What is a Schengen visa for a short stay in the Netherlands?
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.
Why is it called a Schengen visa?
Officially, this visa is called a Short Stay Visa type C. The term Schengen visa is often used because the visa gives access to all 26 European countries that are part of the Schengen zone.
Which countries can I visit with a Schengen visa?
The Schengen area includes 27 countries ('Schengen States') with no border controls between countries. These countries are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. With a Schengen visa you can visit all these countries without having to apply for a separate visa.
Can I go to England or Ireland with a Schengen visa?
No, the United Kingdom and Ireland are not Schengen countries. These countries each have their own visa policy, so a separate visa is required for these countries. A visa or residence permit from these countries also does not grant access to the Schengen area.
What does short stay mean?
In this case, short stay stands for the period of a maximum of 90 days for which the Schengen visa is issued. You may stay in the Netherlands or another Schengen country for a maximum of 90 days with a Schengen visa. After that you have to leave the Schengen area again for 90 days.
How do I find out if I need to apply for a Schengen visa?
Whether you need a visa depends, among other things, on your nationality, destination and length of stay. Do you have more than 1 nationality? Then the passport you are traveling with determines whether you need a Schengen visa.
How do I get a short-stay Schengen visa?
You apply for a short-stay Schengen visa at the embassy of the country you intend to visit. If you plan to visit several Schengen states, you must apply for the visa at the embassy of the Schengen country where you will be staying the longest.
HHow long in advance do I need to apply for a short-stay Schengen visa?
A Schengen visa application can be submitted at the earliest 6 months and at the latest 15 calendar days (due to the normal maximum decision period) before the start of the intended travel date. It is therefore advisable to submit the application well in advance.
Can anyone apply for a Schengen visa?
In any case, you must have a valid passport that is not older than 10 years. You may not pose a threat to public order, national security or the international relations of one of the Schengen countries.
What steps do I need to take to obtain a short-stay Schengen visa?
Below we describe the steps you need to take to apply for a short-stay Schengen visa:
- First see if you visa required are.
- Visit the website of the Dutch embassy in the country of origin.
- Download and complete the mandatory forms such as the visa application form (use the checklist).
- If necessary, provide the proof of sponsorship and accommodation in the Netherlands form.
- Have a passport photo taken according to the requirements.
- Request medical travel insurance that meets the conditions.
- Make an appointment for the submission of the required documents and an interview.
- Visit the embassy, consulate or external service provider Vfs global.
- Have the biometric data taken.
- Submit the required documents and pay the fees (costs).
- Wait for the decision (visa has been granted or not).
- Collect your passport (or wait for it to be sent to you) and check the visa sticker.
- Go on a trip (bring copies of the mandatory documents with you) or appeal.
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