Netherlands Visa for Indian Citizens
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Netherlands. Apply at a Netherlands embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Indian citizens apply for a Netherlands visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Netherlands embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling.
- → See the exact document checklist for Indian applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Indian applicants
The exact documents Indian citizens must submit for Netherlands, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
touristOfficial visit (for official /diplomatic passport holders or OPCW etc.)
Please see the checklist for a diplomatic/official passport holder visa with the complete list of requirements (https://www.vfsglobal.com/netherlands/india/pdf/checklist-visa-application-Members-of-official-delegations.pdf). Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/travel-insurance). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay), print it and take it to your appointment. The overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries has to cover the applicant for at least 30000 Euros or equivalent, for all risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation, repatriation of mortals remains etc. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival and departure. Please click on the following link for the approved list of insurance companies (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4V67UFYIXej7FIwCNVM6Rr/e060ff5ad141129d3dab005d03bea9e6/updated-insurance-list.pdf) in India.
transitSeafarers
You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Please see the checklist for a seafarer visa with the complete list of requirements (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-seafarer/india). Complete the online Schengen visa application form which will contribute to the fastest possible processing of your application file, 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 (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. - For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-form) - Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment using the online appointment system. - Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased a travel insurance you can apply for this optional service through VFS. please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/travel-insurance).
medicalMedical treatment
You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Please see the checklist for a medical treatment visa with the complete list of requirements (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-medical/india). Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/travel-insurance). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. - For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-form) The overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries has to cover the applicant for at least 30000 Euros or equivalent, for all risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation, repatriation of mortals remains etc. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival and departure. Please click on the following link for the approved list of insurance companies (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5VsQlsg7GEMbpQTRnikkjt/21d2c9b721d2aa04a8ce6e566b6aecfa/Approved-TMI-Companies-List-Mar-2026.pdf) in India.
touristBusiness and official visit
You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Go to the checklist to see which documents you need to submit with your application: please click here (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-business-official-visit/india) Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/travel-insurance). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. - For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-form) The overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries has to cover the applicant for at least 30000 Euros or equivalent, for all risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation, repatriation of mortals remains etc. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival and departure. Please click on the following link for the approved list of insurance companies (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5VsQlsg7GEMbpQTRnikkjt/21d2c9b721d2aa04a8ce6e566b6aecfa/Approved-TMI-Companies-List-Mar-2026.pdf) in India.
familyFamily member of EU/EEA/Swiss citizen
You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Go to the checklist to see which documents you need to submit with your application: Checklist for a family members of EU/EEA/Swiss nationals (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-family-member-eu-eea). In case you are a parent of a Dutch national under 18: Checklist for parent(s) of Dutch nationals under 18 (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-chavez-vilchez) - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. - For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-form)
transitAirport Transit
You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Go to the checklist to see which documents you need to submit with your application: please click here (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-airport-transit-visa/india) Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/travel-insurance). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. - For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-form) The overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries has to cover the applicant for at least 30000 Euros or equivalent, for all risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation, repatriation of mortals remains etc. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival and departure. Please click on the following link for the approved list of insurance companies (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5VsQlsg7GEMbpQTRnikkjt/21d2c9b721d2aa04a8ce6e566b6aecfa/Approved-TMI-Companies-List-Mar-2026.pdf) in India.
Netherlands visa for India citizens — FAQ
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Netherlands. Apply at a Netherlands embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
What documents do Indian citizens need for Netherlands?
A valid passport plus the Netherlands document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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