Schengen Visa for the Netherlands | Book Dutch Visa Appointment in the UAE
Schengen Visa for the Netherlands | Book Dutch Visa Appointment in the UAE
Jan 6, 2025
Jan 6, 2025
💡 Notification service available
Information about the required documents can be found on the website
The status of the application can be tracked at the link
Who Can Apply from the UAE?
The applicant must be a resident of the UAE. You can apply for a Schengen visa from any city that has a VFS visa center. Where your Emirates ID was issued doesn't matter.
Visa Types
SHORT TERM VISA
- Orange Carpet
- Tourist Visa
- Business Visa
- Visiting Family And Friends Visa
- Airport Transit Visa
- Entry Visa
- Family Members Of EU/EEA Nationals
- Official Visit
- Medical Treatment
- Study or training purposes
LONG STAY VISA (MVV)
DUTCH CARIBBEAN VISA
VISA AFTER APPROVED APPEAL
Documents Required
⚠️ Please see the checklist for a tourist visa with the complete list of requirements.
Complete the online Schengen visa application form, print it out and take it to your appointment.
The portal will guide you through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.
Complete the online Schengen visa application form, print it out and take it to your appointment. It is strongly recommended to complete the form using the online portal instead of the paper format.
The portal will guide you through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.
Application
A completed and signed Schengen visa application form.
Travel Documents
A passport or other travel document.
A copy of all pages of the passport.
Please note: • Your passport or travel document must be valid for at least 3 months from the date on which you leave the Schengen area. • Your passport or travel document must have at least 2 empty visa pages. • Your passport or travel document cannot have been issued more than 10 years ago.
Additional requirements for minors: Minors travelling without their parents/legal guardian: original authorisation signed by their parents/legal guardian in front of a visa officer and copy of passport(s) of parents/legal guardian.
Evidence of legal residence
For non-Emirati nationals: re-entry visa valid three months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States.
UAE-ID-Card, valid for three months after the intended departure date from the territory of the Member States.
Photo
A passport photo that meets Dutch passport requirements. This photo cannot have been taken more than 6 months ago and must bear a clear resemblance.
Proof of travel Note: make travel reservations which you can cancel, in case your visa request will be refused.
Copy of flight ticket or flight reservation including return flight.
Verifiable evidence of sufficient means of subsistence during intended stay such as a credit card valid throughout the intended stay or recent bank statements.
Bank statements for the past six months or other verifiable evidence of sufficient means of subsistence during intended stay.
Original letter from employer stating employment status, position, length of contract and salary.
Self-employed persons: valid original trade licence.
For tourism: Proof of accommodation during intended stay: hotel reservation or copy of a rental contract or proof of residential property.
For private visits: Original invitation letter signed by the host covering the intended stay using the official format required by the Member States’ national legislation. See https://ind.nl/en/Forms/1310.pdf.
Proof of health insurance
The insurance policy has been taken out in your name.
Your insurance is valid throughout the Schengen area and for the duration of your stay.
At least € 30.000 of medical costs are reimbursed, including hospital care, emergency treatment and repatriation (including in the event of death). If your insurer will not provide an official document of this nature, you should take out travel insurance with appropriate medical coverage for this trip with one that does.
Visa
A visa, residence permit or passport which gives entry to your final destination after your visit to the Schengen area.
Payment
Payment of the visa fee.
Please be aware of the following: • You will not have your passport in your possession during the process of the visa application. • An application without the complete set of documents according to the above mentioned checklist may result in a rejection of your visa application. • In case of refusal, visa fees are not refun
🚨 The documents may vary depending on the purpose and applicant's details 🚨
Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process
Identify visa type (Choose the right visa for your trip).
Begin your application (Get started with your visa application). Complete the online application form, print it and sign it. Also, please mention your name along with surname of father and spouse, if applicable.
Prepare Documents: Ensure all required documents are ready and properly organized.
Book an Appointment: After booking your appointment, you will receive an e-mail confirming your appointment, with a confirmation letter attached. If you apply as a family or other kind of group, please mention you are a member of a group. It is necessary to book an individual appointment for each member of a group.
Submit Application: Submit your visa application with all the required documents at the scheduled time of your appointment. As a general rule, at the appointment every applicant has to show up in person (this includes babies and children).
Track your application (Stay informed about the progress of your application)
Collect your passport: After a decision on your visa application has been made, you can pick up your passport from the Visa Application Centre or have your passport returned to you by courier (if offered by the Visa Application Centre) for an additional fee.
When collecting your passport yourself, please bring:
your valid ID;
the receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre.
When sending someone else to collect them, please bring:
letter of authorization signed by you;
a copy of your valid ID;
the valid ID of the person collecting for you;
the receipt issued to you by the Visa Application Centre.
Processing Time
The earliest you can apply is 6 months before you intend to travel. You should apply no later than 15 working days before your trip.
You can track the status of your application using your track & trace code. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact the Visa Application Centre
After applying for your visa, you will not be able to take home your passport while your visa application is being processed.
How to Book an Appointment
Booking a slot for your visa application can be a daunting task, especially during high travel seasons. This is where Visard.io simplifies the process:
• Instant Notifications: Receive updates on available appointment slots.
• Convenience: Avoid the hassle of manually searching for slots.
Important notes
During which period can I travel?
The fields 'From' and 'Until' on your visa tell you how long your visa is valid for.
‘From’: the first day that you can enter the Schengen area
‘Until’: the last day by which you must leave the Schengen area
How long can I stay?
The field ‘Duration of stay’ on your visa tells you how many days you may stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries, within the period of validity mentioned at 'From' and ‘Until’. This is a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the Schengen area must not total more than 90 days.
If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.
Travelling with children
If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).
