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Netherlands Visa for Nepali Citizens

Visa required

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

How Nepali 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 Nepali applicants, by visa type.
  • → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.

Documents required for Nepali applicants

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

otherVISA AFTER APPROVED APPEAL

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. - A valid travel document - 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 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)

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. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/nld/travel-insurance) Please see the checklist for a entry visa with the complete list of requirements (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-entry-visa). - 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) Make an appointment onlineBefore you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment using the online appointment system (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/nld/login)

familyVisa facilitation for family members of EU/EEA or Swiss 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) 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)

transitSeafarer

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.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/netherlands/nepal/english/pdf/Seafarer-Checklist-2025.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/npl/en/nld/login) - 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. click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/nld/travel-insurance)

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. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/nld/travel-insurance) 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 (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa/short-stay/apply-nepal). When filling in the online application form, you will see which documents you need to provide and which requirements they must meet. 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/npl/en/nld/login).

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. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/nld/travel-insurance) Please see the checklist for an airport transit visa with the complete list of requirements (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/documents/publications/2017/01/01/checklist-schengenvisum---airport-transit-en). - 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) Make an appointment online Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment using the online appointment system (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/nld/login)

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Netherlands visa for Nepal citizens — FAQ

Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Netherlands?

Nepali 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 Nepali 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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