Netherlands Visa for Thai Citizens
Thai passport holders need a visa to enter Netherlands. Apply at a Netherlands embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Thai 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 Thai applicants, by visa type.
- โ Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Thai applicants
The exact documents Thai citizens must submit for Netherlands, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
otherShort-stay Caribbean visa (90 days or less)
Please note that on top of the official visa fees, VFS Global charges an extra service fee, to be paid by the applicant. - For the official visa fees charged by the Dutch government, click here (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/consular-fees/thailand) . - VFS service charge: - VFS service charge in THB 746 inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for applicants applying at the visa application centre. - Visa fee payment can only be made in cash in Thai Baht (THB) or by credit card. - All fees are non-refundable.
touristTourist
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/tha/en/nld/travel-insurance) Please see the checklist for a tourist visa with the complete list of requirements (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-tourism/thailand). 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)
familyVisiting Family/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. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/tha/en/nld/travel-insurance) Please see the checklist for a visiting family or friends visa with the complete list of requirements (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-family-friends/thailand). 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)
familyFamily 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. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/tha/en/nld/travel-insurance) 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)
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 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 Please check the photo specifications (https://www.government.nl/topics/identification-documents/documents/leaflets/2015/01/21/photomatrix-guidelines-2007). 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/tha/en/nld/login). Applicants are requested to submit digital visa application form. Handwritten forms are not accepted. To submit your application, please create an account and complete the form using the following link: Create an account - Consular Services (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/create-account) 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)
otherOrange Carpet
Ask your contact person which documents you need. You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Please ask the contact person at your company or organization which documents you must submit. Always submit all required documents. If documents are missing, your application may be rejected. 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. Need help? See more information about applying for a Schengen visa through the Orange Carpet Visa Facility on NetherlandsWorldwide (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/apply-schengen-visa-orange-carpet).
Netherlands visa for Thailand citizens โ FAQ
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
Thai 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 Thai 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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