR 254.00 — IND fee 2026 for a first application or change of purpose; no INR amount published
- **Naturalisation request (IND):** EUR 1,139.00 — One person; EUR 1,454.00 together with a partner; EUR 168.00 per child under 18 naturalising with a parent; IND fees 2026

**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 (under 18) travelling alone or with one parent/guardian: recent extract of birth certificate, written consent notarised by a public notary from the non-travelling parent(s)/guardian(s), and copies of their passports

### Tourist Visa

- Checklist: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-tourism/india
- Organised tour: show the booking or reservation for the tour
- A Schengen visa allows a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area; the visa's 'Duration of stay' field shows your days and 'From'/'Until' the validity; overstaying risks a two-year Schengen visa sanction
- Multiple-entry visas for Indian nationals residing in India (EU decision of 18 April 2024): if you have obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years, a two-year multiple-entry visa is issued (validity ends 3 months before passport expiry); Schengen states may issue multiple-entry visas valid up to 5 years in justified cases

### Business and official visit

- Checklist: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-business-official-visit/india
- Invitation from the company or organisation in the Netherlands plus a cover letter from your employer, both stating your personal details, duration of stay, where you will stay and the reason (meetings, conferences, training, business events)
- Trade fair or congress without an invitation: documents showing trade or employment relations (contracts, paid invoices, orders, annual accounts/report or a commercial-register extract) and the admission ticket
- Official visit: official invitation from the intergovernmental organisation plus a note verbale or letter from a government body in your country of residence
- If the inviting party pays the costs, this must be stated in the invitation; staying with a host requires the proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation form, signed by the host and legalised by the Dutch municipality

### 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
- Letter from a doctor or hospital in the Netherlands stating that the treatment there is necessary
- Letter from a doctor or hospital in the Netherlands confirming your appointment and that the treatment can be performed
- Proof of pre-payment of the treatment
- Plus the standard cover letter, accommodation, financial means (3 months' stamped bank statements or 2 years' ITRs), travel reservation and EUR 30,000 insurance

### Visit to Family & Friends

- Checklist: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-family-friends/india
- Staying with the person who invites you: original completed proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation form, signed by that person and legalised by the Dutch municipality where they are registered (questions 3A and 3B answered 'yes' if they also cover your costs, medical care and repatriation)
- If the person paying your costs is not your host, a separate invitation or sponsorship form from the payer
- Colour copy of the inviting person's Dutch ID card or passport, or their valid Dutch residence permit if they are not Dutch
- Hotel or rental reservation for the whole trip if not staying with the host; proof of accommodation for each Schengen country visited

### 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
- Invitation, registration, programme or entry ticket from the company or event in the Netherlands (conferences and events)
- Study, research or internship: letter of admission or enrolment, or a letter from the educational institution
- Film crews: production-company letter (title, synopsis, locations), full crew list with roles, Dutch organisation's letter confirming filming permits, and proof of registration with the Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association or the Film Chamber of Commerce
- Non-profit organisations: official proof of non-profit registration (and that you represent it, if applicable); a ticket for your means of transport and your travel itinerary

### Airport Transit

- Checklist: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-airport-transit-visa/india
- Indian nationals are not on the EU common airport-transit-visa list (Annex 7A) or the Netherlands' national list (Annex 7B; India is marked only for Czechia and Romania), so an airport transit visa is not needed for an Indian passport holder who stays in the international transit area of a Dutch airport

### 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
- Refused? You receive a letter (the decision) stating the reasons; you can object within four weeks of the date on the decision, in writing to the IND (or through someone you authorise; family or friends in the Netherlands can object online on your behalf for family visits)
- Alternatively submit a new application with the missing documents; the visa fee and VFS service charges are not refunded and must be paid again
- NetherlandsWorldwide cannot tell you why your application was refused; questions about an objection go to the IND

### 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
- MVV sticker appointments are booked online at the embassy in New Delhi or the consulate-general in Bangalore or Mumbai; you may use any of the three even if the IND letter names another
- Appointments fill up quickly; if none are available, try again later as slots open up through cancellations and rescheduling

### 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
- Official passport holders can walk in without an appointment at all Netherlands VFS centres between 09:00 and 10:00 on working days (the different Orange Carpet windows apply only to Orange Carpet applicants)

