You will need to apply for a Netherlands Schengen visa if you:
1. Are a non-EU/EEA national living in the UK on a UK residence permit or student/work visa, and
2. Your nationality is not visa-exempt for Schengen countries.
A UK citizen does not need a visa to enter the Netherlands for short stays ( up to 90 days within 180- day period). But after these 90 days, UK citizens also need a Schengen visa to stay longer in the Netherlands.
Yes, for a minor(under 18 years of age) applicant for a Schengen visa, these specific documents are required:
1. A signed consent letter from both parents or the child’s legal guardians
2. A birth certificate as proof of relationship with the minor
3. Passport copies of parents or copies of identity cards
4. If the minor is traveling with one parent, then a signed letter from the second parent is required.
5. Proof of a court-issued guardianship certificate if the parents are divorced.
When you have a connecting flight to reach a non-Schengen country from the UK, via a Schengen country, and the layover is long enough to wait in the International Transit Area of the Schengen country’s airport, then you need a Transit Visa. The wait time should not exceed 48 hours. It takes around 10-15 working days to get processed.
Yes, it is. You must provide proof of travel medical insurance with its minimum amount of 30,000 Euros. Because it protects you financially in the event of health emergencies, luggage loss, and ticket cancellation. With it, it should be taken for as long as the visa validity.
These are some additional required documents that are mandatory to provide for a Spouse Visa:
1. A legal marriage certificate
2. An invitation letter from your spouse confirming your relationship and the purpose of the visit
3. A proof of the Spouse’s Dutch (Netherlands) citizenship or legal Residency
Other documents are the same as the Schengen visa document requirements.
No, the visa fees are not refunded in the situation of visa rejection.
An interviewer may ask general questions related to your name, nationality, residency, previous Schengen countries visits, employment status, and the reason for your visit.
These are the visas provided by SCHENGEN TRAVEL INFO:
1. Schengen Tourist Visa: A Permit that allows the holder to explore the attractions of Italy.
2. Schengen Business Visa: A permit that allows the holder to attend business activities and events in the Netherlands.
3. Schengen Transit Visa: A permit that allows the holder to wait in the international transit area of a Schengen country, to a non-Schengen country via the Netherlands (UK). (Layover in Netherlands airport)
4. Long-Stay National Visa: A permit that allows the holder to stay in the Netherlands for more than 90 days.
5. Schengen Spouse Visa: A permit that allows the holder to visit their spouse who is residing in the Netherlands.
Generally, a Schengen Visa is not rejected, but if it is rejected, then some reasons can be:
1. Incomplete or incorrect application
2. Lack of travel medical insurance
3. Insufficient financial funds
4. No proper reason given for travel
5. Criminal record or security Concerns
6. Invalid passport and previous visa violations
No, if you have a valid long-stay visa or residence permit for another Schengen country, then you can travel to the Netherlands and other Schengen countries. But the visa should have the proper validity till your departure.
Some important or mandatory documents that should be with you at the visa application filling time-
1. Valid passport
2. UK eVisa / share code (BRP)
3. 2 passport-sized photos
4. Proof of accommodation
5. Travel Medical Insurance
6. Financial statement
7. A flight itinerary
8. Cover letter
9. Proof of Employment
10. Additional documents according to your visa type
In this situation, you will receive the offline mail with the given reason. So you have the option to appeal within 30 days. If your appeal is not valid according to their visa rules, then the last solution is, you have to reapply for the visa.
You can check or track it on the link given by the visa application center.
It generally takes 10-15 working days to get your Netherlands visa. But in some emergencies, human-made or natural, or peak season, that can’t be controlled, it may take up to 45 days to reach.
No, generally you can’t extend your Schengen Visa while exploring the Netherlands, but if you want, then you should have some reason that matches the criteria of the extension, like some emergencies related to health or weather. If it does not match, you must return to your country and apply for a new Schengen visa.
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