A Schengen visa overstay is a situation when a foreign national stays longer in the Netherlands or the Schengen area than is allowed with the visa. Nationalities that do not require a visa can also be faced with an overstay if they stay in the Schengen area for longer than 90 days.
What is the difference between Schengen and the EU?
The EU is a political and economic union of 27 European countries that cooperate in areas such as trade, economy and justice. The Schengen zone is a separate part of the EU where internal border controls between participating countries have been lifted, meaning travelers can travel within the zone without passport control.
Technical problems website Netherlands Worldwide, Schengen visa applicants are affected
For some time now there has been a technical malfunction on an important website of the Dutch government: NederlandWereldwijd.nl and the associated Consular Services website: https://consular.mfaservices.nl/
The Schengen zone: what is it and what can you do with it?
The Netherlands, like 26 other EU countries, is part of the Schengen zone, also known as the Schengen area. What does that mean for Dutch citizens and foreign visitors from outside the EU?
Do I need a visa for the Netherlands?
Some nationalities (holders of a passport of a specific country) are required to have a visa for the Netherlands and the Schengen area. These nationalities must first apply for and be granted a visa in order to visit the Netherlands.
State of the Consular Edition 2022
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BZ) wants good and accessible services for everyone
offer. This also applies to people who want to visit our country or settle here. In this article we highlight the visa policy and the issuance of Schengen visas for the 2021.