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.
The Netherlands abolishes entry ban for non-Europeans
The Dutch government has decided to cancel the European entry ban for the Netherlands as of September 17, 2022.
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.
Entering the Netherlands without an obligation to test
From 23 March, the obligation to have a test, recovery or vaccination certificate will no longer apply when you travel to the Netherlands
Marechaussee refused 2.109 travelers last year
Last year, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee refused more than 2.100 travelers at the border entry to the Netherlands. Most individuals were refused because they could pose a threat to public health.
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.