### Appointment, submission and passport collection (VFS centres)

- Book your own appointment online at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld (not through an intermediary); each person, including babies and children, needs a separate appointment and must attend in person
- Book under the correct visa category: if the category is wrong you cannot submit on the day and lose the VFS service fee; a confirmation email with an appointment letter follows booking
- Apply up to 6 months before travel (seafarers 9 months) and at least 15 days before travel; to change or cancel, contact VFS Global India
- Bring the printed online application form, all checklist documents and the checklist itself; fingerprints and a digital photo are taken at the appointment; pay the visa fee and VFS service fee there
- Collection: original VFS receipt plus a copy of a valid government photo ID of applicant and receiver; a representative also needs your signed authorisation letter; or choose courier return when you submit
- VFS Ahmedabad: Ground Floor, Shree Balaji Agora Mall, between Tapovan and Bhat Circle, Sardar Patel Ring Road, Motera, Ahmedabad 382424; submission Mon-Fri 09:00-15:00, passport collection 14:00-16:00
- VFS Chennai: Ramee Mall, 2nd Floor, No. 365, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600018; submission and passport collection Mon-Fri 08:00-15:00
- VFS Cochin (Kochi): 1st Floor, Coastal Chambers (Manoj Tower), Ravipuram, M G Road, Kochi 682015; submission Mon-Fri 08:00-13:00, passport collection 14:00-16:00
- VFS Bengaluru: Gopalan Innovation Mall, 22 Bannerghatta Main Road, Sarakki Industrial Layout, 3rd Phase, J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru 560076; submission Mon-Fri 08:00-13:00, passport collection 09:00-16:00
- VFS Hyderabad: Unit 1, Lower Concourse, Punjagutta Metro Station, 8-2-340/1, Punjagutta Road, Hyderabad 500082; submission Mon-Fri 08:00-15:00, passport collection 09:00-16:00 (except public holidays)
- VFS Kolkata: 4th & 5th Floor, AA-I, Rene Towers, Rajdanga Main Road, Sector A, Kasba, Kolkata 700107; submission Mon-Fri 09:00-14:00, passport collection 09:00-16:00 (except holidays)
- VFS Mumbai: Urmi Axis Building, 2nd Floor, near MMRC Science Centre Exit A4, opp. E Moses Road, Mahalaxmi (West), Mumbai 400011; submission and passport collection Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00
- VFS New Delhi: #27 K.G. Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001; submission Mon-Fri 09:00-15:00, passport collection 09:00-16:00
- VFS Pune: 4th Floor, 93 Avenue Mall, Kalubai Chowk, near Fatima Nagar Junction, Wanowrie, Pune 411022; submission Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00, passport collection 09:00-16:00
- Every Netherlands VFS centre charges the INR 1,890 service fee (cash, credit/debit card or UPI)
- VFS Jalandhar: Aman Plaza, 2nd Floor, 310 Lajpat Nagar, Mahavir Marg, Jalandhar 144001; submission and passport collection Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00
- VFS Lucknow: 1st Floor, Alambagh Bus Stand, Alambagh, Lucknow 226005; submission Mon-Fri 09:00-14:00, passport collection 13:00-16:00
- VFS Chandigarh: open Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 (VFS centre list); its centre page with the address could not be loaded
- Track your application online on the VFS website with the reference number from your VFS receipt (it starts with the city letters and 'NL', e.g. DENL/... for New Delhi); NetherlandsWorldwide and the embassy cannot give status updates; contact VFS if you have heard nothing after 45 days; it is not possible to speed up processing

### Student residence permit (university / hbo)

- The educational institution applies and tells you which documents to provide, e.g. a copy of your passport and proof of sufficient funds
- Legalised and translated birth certificate (needed to register with the municipality after arrival)
- At the MVV appointment: passport valid at least 6 more months with 2 empty pages plus a photocopy of the photo page, one passport photo meeting Dutch requirements, the institution's email with your V number, and any other documents named in the IND letter (with copies)

### Work residence permit (highly skilled migrant / single permit)

- Employment contract, employer's testimonial, appointment decision or hosting agreement
- Work permit (TWV) or its application, where one is required
- Copy of your passport; antecedents certificate (criminal-record declaration, part of the IND form)
- Evidence of the passed basic civic integration exam abroad, only where civic integration abroad is mandatory (e.g. religious roles)
- Legalised and translated birth certificate for municipal registration
- At the MVV appointment: passport valid at least 6 more months with 2 empty pages plus a photocopy, one Dutch-standard passport photo, a copy of the IND positive-decision letter with your V number, and other documents named in that letter

