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A Netherlands Schengen visa is a special kind of visa which allows you to travel among all the Schengen countries including Netherlands for a maximum period of upto 90 days. This is a traveller’s dream where with one visa you can travel to any of the other 25 Schengen countries along with Netherlands.
A Schengen Visa (issued by a consulate or embassy of a Schengen State) is valid for all 26 States of the Schengen Area (including the European territory of Netherlands), unless it is marked otherwise on the visa sticker. So you do not need another visa to enter or stay in the European territory of Netherlands. However, you must be in possession of documentary evidence for the reasons of your stay and your means of support. Schengen Area comprises of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
The Schengen Visa is a short stay visa and takes the form of a sticker affixed to your passport. The definition of “short stay” is a stay of "90 days in any 180 days period". This means that the total duration of stay is of maximum 90 days in any period of 180 days. The precise length of validity of your Schengen Visa is indicated on the visa sticker under the heading “Duration of visit”. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker under the heading "Number of entries" by "1". A two-entry or a multiple-entry visa allows for two or several entries during the validity of the Schengen Visa. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "02" or "MULT" under the heading "Number of entries".
No, not necessarily all Schengen Visas will be granted for 90 days. You may get the Schengen Visa only for the number of days that you present in your travel itinerary and your flight & hotel bookings.
You are free to apply again for a Schengen Visa if your application has been refused earlier.
The Schengen Visa cover letter is a letter which summarizes your intent to travel to a country that is part of the Schengen area. In your cover letter you should explain: - the purpose of your trip - when and where you intend to travel - how your trip is going to be funded - day-by-day itinerary for your trip - duration of the trip
Typically, a Netherlands Visa (Schengen Visa) takes anywhere from 10 to 15 days to process in the Netherlands Embassy/Consulate. The processing time for a Netherlands Visa is dependent on several factors and can change without notice at the consulate's discretion.
Applicants can check the status of Netherlands visa application online using the Netherlands VFS Reference number and applicant name. Kindly visit the Track Your Application section of the VFS Netherlands website.
Yes, an appointment is mandatory for Netherlands Visa in order to provide your biometrics and submit your visa documents.
Schengen Visas may allow for a single-entry or multiple entries. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "01". With a visa allowing for two or multiple entries you may enter twice or several times during the validity of the Schengen Visa.
Yes, applications by mail will not be accepted. The Schengen visa application should be presented in person because biometrical data must be recorded.
VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd (VFS) is the Service Delivery Provider for the Embassy of Netherlands in New Delhi. The role of VFS is to accept visa applications and to dispatch passports and documents back to clients, on behalf of the Embassy of Netherlands. VFS does not play any part in or influence the outcome of your visa application.
New Delhi
Address:
Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Mezzanine Level
Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place
New Delhi- 110001
Submission Timings:
08:00 16:00
Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Orange Carpet and Blue Carpet Submission Timings:
09:00 – 11:00
Passport Collection Timings:
09:00 – 16:00 Monday-Friday (except holidays)
09:00 -16:00 (Saturday) (Additional Charges)
For Parking:
While the Shivaji Stadium Metro Station does not allow parking of vehicles at the station itself due to Security Protocols mandated by DMRC, ample paid parking is available in close vicinity of the Metro Station premises as detailed below:
Note: Vehicles are allowed to drop and pick up right at the entry of the Shivaji Stadium Metro Station
Mumbai
Address:
Netherlands Visa Application Centre
Urmi Axis Building, Second Floor, Behind Famous Studio, Opp. E Moses Road, Mahalaxmi (West), Mumbai – 400 011
Submission Timings
08:00-13:00 and 14:00-15:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Blue Carpet Submission Timings:
08:00 – 10:00
Orange Carpet Submission timings :
09:00 – 10:00
Collection Timings:
09:00 - 17:00, Monday-Friday
Bengaluru
Address:
Netherlands Visa Application Centre
Global Tech Park,No 11 First Floor O’ Shaughnessy Road,
Langford Town, Bangalore 560025
Bengaluru - 560 001
Counter Submission Timings: 08:00 – 18:00 (Monday – Friday)
Orange Carpet and Blue Carpet Submission Timings: 08:00 – 09:00
Prime Time Submission Timings: 18:00- 22:00 (Mon-Friday); 09:00 -16:00 (Saturday) (Additional Charges)
Passport Collection Timings: 9:00 -17:00 (Monday – Friday)
Prime Time Passport Collection Timings: 18:00- 22:00 (Mon-Friday);
09:00 -16:00 (Saturday) (Additional Charges)
Chennai
Address:
VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd
Fagun Towers, Third Floor,
No 74, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore,
Chennai - 600 008
Counter Submission Timings: 08:00 – 18:00 (Monday – Friday)
Orange Carpet and Blue Carpet Submission Timings: 08:00 – 09:00
Prime Time Submission Timings: 18:00- 22:00 (Mon-Friday); 09:00 -16:00 (Saturday) (Additional Charges)
Passport Collection Timings: 9:00 -17:00 (Monday – Friday)
Prime Time Passport Collection Timings: 18:00- 22:00 (Mon-Friday);
09:00 -16:00 (Saturday) (Additional Charges)
Kolkata
Address:
Netherlands Visa Application Centre
VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Rene Tower, Building No. 1842, Rajdanga Main Road, Rajdanga,
Landmark: Near Geetanjali Stadium Kolkata, 700107, India
Submission Timings for Applicants and Representatives:
08:00-18:00, Monday-Friday
Orange Carpet and Blue Carpet Submission Timings:
08:00 – 10:00
Collection Timings:
08:00-18:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Please Note : Passports dispatched from New Delhi will be ready for collection at the Kolkata Centre on the next working day after 15:00. Please confirm if the passport is ready for collection at the Kolkata Center by calling at the call Center number before visiting the Application Center.
