What is a single entry visa C for the Netherlands?
Anyone applying for a short-stay Schengen visa has the choice between a single-entry visa and a multiple-entry visa . In this article, you will read what a single-entry visa is.
With a single entry visa, you may enter the Schengen area once. You may then stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days per 180 days. During these 90 days, you can travel to and stay in any of the 26 Schengen countries.
You usually get a single-entry Schengen visa for a certain period, which is longer than your stay in the Schengen area. You should therefore be careful not to confuse the number of days specified with the validity date indicated on the visa.
For example, a visa can be issued for 30 days but be valid from February 1 to March 15. Then you can stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 30 days within a period of one and a half months. The embassy gives a 15 day longer validity period as standard, which gives you more options when planning your trip. For example, if you travel a week later because a plane ticket is cheaper then you can also leave a week later without losing vacation days.
Single = 1 entry
With a single-entry visa, you are allowed to enter the Netherlands or another Schengen country once within the visa's validity date. You must always adhere to the number of days stated on your visa sticker . Also, remember that 90 days does not mean 3 months! The 90-day maximum is non-negotiable. You must leave the Schengen area once you have departed ; otherwise, it constitutes an overstay, which can have unpleasant and far-reaching consequences.
Schengen Visitor Insurance OOM
Please note: Allianz no longer offers Travel Risk Insurance for a Schengen visa. Fortunately, there is an excellent alternative: the Schengen Visitor insurance from OOM Insurance. This Dutch insurer from Rijswijk specializes in Schengen insurance.
The policy offers visa guarantee (if the visa is rejected, you will get the premium back) and extensive coverage up to €500.000. With a low premium starting at €1,60 per day, it is a reliable and affordable choice. You can take out the policy online immediately, and you will receive it within an hour.
✔ Meets all requirements for a Schengen visa application with ease.
✔ Affordable and good: From just €1,60 per person per day.
✔ The policy by email within 1 hour (iDEAL, credit card or PayPal).
✔ Also for persons over 70 years of age
✔ Coverage for medical expenses up to a maximum of €500.000
✔ VISA GUARANTEE: If your Schengen visa is rejected, you will receive a refund of the premium.
✔ Liability can optionally be included in the insurance.
The Schengen Visitor insurance is the best choice for a successful Schengen visa application!
Would you prefer to receive the policy in English? Click here: Calculate premium and finalize.
More information about OOM's Schengen insurance:
- Coverage overview Schengen Visitor Insurance
- Policy conditions Schengen Visitor Insurance
- Schengen Visitor Insurance Insurance Card
More often to the Schengen area
If you wish to travel to the Schengen area more than once a year, it is best to apply for multiple entry. This means you can travel to the Schengen area multiple times without having to apply for a visa each time. However, the 90-day rule (within a 180-day period) still applies, meaning you cannot stay in the Schengen area longer. Every time you enter the Schengen area, you must also be in possession of Schengen insurance.
Change a single-entry visa to a multiple-entry
If you have traveled to the Netherlands with a single-entry visa, you cannot simply change it to a multiple-entry visa. This is only possible in situations of force majeure, humanitarian reasons, serious professional reasons, or personal circumstances that have changed after you traveled to the Netherlands. To submit the request, you must make an appointment at an IND office.
You can read more about a multiple-entry visa and how to apply for it here >>
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