### Indians living outside India (apply in your country of residence)

- Schengen visas are applied for in the country where you legally live; the India VFS centres accept applicants living in India, Afghanistan or Bhutan
- United Kingdom: VFS Global in Birmingham, Edinburgh, London or Manchester (UK residents only)
- United States: VFS Global in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco or Washington D.C. (US residents)
- United Arab Emirates: VFS Global in Abu Dhabi or Dubai (UAE residents)
- Saudi Arabia: VFS Global in Al Khobar, Dhahran, Jeddah or Riyadh (Saudi residents)
- Kuwait: VFS Global in Kuwait City; Qatar: VFS Global in Doha; Oman: VFS Global in Muscat (residents of each country)
- Singapore: VFS Global in Singapore (residents of Singapore or Brunei)

## 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. Seafarers and diplomatic passport holders do not have to show proof of insurance. NetherlandsWorldwide lists the medical expenses to be covered (at least EUR 30,000) as hospital admission and treatment, emergency treatment, prescription medicine and repatriation to the country of residence (including in the event of death); the policy schedule must name you.

## Processing time

- **Schengen visas (general):** Apply up to 6 months before travel; average 25 calendar days, maximum 45 calendar days
- **Schengen, airport transit and entry visas (NetherlandsWorldwide current average):** 18 to 21 calendar days on average, from the day the Ministry's Consular Services Organisation receives the documents and passport; can increase to 45 calendar days (high volume, further consideration or additional documents). VFS India's page still states an average of 25 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
- **Highly skilled migrant (IND):** Legal decision period 90 days (can be extended by 30 days for a first application); with a recognised sponsor and a complete application the IND aims to decide within 2 weeks
- **Single permit (GVVA) / paid employment (IND):** Legal decision period 90 days; with a recognised sponsor about 7 weeks when a work permit or single permit is needed (UWV labour-market advice)
- **EU Blue Card (IND):** 30 days if filed by a recognised sponsor or for long-term mobility; 90 days for other applications
- **Seasonal labour single permit (IND):** Legal decision period 90 days; 60 days if you held a Dutch seasonal-work permit in the last 5 years
- **Student residence permit (IND):** Legal decision period 60 days; target 2 weeks if the application is complete and filed by a recognised sponsor (the institution)
- **Employer recognition as sponsor (IND):** Legal decision period 3 months
- **MVV sticker at the embassy/consulate in India:** Book within 3 months of the IND's positive decision; passport with MVV ready in up to 10 working days; then travel to the Netherlands within 90 days
- **Naturalisation (IND):** Decision period 12 months from the application at the town hall

## 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.)

### Study and work residence permits (long stay, via IND)

- Student residence permit (university / hbo)
- Highly skilled migrant
- EU Blue Card
- Single permit (GVVA) for paid employment
- Seasonal labour single permit
- Long-term EU resident from another EU country
- Orientation year (look for work after study)

### Family and citizenship (via IND)

- Residence permit to stay with a partner or family member
- Dutch citizenship by naturalisation

## Study, work and long-stay routes

### Student residence permit (university or hbo) (Study)

For full-time study at a Dutch university or university of applied sciences (hbo). You cannot apply yourself: your institution, which must be recognised by the IND as a sponsor, applies for the MVV and residence permit together; after approval you collect the MVV sticker by appointment at the embassy in New Delhi or a consulate-general in Bangalore or Mumbai.

- Registered for a full-time daytime course at an educational institution recognised by the IND as a sponsor
- Sufficient money to support yourself for at least one year; IND standard amount for 2026 (valid 1 January to 31 December 2026): EUR 1,130.77 a month for hbo/university students and EUR 928.58 a month for secondary or mbo students, excluding tuition fees
- If a person in the Netherlands finances your study (hbo/university, valid 1 July to 31 December 2026): their gross SV salary must be at least EUR 3,467.77 a month if married/partnered or EUR 2,766.67 if single, without holiday allowance
- Valid passport; no criminal convictions
- Insurance for healthcare costs in the Netherlands
- TB test at the Municipal Health Service within 3 months of the permit being issued, unless your nationality is on the IND exemption list
- Fee paid to the institution, which pays the IND; no refund if refused
- Collect the MVV within 3 months of the positive decision (the institution's email with your V number is enough at the appointment), then travel within 90 days and collect the residence permit in the Netherlands
- Permit valid for the course length plus 3 months (maximum 5 years); you must earn at least half the required credits each academic year or the permit can be withdrawn
- Work while studying: up to 16 hours a week, or full time in June, July and August, only if the employer holds a work permit (TWV) for you