When a child travels with one parent (or alone)
When a minor travels with one parent or alone a so-called “consent letter for minors travelling abroad” is needed. For more information, see the page Travelling with children on government.nl.
💡 Notification service available
Information about the required documents can be found on the website
The status of the application can be tracked at the link
Who Can Apply from the UAE?
The applicant must be a resident of the UAE. You can apply for a Schengen visa from any city that has a VFS visa center. Where your Emirates ID was issued doesn't matter.
Visa Types
SHORT TERM VISA
- Orange Carpet
- Tourist Visa
- Business Visa
- Visiting Family And Friends Visa
- Airport Transit Visa
- Entry Visa
- Family Members Of EU/EEA Nationals
- Official Visit
- Medical Treatment
- Study or training purposes
LONG STAY VISA (MVV)
DUTCH CARIBBEAN VISA
VISA AFTER APPROVED APPEAL
Documents Required
⚠️ Please see the checklist for a tourist visa with the complete list of requirements.
Complete the online Schengen visa application form, print it out and take it to your appointment.
The portal will guide you through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.
Complete the online Schengen visa application form, print it out and take it to your appointment. It is strongly recommended to complete the form using the online portal instead of the paper format.
The portal will guide you through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.
Application
A completed and signed Schengen visa application form.
Travel Documents
A passport or other travel document.
A copy of all pages of the passport.
Please note: • Your passport or travel document must be valid for at least 3 months from the date on which you leave the Schengen area. • Your passport or travel document must have at least 2 empty visa pages. • Your passport or travel document cannot have been issued more than 10 years ago.
Additional requirements for minors: Minors travelling without their parents/legal guardian: original authorisation signed by their parents/legal guardian in front of a visa officer and copy of passport(s) of parents/legal guardian.
Evidence of legal residence
For non-Emirati nationals: re-entry visa valid three months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States.
UAE-ID-Card, valid for three months after the intended departure date from the territory of the Member States.
Photo
A passport photo that meets Dutch passport requirements. This photo cannot have been taken more than 6 months ago and must bear a clear resemblance.
Proof of travel Note: make travel reservations which you can cancel, in case your visa request will be refused.
Copy of flight ticket or flight reservation including return flight.
Verifiable evidence of sufficient means of subsistence during intended stay such as a credit card valid throughout the intended stay or recent bank statements.
Bank statements for the past six months or other verifiable evidence of sufficient means of subsistence during intended stay.
Original letter from employer stating employment status, position, length of contract and salary.
Self-employed persons: valid original trade licence.
For tourism: Proof of accommodation during intended stay: hotel reservation or copy of a rental contract or proof of residential property.
For private visits: Original invitation letter signed by the host covering the intended stay using the official format required by the Member States’ national legislation. See https://ind.nl/en/Forms/1310.pdf.
Proof of health insurance
The insurance policy has been taken out in your name.
Your insurance is valid throughout the Schengen area and for the duration of your stay.
At least € 30.000 of medical costs are reimbursed, including hospital care, emergency treatment and repatriation (including in the event of death). If your insurer will not provide an official document of this nature, you should take out travel insurance with appropriate medical coverage for this trip with one that does.
Visa
A visa, residence permit or passport which gives entry to your final destination after your visit to the Schengen area.
Payment
Payment of the visa fee.
Please be aware of the following: • You will not have your passport in your possession during the process of the visa application. • An application without the complete set of documents according to the above mentioned checklist may result in a rejection of your visa application. • In case of refusal, visa fees are not refun
🚨 The documents may vary depending on the purpose and applicant's details 🚨
Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process
Identify visa type (Choose the right visa for your trip).
Begin your application (Get started with your visa application). Complete the online application form, print it and sign it. Also, please mention your name along with surname of father and spouse, if applicable.
Prepare Documents: Ensure all required documents are ready and properly organized.
Book an Appointment: After booking your appointment, you will receive an e-mail confirming your appointment, with a confirmation letter attached. If you apply as a family or other kind of group, please mention you are a member of a group. It is necessary to book an individual appointment for each member of a group.
Submit Application: Submit your visa application with all the required documents at the scheduled time of your appointment. As a general rule, at the appointment every applicant has to show up in person (this includes babies and children).
Track your application (Stay informed about the progress of your application)
Collect your passport: After a decision on your visa application has been made, you can pick up your passport from the Visa Application Centre or have your passport returned to you by courier (if offered by the Visa Application Centre) for an additional fee.
When collecting your passport yourself, please bring:
your valid ID;
the receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre.
When sending someone else to collect them, please bring:
letter of authorization signed by you;
a copy of your valid ID;
the valid ID of the person collecting for you;
the receipt issued to you by the Visa Application Centre.
Processing Time
The earliest you can apply is 6 months before you intend to travel. You should apply no later than 15 working days before your trip.
You can track the status of your application using your track & trace code. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact the Visa Application Centre
After applying for your visa, you will not be able to take home your passport while your visa application is being processed.
How to Book an Appointment
Booking a slot for your visa application can be a daunting task, especially during high travel seasons. This is where Visard.io simplifies the process:
• Instant Notifications: Receive updates on available appointment slots.
• Convenience: Avoid the hassle of manually searching for slots.
Important notes
During which period can I travel?
The fields 'From' and 'Until' on your visa tell you how long your visa is valid for.
‘From’: the first day that you can enter the Schengen area
‘Until’: the last day by which you must leave the Schengen area
How long can I stay?
The field ‘Duration of stay’ on your visa tells you how many days you may stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries, within the period of validity mentioned at 'From' and ‘Until’. This is a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the Schengen area must not total more than 90 days.
If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.
Travelling with children
If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).
When a child travels with one parent (or alone)
When a minor travels with one parent or alone a so-called “consent letter for minors travelling abroad” is needed. For more information, see the page Travelling with children on government.nl.