You apply for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands, but it is refused. A nightmare scenario for many who have asked a family member or partner to come to the Netherlands for a short stay (maximum 90 days).
Long-distance relationship and traveling to the Netherlands
From 27 July 2020, foreign partners from a country with an entry ban may travel to the Netherlands under certain conditions. The foreign partner may stay in the Netherlands for a maximum of 90 days within a period of 180 days.
Bringing partner to the Netherlands
If you have a foreign partner that requires a visa and you would like to bring him or her to the Netherlands, strict conditions apply. The duration of the stay is also a determining factor.
Corona crisis and short stay visa
Due to the corona crisis, the EU has imposed an entry ban for the Schengen countries. Since Thursday, March 19, 2020, the European borders have been closed to people from countries outside Europe. The ban is provisionally valid for thirty days and affects all 'non-essential travel' of persons to the Schengen zone. That is 22 EU countries plus Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Short stay Schengen visa
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.
Standard amounts income requirement guarantor Schengen visa
Do you want to act as a guarantor for someone who applies for a short-stay Schengen visa? Then your income (ref) must be at least equal to the standard amount.