Source: https://ind.nl/en/forms/3087.pdf

### Highly skilled migrant (kennismigrant) (Work)

The main Dutch permit for skilled professionals hired by a Dutch employer. Only an employer recognised by the IND as a sponsor can apply; it applies for the MVV and residence permit together, and you then collect the MVV by appointment at the embassy or a consulate-general in India.

- Employment contract with an employer recognised by the IND as a sponsor (listed in the public register of recognised sponsors); no separate work permit (TWV) needed
- Minimum gross monthly salary for 2026, excluding holiday allowance: EUR 5,942 if aged 30 or over; EUR 4,357 if under 30; EUR 3,122 under the reduced criterion (within 3 years of graduating, a PhD or research, or after the orientation year)
- Salary must be at market rate and paid monthly into a bank account in your name; holiday allowance, payment in kind and irregular pay (overtime, tips) do not count
- BIG-register registration if you will practise a regulated healthcare profession
- Valid passport; no danger to public order; TB test after arrival unless exempt
- The IND's listed requirements for this permit do not include a Dutch-language test
- Employer steps (IND): check the conditions, file the application in writing or online in the Business Portal declaring that you meet them (supporting documents are kept on file, not sent), pay the fee (direct debit possible), then wait for the decision
- Decision: legal period 90 days; often within 2 weeks for a complete application paid by direct debit; collect the MVV within 90 days of approval (passport valid at least 180 more days) and then travel within 90 days
- With the MVV you may start work immediately after arrival; collect the residence permit at an IND desk, register at the town hall and take out Dutch health insurance within 4 months
- Permit valid for the length of the employment contract, maximum 5 years

Source: https://ind.nl/en/forms/3072.pdf

### EU Blue Card (Work)

For highly qualified jobs with a Dutch employer. The employer applies to the IND; it does not have to be a recognised sponsor, but applications from recognised sponsors are decided faster.

- Employment contract for a highly qualified job of at least 6 months
- Minimum gross salary for 2026: EUR 5,942 a month; EUR 4,754 under the reduced criterion for graduates who apply within 3 years of graduating
- Higher-education diploma from a programme of at least 3 years (foreign diplomas evaluated by Nuffic), or at least 5 years of relevant work experience at that level (IT managers/professionals: at least 3 years in the last 7 years)
- Employer carries out economic activity and has not been fined in the last 5 years under the Dutch employment, working-hours, labour-intermediary, working-conditions, tax or minimum-wage laws
- Proof that you meet the legal requirements for a regulated profession (e.g. lawyer, doctor), where applicable

Source: https://ind.nl/en/forms/3086.pdf

### Single permit (GVVA) for paid employment (Work)

For regular paid jobs that are not highly skilled migrant or Blue Card work. The employer applies to the IND for a combined residence and work permit; the IND asks the UWV whether the job serves 'essential interests of the Netherlands', meaning no suitable worker could be found in the Netherlands or elsewhere in Europe.

- Employment contract with an employer based in the Netherlands (registered with the Chamber of Commerce); the employer does not have to be a recognised sponsor
- UWV labour-market assessment: the employer could not find suitable staff in the Netherlands or elsewhere in Europe
- Required income (valid 1 July to 31 December 2026): gross SV salary of at least EUR 2,337.00 a month without holiday allowance (EUR 2,523.96 with)
- Religious or philosophical-organisation roles (contemplative, internal officer or board member who also does other work): you must pass the basic civic integration exam abroad at the Dutch embassy or consulate before the MVV application
- Valid passport; no criminal record; Dutch health insurance; TB test unless exempt
- Permit validity follows the UWV advice; the additional document states the employer and conditions of work

Source: https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/employing-a-foreign-national

### Seasonal labour single permit (Work)

For temporary seasonal work, e.g. in the agricultural sector, for a maximum of 24 weeks. Any Netherlands-based employer registered with the Chamber of Commerce can apply to the IND, which asks the UWV whether suitable workers are available in the Netherlands or Europe.

