Netherlands Embassy in New Delhi – Dutch Schengen Visa Guidelines for Indians

Introduction

Embassy of Netherlands in New Delhi processes Dutch Schengen Visa applications and Dutch Residence Permit applications that are submitted by Indian residents.

Jurisdiction of Embassy of Netherlands in New Delhi

The Embassy of Netherlands in New Delhi covers the following Indian states:

Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Tripuri, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Puducherry, Nagaland, Odisha, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Maharashtra, Kerala, Lakshwadeep, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Haryana, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, and Daman and Diu.

The Netherlands at a glance

Better known as the land of windmills, tulips, Amsterdam canals, bulb fields, wooden shoes, cheese markets, Delft Blue earthenware and millions of bicycle, this tiny nation remains one of the major global leaders in innovation and economy.

The Netherlands—also known as Holland—entices millions of foreign tourists every year from around the globe. Its picturesque villages, medieval castles, breathtaking gardens and a 13, 800 acres national park remain top tourists’ destinations.

In 2018 alone, record 18 million foreign tourists visited the Northwestern European state.

The Netherlands spreads over an area of 42,508 kilometers-square and is being inhabited by 17.08 million people. The Netherlands per capita income is one of the highest in the world as it reached USD 52, 640 in 2018.

The Netherlands is also part of Schengen Area. Hence, for staying up to 90 days in the country, one needs a Dutch Schengen Visa.

Do Indians Need Dutch Schengen Visa?

As per rules and regulations crafted by authorities of the Schengen Authorities, Indian citizens are bound to secure a Dutch Schengen Visa from Embassy of Netherlands in New Delhi to legally enter the country.

Visa Application Process at Embassy of Netherlands in New Delhi

Visa Application process at the Embassy of Netherlands in New Delhi can be completed by following our 6-step guide:

Step 1: Visit Website for complete acquaintance with rules

To get updated acquaintance with Dutch Schengen Visa rules and regulations, visit the official website of Embassy of Netherlands in New Delhi.

Once the home page is loaded, you will click on ‘Visas for the Netherlands’ section to proceed further.

You will be redirected to a new page where different visa categories are displayed. As you’re going to apply for Dutch Schengen Visa, therefore, you will click on blue-painted highlighted ‘Short-stay Schengen visa (90 days or less)’.

Step 2: Book Appointment

The Dutch embassy in New Delhi and the consulate-general in Mumbai use the services of visa facilitation center VFS Global to handle short stay visa requests.

Make an appointment with one of the offices of VFS Global in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Jalandhar or Ahmedabad.

Step 3: Gather Documents

Now you will gather all the essential documents for your Dutch Schengen Visa application.

This process will begin from the application form. Either fill it online and then print it or download a hardcopy and then fill it. In both cases, don’t forget to sign the application form.

Also, the information provided in the Dutch Schengen Visa application form must match with the information that you will provide in other visa documents. Any contradiction will result only in a visa denial.

A personal covering letter.

Evidence pertaining to the applicant’s social status in India.

A roundtrip flight itinerary for your Dutch Schengen Visa application.

A travel health insurance providing coverage in all of the Schengen Area amounting to 30,000 EUR or USD 50000.

A hotel booking document.

NOC from college, university or school.

Means of subsistence.

Leave letter from the employee.

For minors:

• If the minor is traveling without parents, then parents are required to attach a consent letter with Swiss Schengen Visa application.
• A form signed by both parents.
• Copy of the parent(s)’ passports data page.

Proof of financial status:

• If employed: Pay slips of the past three months/employment contract
• If self-employed: Certificate of Proprietorship or other proof of ownership (proof of land title,
• Proof of income from agriculture (sales form) etc,
• Personal original bank statement of the past three months with sufficient funds,
• Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Form 16 (Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary).

Step 4: Appear for interview

One of the very crucial steps of getting a Dutch Schengen Visa is the interview part.

It is staunchly recommended to reach the Embassy of the Netherlands in New Delhi fifteen minutes prior to the appointment time. Depending upon the content submitted in the visa application, you may or may not be asked some additional questions.

Also remember that if you need 30 minutes late, your appointment will be canceled and you’ve to rebook it by using the VFS system.

Step 5: Track progress of Dutch Schengen Visa Application process

 With the help of VFS, the applicant can track progress on his/her Dutch Schengen Visa application.

Step 6: Receive Dutch Schengen Visa

You can collect Dutch Schengen Visa either by courier or by appearing in person at Embassy of Netherlands in New Delhi.

When to lodge Dutch Schengen Visa application?

The processing time at the Embassy of Netherlands in New Delhi is under normal circumstances between 7 to 10 working days after the submission at any VFS Visa Application Center in India. We, however, recommend you to start the application procedure as early as possible, but not earlier than 3 months prior to your entry date to the Schengen states, in order to avoid any inconvenience with your travel dates.