If you are going to invite someone from outside the EU to come to the Netherlands, such as a friend, partner or family member, you may need to apply for a short-stay Schengen visa.
How long is a Schengen visa valid for?
A short-stay Schengen visa allows you to stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days (within a period of 180 days). You always get a visa for a certain period. It can also be shorter than 90 days. As long as your visa is valid, you can travel freely between the 26 Schengen countries.
EU information systems for Schengen visas
Governments across the EU exchange information through large-scale IT systems to protect citizens, fight crime and secure borders. The EU has set up these IT systems and is currently working on improving them and setting up new IT systems.
Apply for a visa for the Netherlands
Are you coming to the Netherlands for a maximum of 90 days? Then you may need a short-stay Schengen visa. This depends on your nationality. The visa allows you to travel freely in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries within a period of 180 days.
Objecting decision on Schengen visa
Have you received a decision on your application for a Schengen visa? And do you disagree with this decision? Then you can object to this with the IND.
Applying for a Schengen visa during the corona pandemic
Those who want to travel to the Netherlands from abroad and are not an EU citizen will have to deal with strict entry conditions that have been introduced to combat the corona pandemic. For example, there is a ban on non-essential travel for travelers who are not on the list of safe countries.