- Employment contract with an employer in the Netherlands; the employer does not have to be a recognised sponsor
- Work for an uninterrupted period of at most 24 weeks
- UWV labour-market assessment ('essential interests of the Netherlands')
- Required income (valid 1 July to 31 December 2026): gross SV salary of at least EUR 2,337.00 a month without holiday allowance
- Family members cannot join you on this permit
- For work of up to 90 days the employer instead usually applies to UWV for a work permit (TWV) and you travel on a short-stay (Schengen) visa

Source: https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/employing-a-foreign-national

### Moving from another EU country (EU long-term resident permit holders) (Residence)

A residence permit from another EU country does not let you live in the Netherlands. If you hold an EU long-term resident permit issued by another EU country, you must still apply for a Dutch residence permit for work, study or family, but under easier rules.

- You cannot live in the Netherlands with an EU long-term resident permit from another EU country; apply for a Dutch residence permit for a specific purpose (work, study, family)
- No MVV needed and no TB test
- If you come to work, your employer needs a work permit (TWV) for you only for the first 12 months
- Lower IND fee: EUR 254.00 for most work permits (instead of EUR 423.00)
- EU Blue Card holders moving under long-term mobility: the IND decides within 30 days
- Students with a study permit from another EU state may follow part of their programme at a Dutch higher-education institution for up to 360 days without a Dutch residence permit (intra-EU mobility)
- Work of up to 90 days in the Netherlands normally needs a work permit (TWV) from UWV, applied for by the employer

Source: https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/long-term-eu-residency/coming-to-the-netherlands-as-a-long-term-eu-resident

### Residence permit to stay with a partner or family member (family reunification) (Family)

For the spouse, registered or unmarried partner and children under 18 of a Dutch citizen or of someone with a Dutch residence permit. The sponsor in the Netherlands applies to the IND for the MVV and residence permit together; family of a highly skilled migrant can be included in the employer's application.

- Sponsor has Dutch nationality or a Dutch residence permit (not possible on au pair, exchange, trainee or seasonal-work permits) and will live with the family member
- Sponsor income (valid 1 July to 31 December 2026): gross SV salary of at least EUR 2,337.00 a month without holiday allowance (EUR 2,523.96 with); EUR 1,635.90 for a single-parent sponsor bringing another family member
- Partners aged at least 18 if the marriage/partnership existed before the sponsor's lawful residence, otherwise at least 21 (family formation); unmarried partners must both be 21+ and in a lasting and exclusive relationship
- Family members aged 18 to pensionable age who need an MVV must first pass the civic integration basic exam abroad at a Dutch embassy or consulate (some are exempt); the result is valid for one year
- Evidence: sponsor's income documents, passport copies, marriage or registered-partnership certificate, unmarried-status declaration, custody documents for children, civic integration exam result, legalised and translated birth certificate
- Valid passport; no criminal record; register at the municipality; TB test within 3 months of arrival unless the nationality is exempt; Dutch health insurance
- After approval: collect the MVV at the embassy or consulate within 3 months, then travel within 90 days

Source: https://ind.nl/en/forms/3085.pdf

### Orientation year (looking for work after study, a doctorate or research) (Work)

A one-off residence permit for highly educated people who want to look for work in the Netherlands after graduating, completing a doctorate or doing research. Eligibility details are shown on the IND site after a nationality questionnaire.

- Purpose: look for work after graduation, a doctoral degree or research
- IND fee 2026: EUR 254 for a first application or change of purpose
- Hiring after the orientation year: the reduced highly skilled migrant salary criterion (EUR 3,122 a month in 2026) applies if the permit is applied for during the orientation year, or within 3 years of the graduation or doctoral-defence date (or of the end of the research permit)
- EU Blue Card reduced criterion (EUR 4,754 a month in 2026) applies if the recognised sponsor applies within 3 years of graduation

Source: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements

### Dutch citizenship by naturalisation (Residence)

Indians can apply for Dutch nationality after living in the Netherlands for at least 5 consecutive years with a valid residence permit. The application is made at the town hall where you live and decided by the IND.

