Netherlands Visa

Netherlands Schengen Visa Document Checklist

Visa Application Form: Must be completed online via the official embassy website, downloaded, and signed.
Original Passport:
- Must be valid for at least 3 months after your intended departure date from the Schengen area.
- Must contain at least 2 empty visa pages.
- Cannot be issued more than 10 years ago.
Old Passports: To be submitted if applicable.
Passport Copies: Clear copies of pages containing previous visas, entry/exit stamps, or personal data.

Recency: Taken within the last 6 months, showing a clear resemblance.
Dimensions: Exactly 35 mm x 45 mm (width x height).
Face Size (Chin to Crown):
- Age 11 and older: Between 26 mm and 30 mm.
- Under 11 years: Between 19 mm and 30 mm.
Head Width: Between 16 mm and 20 mm (excluding ears).
Composition: Head must be fully visible and perfectly centered.

Flight Itinerary: Confirmed round-trip flight reservation or return tickets.
Intra-Schengen Travel Proof: Flight, train reservations, or car rental itineraries if visiting multiple Schengen countries.
Personal Cover Letter: Explaining the precise purpose of the trip alongside a detailed, day-by-day travel itinerary.
Bank Statements: Original statements showing account movements over the last 3 months, duly stamped and signed by the issuing bank.
Income Tax Returns (ITR): Acknowledgment copies for the last two consecutive assessment years.
Travel Health Insurance:
- Must provide a minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical costs, emergency treatment, hospital care, and repatriation.
- Policy must be explicitly issued in the applicant’s name and valid throughout the entire Schengen zone for the full duration of travel.

Pension statements reflecting payouts for the last 3 months.
Proof of regular income generated by property ownership, investments, or business assets.

If Married: Marriage certificate (mandatory if the marital status is not officially updated or recorded in the passport). Copy of Ration Card, if applicable.
If Divorced: Official legal divorce papers/decree.
If the Applicant is a Minor:
- Traveling with one parent: Notarized written consent from the non-traveling parent or guardian (except in cases of sole custody).
- Traveling alone: Written consent letter certified by a public notary from both parents/legal guardians.
- Supporting Identity: Clear copies of both parents' passports or official national ID cards, and the minor’s birth certificate.

Hotel Booking: Confirmed hotel reservations or holiday rental agreements covering the entire stay.
Private Hosting: If staying with friends or family, an official Proof of Sponsorship and/or Private Accommodation Form filled out by the host.
- Note: If visiting multiple Schengen States, proof of lodging is required for every night spent in the zone.

Official Invitation Letter: Issued by the inviting company or organization in the Netherlands.
Employer Cover Letter: A supporting letter from the applicant’s current employer.
Content Requirements: Both corporate letters must, at minimum, verify:
- The applicant’s identity and role.
- The explicit purpose of the journey (e.g., meetings, conferences, or corporate training).
- The exact duration, dates, and locations of the intended business stay.

Onward Entry Permits: If you are traveling to a non-residence country immediately after leaving the Schengen area, you must provide a valid visa, residence permit, or passport granting entry to your final destination.