You can fill in a Dutch visa application form for Schengen online and then save and print it
Who a Schengen visa for short stay want to applyn (maximum 90 days), you must download and complete a Schengen visa application form. It is best to fill in this form online so that it is easy to read. The visa application form is available in English, Spanish, French and Dutch.
Print the form after you have completed it. You must bring the application form with you when you submit your visa application along with the supporting documents.
Schengen Visa Short Stay
A short-stay Schengen visa allows you to stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 180 days within a 90-day period. If you are not sure whether you need a short-stay Schengen visa, use the Schengen visa guide.
You must also meet the following conditions:
- You have a valid travel document, for example a passport. The travel document must be valid for 3 months after the end of the visa period. It should also not be older than 10 years.
- You are not a threat to public order, national security or the international relations of one of the Schengen countries.
- You have a destination in the Netherlands. For example, a hotel reservation or an invitation from a referent in the Netherlands. This sponsor has a valid residence permit or is a Dutch national. The sponsor uses the Proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation form.
- You have sufficient financial means for the stay in the Netherlands, the transit and/or the return journey:
- You have at least € 55 per person per day for the duration of your stay in the Netherlands; or
- Someone in the Netherlands guarantees you. This can be the inviting referent, but also a random third person. The guarantor has sufficient and sustainable income. The sponsor uses the Proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation form, together with the additional documents.
- You have a (medical) travel insurance which is closed in your name. The person who invites you may also take out the insurance for you in the Netherlands. The insurance has a minimum cover of € 30.000 for medical costs Schengen area and covers at least the following costs:
- Costs for returning to the country of origin for medical reasons.
- Urgent medical care.
- Emergency treatment in hospital.
- You have sufficient reasons to return to your country of origin or residence. For example, because you work there, have (school-going) children or own a house. A return ticket alone is not enough.
Information required to complete the Schengen visa application form
In the application form you must fill in information about your travel document, travel dates, accommodation, and if applicable; the person, or the company, who invites you. We advise you to keep the documents with this information at hand.
Estimated completion time: 30 minutes
Completing the online short-stay visa application form takes approximately 30 minutes. This depends on your travel plans. At the moment it is not possible to save the application form in the meantime. For security reasons, any data you entered will be deleted when you leave this site. This also happens when you have been inactive for 30 minutes.
How does the form work?
The form will guide you through the questions, showing you only those questions that are relevant to you. After answering all the questions, an official application form, with the information you entered, will be generated for you to download. You must bring a printed and signed copy to your appointment, for example Vfs global.
Do you need help?
If you need help completing the application form, please contact us 24/7 BZ Contact Center.
Learn more about the short-stay Schengen visa application process and requirements here.
Need a translation of the application form?
Do you need a translation of the visa application form? Then consult the relevant PDF form below. Please note: it is better not to use these forms to submit with your visa application. Use the online form as described and then print it out.
- Download the Schengen visa application form in Chinese
- Download the Schengen visa application form in Dutch
- Download the Schengen visa application form in Turkish
- Download the Schengen visa application form in Russian
Source: Rijksoverheid.nl – Disclaimer: The above text is for information only, no rights can be derived from it. Always check with the official authorities for the current regulations.
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