- Aged 18 or over, with valid identity and nationality documents
- At least 5 consecutive years in the Kingdom of the Netherlands with a valid residence permit, extended on time (some exceptions allow an earlier application)
- At application, during the procedure and at the ceremony: a permanent residence permit, long-term EU resident permit, a temporary permit with a non-temporary purpose, or an EU-family-member permit
- Civic integration exam passed at language level A2 at least (exemptions exist)
- Renounce your current nationality (exemptions exist); the Netherlands generally does not allow dual nationality on naturalisation
- Not a danger to public order or national security; make the declaration of solidarity at the naturalisation ceremony
- Decision period 12 months; fee EUR 1,139 for one person, EUR 1,454 with a partner, EUR 168 per child under 18

Source: https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship/becoming-a-dutch-national-through-naturalisation

## Where to apply in India

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

### Which office covers your state

- **Embassy of the Netherlands, New Delhi - 6/50 F Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021; tel. +91 11 24 19 76 00; Mon-Thu 9:00-17:00, Fri 9:00-14:30, by appointment only:** State list not published by the mission (the Mumbai and Bengaluru consulates-general list theirs); the ambassador is accredited to India, Nepal and Bhutan. Handles MVV stickers, the civic integration exam abroad, naturalisation and option procedures.
- **Consulate-General of the Netherlands, Mumbai - 20th Floor, Express Towers, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021; tel. +91 22 22 19 42 00:** Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Goa (consular services and economic cooperation)
- **Consulate-General of the Netherlands, Bengaluru - 11th Floor, Pinnacle Tower, Embassy One, Bellary Road, Ganganagar, Bangalore 560032; tel. +91 80 69 23 30 00; by appointment only:** Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry (consular services and economic cooperation)
- **VFS Global Netherlands Visa Application Centres (Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune):** Schengen visa applicants living in India, Afghanistan or Bhutan may apply at any of the 12 centres; no state-based restriction is published for Schengen visas. MVV stickers can be collected at New Delhi, Bangalore or Mumbai regardless of the office named in the IND letter.

## How to apply from India

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

## Visa statistics

- **Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Dutch consulates in India (2025):** 20.7% — 20,156 visas not issued; 97,650 applications lodged — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en
- **Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Dutch consulates in India (2024):** 16.1% — 14,569 visas not issued; 91,003 applications lodged — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/6552447c-1d75-4f7c-bed6-1bd17a5d59f8_en?filename=2024-schengen-visa-statistics-consulates_en.xlsx

## Recent rule changes

- **2026-07-01:** Income requirement for paid employment, seasonal work and family sponsors indexed to EUR 2,337.00 gross a month without holiday allowance (EUR 2,294.40 from 1 January to 30 June 2026). — https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements
- **2026-01-01:** 2026 salary criteria took effect: highly skilled migrants EUR 5,942 a month (30+), EUR 4,357 (under 30), EUR 3,122 (reduced); EU Blue Card EUR 5,942 (reduced EUR 4,754). — https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements
- **2026-01-01:** Student funds requirement for 2026 set at EUR 1,130.77 a month for hbo/university students (EUR 928.58 for secondary/mbo). — https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements

## 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. 17 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 20 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; Schengen, airport transit and entry visas (NetherlandsWorldwide current average): 18 to 21 calendar days on average, from the day the Ministry's Consular Services Organisation receives the documents and passport; can increase to 45 calendar days (high volume, further consideration or additional documents). VFS India's page still states an average of 25 calendar days.; Seafarers: Apply up to 9 months before travel; average 25 calendar days, maximum 45 calendar days.

### 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. Jurisdiction by state: Embassy of the Netherlands, New Delhi - 6/50 F Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021; tel. +91 11 24 19 76 00; Mon-Thu 9:00-17:00, Fri 9:00-14:30, by appointment only — State list not published by the mission (the Mumbai and Bengaluru consulates-general list theirs); the ambassador is accredited to India, Nepal and Bhutan. Handles MVV stickers, the civic integration exam abroad, naturalisation and option procedures.; Consulate-General of the Netherlands, Mumbai - 20th Floor, Express Towers, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021; tel. +91 22 22 19 42 00 — Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Goa (consular services and economic cooperation); Consulate-General of the Netherlands, Bengaluru - 11th Floor, Pinnacle Tower, Embassy One, Bellary Road, Ganganagar, Bangalore 560032; tel. +91 80 69 23 30 00; by appointment only — Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry (consular services and economic cooperation); VFS Global Netherlands Visa Application Centres (Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune) — Schengen visa applicants living in India, Afghanistan or Bhutan may apply at any of the 12 centres; no state-based restriction is published for Schengen visas. MVV stickers can be collected at New Delhi, Bangalore or Mumbai regardless of the office named in the IND letter..

