Netherlands Visa for Iranian Citizens
Iranian passport holders need a visa to enter Netherlands. Apply at a Netherlands embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Iranian citizens apply for a Netherlands visa
- โ Apply for a visa at the Netherlands embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling.
- โ See the exact document checklist for Iranian applicants, by visa type.
- โ Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Iranian applicants
The exact documents Iranian citizens must submit for Netherlands, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
familyFamily Members Of EU/EEA Nationals
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) Please click to see the approved travel and medical insurance companies (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3qbLOnJsuLTC0UgJtWVqLe/60951d47c40f45263122258ad27315f1/travel-medical-insurance-companies.pdf) 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)
touristVisit Family and Friends
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. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. Please see the checklist for a visiting family or friends visa with the complete list of requirements. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4PhioBjaiyluBjq1kiIm70/91066332d6fe61aec6dc8effbfb79908/Checklist-visa-application-Family-or-private-visit-Iran.pdf) - 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 (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/irn/en/nld/book-an-appointment). Please click to see the approved travel and medical insurance companies (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3qbLOnJsuLTC0UgJtWVqLe/60951d47c40f45263122258ad27315f1/travel-medical-insurance-companies.pdf)
otherShort-stay Caribbean visa (90 days or less)
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 Tourism visa with the complete list of requirements. (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa/checklist/tourism) Please see the checklist for a Business or Official Visit visa with the complete list of requirements. (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa/checklist/business-official-visit) Please see the checklist for a Family or Friend Visit visa with the complete list of requirements. (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa/checklist/family-friends-visit) Please see the checklist for a Study or to Attend a Cultural, Sporting or Religious Event Visit visa with the complete list of requirements. (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa/checklist/study-event) Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. Step 1: Complete the application form Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/caribbean-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) Step 2: Get all the required documents Get all the documents required for your application. For every document submitted, you must provide the original (to show at the counter) and a photocopy (to be attached to the visa file). The documents must have been drawn up in (or translated into) Dutch, English, French or Spanish. Step 3: Make an appointment online Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment at your preferred location using the online appointment system (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/irn/en/nld/book-an-appointment). Please click to see the approved travel and medical insurance companies (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7lMKj3N4beTdTXnCHSidAS/ba0d3187cd1424efeb1880a40e15076e/travel-medical-insurance-companies.pdf)
otherLong-stay Caribbean Visa
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 Long-Stay visa with the complete list of requirements. (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa/checklist/long-stay) Please note: you can apply for a visa only when you have applied for your residence permit (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa/checklist/long-stay) and your application has been approved. For Curaรงao, provisional approval is enough. Step 1: Complete the application form Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/caribbean-visa/long-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) Step 2: Get all the required documents Get all the documents required for your application. For every document submitted, you must provide the original (to show at the counter) and a photocopy (to be attached to the visa file). The documents must have been drawn up in (or translated into) Dutch, English, French or Spanish. Passport A passport or other travel document containing at least two blank pages. It should be valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom. Documents for children under 18 If you are applying for a visa for a child under 18, you must provide the childโs birth certificate and an identity document for each parent. Proof of legal residence You must be able to prove that you are legally resident in the country you are applying from. To do this, you can show your passport, residence permit or a visa. Photo See under Photo Specifications. Photocopy of letter from immigration service Has your residence permit application been approved by the local immigration service? If so, you must submit a photocopy of the letter your sponsor received. - Aruba: temporary admission document (VTA) - St Maarten: landing permit - Curaรงao: you do not need to provide a copy of the letter - Bonaire, St Eustatius, Saba: authorisation for temporary stay (MVV-BES) You should also bring any additional documents listed in the letter. Step 3: Make an appointment online Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment at your preferred location using the online appointment system (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/irn/en/nld/book-an-appointment).
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) - 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 (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/irn/en/nld/book-an-appointment) Please click to see the approved travel and medical insurance companies (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3qbLOnJsuLTC0UgJtWVqLe/60951d47c40f45263122258ad27315f1/travel-medical-insurance-companies.pdf)
otherEntry Visa
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 page Resident permit lost, stolen or expired in Iran (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-entry-visa) on Netherlandsworldwide.nl for a entry visa for the complete list of requirements. - 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 (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/irn/en/nld/book-an-appointment). Please click to see the approved travel and medical insurance companies (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3qbLOnJsuLTC0UgJtWVqLe/60951d47c40f45263122258ad27315f1/travel-medical-insurance-companies.pdf)
Netherlands visa for Iran citizens โ FAQ
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
Iranian 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 Iranian citizens need for Netherlands?
A valid passport plus the Netherlands document checklist for your visa type โ Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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