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Netherlands Visa for Indians: Fees, Documents & Processing Time
Everything you need to apply for the Netherlands from India — the real government fees, our service charges, the documents, and honest guidance from a dedicated case manager.
Visa fees and rules verified on 13 July 2026
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Netherlands visa fees & timelines
| Visa type | Government fees | Our fee | Processing | Validity | Entries | Max stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Schengen short-stay visa fee €90Adult; €45 for children 6–12, free under 6. Same across all Schengen countries. | ₹7,500 + 18% GST = ₹8,850 | Usually about 15 days, up to 45 in busy periods | Set by the consulate for the trip; multiple-entry visas can be valid up to 5 years | — | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area |
| Business visa | Schengen short-stay visa fee €90Adult; €45 for children 6–12, free under 6. Same across all Schengen countries. | ₹7,500 + 18% GST = ₹8,850 | Usually about 15 days, up to 45 in busy periods | Single or multiple entry, set by the consulate; each stay capped at 90 days in 180 | — | Max 90 days in any 180-day period (whole Schengen area) |
| Dependent visa | Residence permit to stay with a family member / partner (TEV procedure — combined MVV entry visa + residence permit) €254IND single fee for an adult dependent (spouse/partner or adult family member), valid 1 Jan–31 Dec 2026 (fees rose 4.4% on 1 Jan 2026). A dependent child under 18 is charged €85 instead. Confirmed on the live IND fees page and the partner residence-permit page. | ₹25,000 + 18% GST = ₹29,500 | The IND works to a legal decision period of up to 90 days, which it can formally extend if it needs more information; cases filed by a recognised sponsor, such as a knowledge migrant's employer, are often decided sooner. | Tied to the sponsor's permit — typically up to 5 years when the sponsor is Dutch or holds permanent residence, and never longer than the sponsor's own residence permit otherwise. | Multiple | For the full term of the residence permit; renewable while the conditions are still met, and it can count toward permanent residence after 5 years of continuous lawful stay. |
Government and VFS fees are paid directly to the authorities in the local currency shown and are subject to change at the discretion of the concerned consulate or embassy; our service fee is in INR and includes appointment booking. No consultant can guarantee a visa — the decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
What you'll need
Document checklists
Tourist visa — document checklist
- Schengen visa application form, filled online first to generate the unique code, then printed and signed
- Passport not more than 10 years old, with at least 2 blank visa pages, valid at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and signed, plus colour copies of the bio-data page, last page and any previous Schengen visas or stamps
- One recent colour photo, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, on a white or light background, not older than 6 months
- Travel medical insurance in your name covering all Schengen countries for the whole stay, with a minimum of EUR 30,000 cover including hospitalisation, emergency care and repatriation
- Proof of financial means: personal bank statements for the last 3 months, stamped and signed by the bank, or Indian income-tax returns for the last 2 years
- Cover letter stating the reason for the visit, length of stay, who is travelling and your transport and accommodation arrangements
- Proof of accommodation for the whole trip, such as hotel or rental bookings, with separate proof for each Schengen country if you visit more than one
- Confirmed return travel reservation and day-by-day itinerary in your name; a paid ticket is not required at submission
- Proof of ties to India by status: employed applicants show the employer's leave approval, employment contract and last 3 months' payslips; self-employed show the company registration or GST certificate, business bank statements and income-tax return; retirees show pension statements; students show a bonafide or enrolment letter
- For minors: recent birth certificate and notarised consent from both parents or guardians, with copies of their passports
- Booking or reservation for an organised tour, if you are joining one
Business visa — document checklist
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form bearing the unique code from the online submission
- Passport no more than 10 years old, with at least 2 blank visa pages, valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area
- One recent colour photo, 35 x 45 mm, white or light background, taken within the last 6 months
- Invitation letter from the Dutch company you will visit (or a Proof of Sponsorship / private accommodation form), stating your details, the purpose of the visit and the dates
- For a trade fair or established business ties without an invitation: proof of trade relations — contracts, paid invoices, orders, the company's annual accounts or annual report, or an extract from the commercial register — plus the trade-fair or congress admission ticket
- Employer statement on letterhead giving your job title, length of employment and salary, plus your last 3 months' bank statements or payslips (self-employed: business registration or income-tax return and 3 months' statements)
- Confirmed return travel reservation in your name covering the whole trip
- Hotel reservation for the full stay, or accommodation confirmed in the host's invitation letter
- Travel medical insurance in your name covering at least EUR 30,000 in medical expenses across all Schengen countries for the entire stay
- Proof of legal residence in India (original plus colour copy) if you are not an Indian citizen
- Fingerprints (biometrics) given in person at the VFS Global centre
Dependent visa — document checklist
- Passport valid well beyond the intended stay, with blank pages for the MVV sticker
- Completed IND application form for the relevant family purpose, plus the signed antecedents certificate (declaration of good conduct) for applicants aged 12 and over
- Recent passport photographs meeting the Dutch photo specifications
- Marriage or registered-partnership certificate, or — for unmarried partners — evidence of a genuine and durable relationship
- Birth certificates for any children and, where applicable, proof of legal custody or the other parent's consent to relocation
- Indian civil-status documents legalised with an apostille and translated into Dutch, English, French or German by a sworn translator
- Proof of the sponsor's income (employment contract, recent payslips, employer's declaration) or, for a knowledge migrant, the recognised-sponsor employer's documents
- Copy of the sponsor's residence permit or proof of Dutch nationality, plus the signed sponsor's declaration
- Signed declaration of intent to undergo a TB test in the Netherlands (the test itself is taken there within three months of arrival)
- Proof that the partner has passed the basic civic integration exam abroad, unless exempt
How it works
Three steps, one dedicated case manager
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Honest case review
We assess your profile candidly and recommend the visa route that actually fits your trip.
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Expert forms & document review
We complete and double-check every form and paper, so nothing weakens your case.
3
Appointment, prep & tracking
We book the appointment, prepare you for the interview, and track it to the decision.
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