Read frequently asked questions and answers about short-stay (Schengen) visas during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Do I need a visa when I go to the Netherlands?
If you want to stay in the Netherlands for a maximum of 90 days, you may need a short-stay Schengen visa. Whether you need a visa for the Netherlands depends on your nationality.
NL embassy Bangkok is issuing Schengen visas again
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague has decided that the consular department of the Dutch embassy in Bangkok will reopen for all services from Monday 13 July.
Rejection of Schengen visa application
If your application for a visa for the Netherlands has been rejected, you can lodge an objection. Here's how.
Adjustments Schengen visa and Caribbean visa
As of February 2, 2020, new rules will apply if you apply for a Schengen visa or Caribbean visa. The changes to the rules for the Schengen visa are a result of new EU regulations.
Short stay Schengen visa
A short-stay Schengen visa is an official permission to travel to the Netherlands or other Schengen countries for a certain period of time and to stay there. With a visa, the government can control who enters our country.