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.
How long does a visa application for the Netherlands take?
A Schengen visa application for the Netherlands can be submitted at the earliest 6 months and no later than 15 calendar days before the intended date of entry. It then takes a maximum of 15 days for the assessment of your visa application. Unfortunately, due to circumstances, the waiting time for applying for a visa for the Netherlands is currently longer than normal.
Minister Hoekstra answers questions about long waiting times when applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wopke Hoekstra, has answered the written questions of MP Piri (PvdA) about the long waiting times when applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in a letter.
Book a flight ticket before applying for a Schengen visa?
We often get the question whether you need to book a flight ticket for the application for a Schengen visa. The answer to that question is: no! You are never obliged to book a plane ticket for your foreign guest who is going to apply for a Schengen visa. It is also not wise, because if the visa application is rejected, you will have a large cost item.
Long waiting times at VFS Global for Schengen visa application
There are more and more complaints about the extremely long waiting times at the external service provider VFS Global, which has been appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to collect and check the Schengen visa application forms. The waiting times for an appointment can be as long as three to five months, while according to the visa code, every visa applicant must be able to make an appointment within 5 calendar days. Complaints come mainly from Suriname, Thailand and Gambia.
Tips for taking out medical travel insurance visa
Here you can read useful tips on how to take out such insurance quickly and cheaply and what exactly you should pay attention to.