🇳🇱Netherlands Visa for Kuwaiti Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa required

Kuwaiti passport holders need a visa to enter Netherlands. Apply at a Netherlands embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

How Kuwaiti citizens apply for a Netherlands visa

Netherlands visa cost for Kuwaiti citizens

Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

EUR 90 (~$97)

up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial source
netherlandsworldwide.nl ↗

Caribbean visa (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St Eustatius, St Maarten)

EUR 90 (~$97)

short stay in the Caribbean parts of the Kingdomofficial source
netherlandsworldwide.nl ↗

Applications are handled via VFS Global (TLScontact in some countries) — service fee approx. INR 1577 + 160 convenience fee (India, incl. GST); some categories 1855, varies by centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Kuwaiti applicants

The exact documents Kuwaiti citizens must submit for Netherlands, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

familyFamily member of EU/EEA/Swiss national

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) 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 (PDF checklist ↗). In case you are a parent of a Dutch national under 18: Checklist for parent(s) of Dutch nationals under 18 (PDF checklist ↗)

businessBusiness

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Please see the checklist for a business visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl ↗). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl ↗) , print it and take it to your appointment. - The portal will guide through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.

studentStudy or training

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Please see the checklist for a study or training visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl ↗). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl ↗), print it and take it to your appointment. - The portal will guide through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.

otherVISA AFTER APPROVED APPEAL

- A valid travel documents - The no-objection letter (and a copy) stating that your objection has been successful - Any documents mentioned in the no-objection letter (if applicable). For example, a valid - Hotel - Flight reservation - Proof of insurance

transitSeafarer

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Please see the checklist for a seafarer visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl ↗). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl ↗), print it and take it to your appointment. - The portal will guide through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.

familyVisiting family/friends

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Please see the checklist for a visiting family or friends visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl ↗). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl ↗) , print it and take it to your appointment. - The portal will guide through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.

via VFS Global ↗

Netherlands visa for Kuwaiti citizens — FAQ

Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Netherlands?

Kuwaiti 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 Kuwaiti 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.

How much does the Netherlands visa cost for Kuwaiti citizens?

The Netherlands schengen short-stay visa (type c) fee is EUR 90 (~$97). Applications through VFS Global (TLScontact in some countries) carry an additional service fee of about INR 1577 + 160 convenience fee (India, incl. GST); some categories 1855.

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