Netherlands Tourist Visa
The Netherlands, a country in northwest Europe, offers a number of important historical and cultural tourism destinations. You will require a short-stay Schengen visa if you intend to take a holiday to the Netherlands. You have 180 days to enter the country with this visa, and you can stay there for no more than 90 days. You are free to travel inside the Netherlands and other Schengen nations with this visa.
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About the Netherlands |
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Northwestern Europe is home to the Netherlands, whose name literally translates as "low-lying country." Holland is another frequent term used to refer to the Netherlands. The Caribbean is home to Dutch overseas territories as well. Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten, and the Netherlands are the four independent nations that comprise the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands is a country in Europe made up of twelve provinces. It has boundaries with Belgium to the south, Germany to the east, the North Sea to the northwest, and the United Kingdom and other nations to the north via sea. The Kingdom of the Netherlands includes the three Caribbean member states: Aruba, St. Maarten, and Curaçao. e Netherlands has one of the densest populations in the world in addition to being the most populous nation in the EU. In the Netherlands, there are approximately 17.5 million people living. Of them, almost 40% reside in the region that stretches between Utrecht, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and The Hague. The official language is Dutch. The Netherlands' capital city is Amsterdam. Popular tourist destinations in the Netherlands ––
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Eligibility Requirements to Apply for Tourist Visa:
- Complete application form
- 2 passport-size photographs
- A valid passport whose validity will exceed the duration of the visa you apply for by three months with two blank pages at least
- Evidence of hotel bookings, flight bookings and a detailed plan of your activities during the duration of your stay
- Copy of the reservation of your return ticket flight
- A cover letter stating the purpose of your visit to the Netherlands and your itinerary
- Proof of having adequate finances to support your travel and stay in the country
- Proof of accommodation for your stay in the Netherlands
- A recent statement from your bank
- Proof of having valid medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros from an insurance company approved by the Schengen countries
Additional documents required include:
- Invitation letter from any family member or a sponsor, if any
- Statement from your bank for the last six months
Ensure that you meet the visa requirements and have the required travel documents before you apply for a tourist visa.
Ensure that you pay the required visa fees
Here Are the Details of the Total Visa Fees for Different Categories:
| Category | Fees |
| Adults | Rs.13178.82 |
| Child (6-12 years) | Rs.11278.82 |
Extension of Tourist Visa:
Generally speaking, a tourist visa cannot be extended for longer than 90 days. However, you will need to present documentation proving you are unable to leave the country before the ninety-day term if you are staying longer due to extraordinary personal circumstances.
But for the duration of your visit, you ought to be able to sustain yourself financially or have a sponsor. If you are staying longer, you ought to have insurance.
How AIS Overseas Can Help You?
- Give you advice regarding the necessary paperwork
- Give you advice on the necessary finances to be presented.
- Complete the application forms.
- Examine your applications for a visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Schengen Area includes the Netherlands. Applicants for Schengen visas must pay EUR 80 per application starting on February 2, 2020.
The earliest you can apply starting on February 2, 2020, is six months before the date you plan to travel. Three months used to be the available application period.
Applications must be received no later than fifteen working days prior to the date of travel that you want to take.
The cost of a visa is non-refundable. If your application for a visitation visa is denied, you won't be reimbursed.