Call Center Number- 022-67866007
Ahmedabad
Address:
VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd
First Floor, Emerald House,
Near Parimal Garden Cross Road Off C G Road,
Ahmedabad - 380006
Submission Timings for Applicants: 09:00 -12:00 and 13:00 – 16:00
Submission Timings for Travel Agents and Representatives: 09:00 -12:00
Orange Carpet and Blue Carpet Submission Timings:
09:00 – 10:00
Collection Timings:
13:00 – 17:00
JALANDHAR
Address:
VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd
3rd floor, Aman Plaza, Plot No 310, Lajpat Nagar, Mahavir Marg, Nakodar Chowk, (opposite to lovely autos), Jalandhar, Punjab - 144001
Submission Timings:
09:00-15:00 (Monday-Friday, except on declared holidays)
Passport Collection Timings:
15:00-17:00 (Monday-Friday, except on declared holidays)
Orange Carpet and Blue Carpet Submission Timings:
09:00-10:00
HYDERABAD
Address:
VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd
8-2-700, 3rd floor, Srida Anushka Pride, Banjara Hills, Road No.12, Hyderabad 500 034, India
Counter Submission Timings: 08:00 – 18:00 (Monday – Friday)
Orange Carpet and Blue Carpet Submission Timings: 08:00 – 09:00
Prime Time Submission Timings: 18:00- 22:00 (Mon-Friday); 09:00 -16:00 (Saturday) (Additional Charges)
Passport Collection Timings: 9:00 -17:00 (Monday – Friday)
Prime Time Passport Collection Timings: 18:00- 22:00 (Mon-Friday);
09:00 -16:00 (Saturday) (Additional Charges)
The Anne Frank House is a must-see when in Amsterdam. On Prinsengracht, in the home where Anne's family hid for much of WWII (they were Jewish refugees from Frankfurt), is where this remarkable girl wrote her famous diary. Although she died just two months before the war ended, her legacy lives on through her words, which have since been translated into 51 languages.
The back of the fully-restored house where the Frank family had their hiding place has been kept in its original state as much as possible and is a poignant monument to a tragic slice of world history and a brave young woman who continues to inspire people around the globe. A word of caution: tickets for this must-see attraction do sell out, so be sure to reserve yours online well ahead of time.
Near the lovely old city of Utrecht, the fourth largest in the Netherlands, De Haar Castle (Kasteel De Haar) is the largest fortification in the country. This spectacular castle, built by the famous Dutch architect PJH Cuypers, required so much land (it sits on a spectacular 250-acre park) that the entire village of Haarzuilens had to be relocated to accommodate it. While the original castle site was established in the 14th century, this newer structure dates from 1892 and is well worth taking the time to explore.
Inside, you'll be rewarded with impressive collections of antiques, furniture, paintings, and tapestries, but it's the gardens that really draw the crowds - along with the castle's fairy-tale looks.
You may be surprised to learn that the Netherlands, a relatively small country, boasts one of the world's most diverse national park programs. The largest is De Hoge Veluwe National Park (Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe), between Arnhem and Apeldoorn. Covering nearly 13,800 acres, this national park is the largest continuous nature reserve in the country, as well as being one of the most popular day trip destinations for locals and visitors alike.