### Can Indians get a Netherlands visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available: Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa issued before travel (India is on the EU list of countries whose nationals need a visa). Apply at a VFS Global centre in India up to 6 months and at least 15 days before the trip. eVisa — Not available: there is no Netherlands eVisa. Indians fill in the Schengen application form online (consular.mfaservices.nl), print and sign it, and must submit it in person with fingerprints at a VFS Global centre after booking an appointment. Visa-free entry — Not available: India is on the EU list of countries whose nationals need a visa, so Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter the Netherlands. Transit only: India is not on the EU common airport-transit-visa list or the Netherlands' own list, so an Indian changing planes inside the international transit area of a Dutch airport does not need an airport transit visa (leaving the transit area needs a Schengen visa).

### 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. Seafarers and diplomatic passport holders do not have to show proof of insurance. NetherlandsWorldwide lists the medical expenses to be covered (at least EUR 30,000) as hospital admission and treatment, emergency treatment, prescription medicine and repatriation to the country of residence (including in the event of death); the policy schedule must name you.

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

Schengen Visa, Long-stay visa (MVV), Dutch Caribbean Visa, Official visit, Study and work residence permits (long stay, via IND) and Family and citizenship (via IND). 25 visa types are listed on this page.

## Sources

- [VFS Global Netherlands India home](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands India - Visa Types (all categories, tabs)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/visa-type) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands India - Visa Application Centres](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/attend-centre) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Consular fees in India 2026](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/india/living-and-working/consular-fees) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
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- [Making an appointment in India (VFS, embassy, consulates)](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/making-appointment/india) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
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- [Consulate-general of the Netherlands in Bangalore - address, hours, contact](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/contact/embassies-consulates-general/india/consulate-general-bangalore) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Consulate-general of the Netherlands in Mumbai - address, hours, contact](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/contact/embassies-consulates-general/india/consulate-general-mumbai) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Dutch embassy and other missions - India (consulate jurisdictions)](https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/india) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands India - Apply for a visa (step-by-step, appointment, collection)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/apply-visa) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands India - Book an appointment](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/book-an-appointment) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands - Ahmedabad centre](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/attend-centre/ahmedabad) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands - Chennai centre](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/attend-centre/chennai) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands - Cochin centre](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/attend-centre/cochin) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [IND - Required amounts income requirements (2026)](https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [IND - Fees: costs of an application](https://ind.nl/en/fees-costs-of-an-application) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [IND - Decision periods](https://ind.nl/en/after-your-application/decision-periods) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [IND - Employing a foreign national](https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/employing-a-foreign-national) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [IND - Coming to the Netherlands as a long-term EU resident](https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/long-term-eu-residency/coming-to-the-netherlands-as-a-long-term-eu-resident) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [IND - Provisional residence permit (MVV)](https://ind.nl/en/provisional-residence-permit-mvv) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [IND brochure - Residence permit for work as a highly skilled migrant (June 2026)](https://ind.nl/en/forms/3072.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [IND brochure - Coming to work in the Netherlands (June 2026)](https://ind.nl/en/forms/3086.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [IND brochure - Coming to study in the Netherlands](https://ind.nl/en/forms/3087.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [IND brochure - Enabling an employee to come to the Netherlands (June 2026)](https://ind.nl/en/forms/3089.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - Visa policy (countries whose nationals need a visa)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Schengen visa statistics by consulate (2025)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Schengen visa statistics by consulate (2024)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/6552447c-1d75-4f7c-bed6-1bd17a5d59f8_en?filename=2024-schengen-visa-statistics-consulates_en.xlsx) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Short-stay visas issued by Schengen countries (statistics)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/short-stay-visas-issued-schengen-countries_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [NetherlandsWorldwide - Insurance requirements for a Schengen visa (seafarer and diplomatic exemption)](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/requirements-insurance-schengen-visa) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [NetherlandsWorldwide - How long does it take to get a visa for the Netherlands? (average processing times)](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/waiting-time-after-visa-application) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands - Bengaluru centre (address, hours)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/attend-centre/bengaluru) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands - Hyderabad