You can apply for a visa for the Netherlands at the Dutch embassy or consulate in the country where you live. Usually this has to be done through an external service provider such as VFS Global.
Partner to the Netherlands for a short or long stay
Conditions for a foreign partner requiring a visa to come to the Netherlands.
Multiple entry visa Netherlands
A multiple-entry visa (MEV) with a validity period of 1 to a maximum of 5 years. This permit allows a maximum stay of 90 days per 180 days in the Netherlands/Schengen area.
Apply for a Schengen visa
Good preparation is of great importance for a positive visa decision. Make sure you read carefully, consult official websites for (up-to-date) information. Collect all necessary documents and use the official checklist from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Invitation letter for Schengen visa
When it comes to a visa application for the Netherlands or other Schengen countries, the term 'letter of invitation' is sometimes used. What exactly is that and is such a letter mandatory for applying for a Schengen visa?
Visa short stay Netherlands
If a foreign guest requiring a visa wants to travel to the Netherlands for a maximum of 90 days, a visa is usually required. Whether someone needs a visa depends on his/her nationality. With a short stay visa you can travel to the Schengen countries and Switzerland.