Technical problems within the Schengen visa application process are giving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headaches. A recent system update is the cause of delays in the processing of Visa Short Stay for the Netherlands, according to a statement from a spokesperson.
Applications for Schengen visas have been poorly secured for years
For years, the State Department has broken the law in issuing Schengen visas. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) speaks of serious violations on a large scale and has therefore fined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 565.000 euros.
Complaints about long waiting times when deciding to grant a Schengen visa
Some foreigners who want to travel to the Netherlands are confronted with long waiting times that have arisen when applying for a Schengen visa.