Featuring dense woodlands in the north, as well as a fascinating sculpture park, the area was once a country estate and hunting reserve, and to this day is home to many red and roe deer. The best-preserved part of the park encompasses an area of dramatic dunes interspersed with heath and woodland and interrupted in the south and east by moraines up to 100 meters high. It's also a popular area for bird-watching, as well as hiking and biking (use of bikes is free to visitors).
The highlight of this beautiful park for many - and the reason many people choose to come here - is the outstanding Kröller-Müller Museum (Rijksmuseum Kröller-Müller), housing the world's second-largest collection of works by Van Gogh. In addition, the collections include Impressionist and Expressionist paintings by Cézanne, Manet, Monet, and Renoir. Outdoors, one of Europe's largest sculpture gardens shows works by Rodin, Hepworth, Dubuffet, and others.
Incorporating the deltas of the Rhine, the Maas, and the Schelde Rivers, Zeeland includes the numerous islands and peninsulas of the southwestern section of the Netherlands. Much of this area of recently formed land is below sea level and therefore reliant upon impressive dikes, as well as modern flood prevention techniques.
As you travel the area, you'll see evidence of the mega-engineering project known as the Delta Works. These massive structures - basically hi-tech dams - can control how much water enters the area's key estuaries from the North Sea. Consisting of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, and storm-surge barriers, this awe-inspiring US$7 billion project has been declared one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
Canals are as important a part of Amsterdam's cityscape as they are to the city of Venice, and some of the most enduring memories for any visitor are the time spent exploring the city's wonderful waterways. While many of Amsterdam's best tourist attractions can easily be accessed by boat tour or water taxi - including most of the major museums and art galleries - nothing beats strolling along the smaller, quieter streets that line the waterways.
Particularly charming is the Jordaan, a neighborhood built in the early 1600s to house workers and immigrants drawn here for the city's religious tolerance. Along with its small canal-side houses, look for the neighborhood's many "hofjes," the quaint inner courtyards hidden behind the buildings.
Another photo-worthy neighborhood is the Grachtengordel, with its many small bridges and quaint 17th-century homes. You'll be rewarded as you explore these 400-year-old streets with examples of beautiful architecture, small boutique shops, cafés, and gardens. Be sure to look out for the many houseboats moored along the canals.
Just a 10-minute stroll away is Dam Square, a must-visit when in Amsterdam. In addition to its numerous restaurants, cafés, and shops this vast public square is home to some of the city's most-visited tourist attractions, including the spectacular Royal Palace (Koninklijk Palace); the attractive New Church (Nieuwe Kerk); and the country's most important war memorial, the National Memorial Statue.
Think of the Netherlands, and you'll inevitably think of tulips, the country's most popular flower. And one of the most beautiful places to visit in the Netherlands showcases these and other spring bulbs in spectacular abundance.
Keukenhof, otherwise known as the "Garden of Europe," is located on the outskirts of the town of Lisse in what's widely considered the "bulb belt" of the Netherlands. The largest public garden in the world, encompassing more than 70 acres of what was once the former kitchen (or "keuken") garden of a large country estate, Keukenhof displays more than 700 varieties of tulips, which are at their height in April and May.
But thanks to its massive commercial hot houses, the display continues almost year-round. In these, you'll see endless rows of flowering tulips, along with thousands of hyacinths, crocuses, and daffodils.
The spectacular Rijksmuseum - aka the National Museum - in Amsterdam's Museumplein (Museum Square) has been collecting rare art and antiquities since 1809. Not surprisingly, its extensive collection today amounts to nearly seven million works of art, including 5,000 paintings in more than 250 rooms, as well as a vast library with some 35,000 books.
Apart from its unique collection of old masters, this spectacular museum offers an exhaustive account of the development of art and culture in the Netherlands and is especially rich in traditional Dutch handicrafts, medieval sculpture, and modern art. Be prepared to spend the best part of a day - or longer - exploring this museum's endless treasures.
If you've time to squeeze a little more Rembrandt into your Amsterdam travel itinerary, here's a must-visit for you: the Rembrandt House Museum, located in the city's historic Jewish Quarter. Many of his best known works were painted during the 20 years the great artist spent here, with some still recognizable scenes from the neighborhood. The house remains much as it would have been during Rembrandt's life (guided tours are available).
As befits one of the world's greatest artists, the spectacular Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is ranked an impressive #2 in a leading list of the top art museums globally, attracting almost 1.5 million visitors each year.
Home to the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings - many donated by the artist's family - this impressive gallery and museum was specially built to showcase the more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters in its vast collection.
Works by his contemporaries are also on display. A highlight is participating in the museum's new "Meet Vincent Van Gogh Experience," which offers a fascinating, high-tech, interactive look at the artist's life and times, as well as his best known work.