centre (address, hours)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/attend-centre/hyderabad) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands - Kolkata centre (address, hours)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/attend-centre/kolkata) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands - Mumbai centre (address, hours)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/attend-centre/mumbai) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands - New Delhi centre (address, hours)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/attend-centre/new%20delhi) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands - Pune centre (address, hours)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/attend-centre/pune) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - Annex 7A: common list of countries whose nationals need an airport transit visa](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/b4c96db2-f9ff-4fba-8106-89a52c9c4121_en?filename=annex_7a_atv_common_list_en.pdf) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - Annex 7B: individual airport transit visa requirements by Schengen state](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/7337515c-60a1-4510-b639-80de714f543e_en?filename=Annex-7B_en.pdf) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands India - Orange Carpet tab (walk-in windows) and Tourist Visa tabs (fees, insurance, processing)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/visa-type#orangecarpet) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [NetherlandsWorldwide - Checklist: Schengen visa in India for business or official visit](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-business-official-visit/india) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [NetherlandsWorldwide - Checklist: Schengen visa in India to visit family or friends](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-family-friends/india) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [NetherlandsWorldwide - Checklist: Schengen visa in India for medical treatment](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-medical/india) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [NetherlandsWorldwide - Checklist: Schengen visa in India for study or events](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-study-event/india) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [NetherlandsWorldwide - Visa refused: objection or new application](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/objecting-refuse-application) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [NetherlandsWorldwide - Tracking the status of a visa application](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-status) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [NetherlandsWorldwide - Information on your visa (duration of stay, entries)](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/information-on-a-visa) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
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- [NetherlandsWorldwide - Applying for a Schengen visa in the United States](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/schengen-visa/apply-united-states) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [NetherlandsWorldwide - Applying for a Schengen visa in the UAE](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/schengen-visa/apply-united-arab-emirates) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [NetherlandsWorldwide - Applying for a Schengen visa in Saudi Arabia](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/schengen-visa/apply-saudi-arabia) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [NetherlandsWorldwide - Applying for a Schengen visa in Kuwait](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/schengen-visa/apply-kuwait) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [NetherlandsWorldwide - Applying for a Schengen visa in Qatar](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/schengen-visa/apply-qatar) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [NetherlandsWorldwide - Applying for a Schengen visa in Oman](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/schengen-visa/apply-oman) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [NetherlandsWorldwide - Applying for a Schengen visa in Singapore](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/schengen-visa/apply-singapore) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - Implementing Decision C(2024) 2434: multiple-entry visas for Indian nationals residing in India](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/93d78385-3bd5-441f-bbf5-a233dceac4ae_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [IND brochure - Enabling a family member or relative to come to the Netherlands (January 2025)](https://ind.nl/en/forms/3085.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [IND - Residence permit for orientation year](https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/residence-permit-for-orientation-year) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [IND - Becoming a Dutch national through naturalisation](https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship/becoming-a-dutch-national-through-naturalisation) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [IND - Dual nationality](https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship/dual-nationality) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands - Jalandhar centre](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/attend-centre/jalandhar) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Netherlands - Lucknow centre](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/attend-centre/Lucknow) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15

### Notes on sources

- 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
- No official INR amount is published for the EUR visa fees or IND fees; only the VFS service charge (INR 1,890) and the DTDC courier charge (INR 850) are published in INR
- IND route pages (study, single permit, seasonal work, Blue Card) show details only after a nationality questionnaire; route requirements come from IND brochures and the IND amounts, fees and decision-period pages (the study brochure is dated 2024)
- State-wise jurisdiction of the Embassy in New Delhi is not published
- Category-specific checklists for seafarers, airport transit and EU-family members were linked but not individually summarised
- VFS Chandigarh centre page (address) could not be loaded; only its opening hours from the VFS centre list are recorded
- Orientation-year eligibility (which graduates qualify) is shown only after the IND nationality questionnaire and was not read; the family brochure (IND 3085) is dated January 2025
- Schengen processing average differs between official sources: NetherlandsWorldwide 18 to 21 calendar days, VFS India 25 calendar days (both: maximum 45)

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