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Name: The Netherlands
Location: Northwest Europe
Time: IST (-) 4 1/2 hrs
Capital: Amsterdam
Language: Dutch, English, Spanish, French and German
Area: 33,939 sq kms
National Day: 30 Apr (Queen's Birthday)
Currency: Euro 1= INR 65.8022
Climate: Mild, maritime climate. Summers are generally warm with changeable periods, but excessively hot weather is rare. Winters can be fairly cold with the possibility of some snow. Rainfall is prevalent all year.
Holidays-Year 2018: 1 Jan New Year's Day. 2 Apr - 5 Apr Easter. 30 Apr Queen's Day. 5 May Liberation Day. 13 May Ascension. 24 May Whit Monday. 25 Dec Christmas Day. 26 Dec Boxing Day.
Airline Name: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL)
International Airports: Schiphol (Amsterdam) (AMS)Zestienhoven (Rotterdam) (RTM)Welschap (Eindhoven) (EIN)Aachen (Maastricht) (MST)
This section gives you all details on visa rules and information. Here, you will find detailed information on all kinds of Visa, rules on visitor policies, visa forms and visa fees.
Tourist Visa
- The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the duration of intended stay.
- One visa form (only back-to-back photocopy allowed).
- One passport size photograph (2 x 2 inches- roughly 50 mm) against a white background, with the head centred in the frame and the face covering 50 percent of the photo area.
- Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
- Onward country visa.
- Overseas Medical Health Insurance to cover the total period of stay in all Schengen Countries.
- Proof of immediate funds in the form of foreign exchange endorsement on passport.
- Proof of sufficient financial means and of strong social and economic bonds with the country of origin in the form of property papers, proof of employment/ business/ study etc. is required as support documents.
- Hotel Reservations corresponding with the travel itinerary and travel tickets.
- In the case of a family visit, a legalised Sponsorship Letter, addressed to the Embassy, is required of the Host.
- In the case of a tourist visit, the Applicant must have with him, travel vouchers/ proof of reservation at the time of application.
- Processing time is 4 to 5 working days.
| Visa Fee Details
|
| For all categories upto 3 Months |
Rs. 3460 |
| For children between the age of 6-12 years |
Rs. 2020 |
| Legalization Fee |
Rs. 1550 |
Business Visa
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The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the duration of intended stay.
- A Covering Letter from the Indian Organisation recommending the visit.
- Proof of business in India (Tax Balance Sheet/ invoices etc).
- A formal Invitation from the Business Partner/ s should be faxed directly to the Embassy. If the Business Partner is a Dutch Company, the Invitation should be in the Dutch language.
- Proof of existing business with the Company in the Netherlands.
- One visa form (only back-to-back photocopy allowed).
- One passport size photograph (2 x 2 inches- roughly 50 mm) against a white background, with the head centred in the frame and the face covering 50 percent of the photo area.
- Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
- Onward country visa.
- Overseas Medical Health Insurance to cover the total period of stay in all Schengen Countries.
- Proof of immediate funds in the form of foreign exchange endorsement on passport.
- Proof of sufficient financial means and of strong social and economic bonds with the country of origin in the form of property papers, proof of
- employment/ business/ study etc. is required as support documents.
- Hotel Reservations corresponding with the travel itinerary and travel tickets.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Processing time is 4 to 5 working days.
| Visa Fee Details
|
| For all categories upto 3 Months |
Rs. 3460 |
| For children between the age of 6-12 years |
Rs. 2020 |
| Legalization Fee |
Rs. 1550 |
Transit Visa
- Airport: Indian passport holders do not require a visa for airport transit.b)
- Normal: This visa can be issued for one, double or multiple entries with a validity of six months. A transit visa enables the Passenger to leave the airport and spend between a few hours to 2 days in cases where there is a long wait between their connecting flights or in cases where an immediate connecting flight is not available. Those who travel on a 'Subject-to-load ticket' are advised to obtain the transit visa. The following documents should be submitted with the application:
- A valid visa for the country of destination (photocopy).
- Proof of foreign exchange.
- An onward journey ticket.
- Hotel Reservation in case of an overnight halt.
| Visa Fee Details
|
| Visa fee |
Rs. 3460 |
| For children between the age of 6-12 years |
Rs. 2020 |
Seamen Visa
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The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the duration of intended stay.
- One visa form (only back-to-back photocopy allowed).
- One passport size photograph (2 x 2 inches- roughly 50 mm) against a white background, with the head centred in the frame and the face covering 50 percent of the photo area.
- Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
- Onward country visa.
- Overseas Medical Health Insurance to cover the total period of stay in all Schengen Countries.
- Proof of immediate funds in the form of foreign exchange endorsement on passport.
- Hotel Reservations corresponding with the travel itinerary and travel tickets.
- Proof of accommodation.
- A Covering Letter from the Indian Shipping Company explaining the purpose of the visit.
- Indian Seamen traveling on duty must hold a Letter of Guarantee from the Shipping Company with Seamen book.
- A Letter from the Dutch Shipping Agent should be faxed to the Embassy stating the particulars of the Seamen, and the date and port of their joining the Ship.
- Proof of sufficient financial means and of strong social and economic bonds with the country of origin in the form of property papers, proof of employment/ business/ study etc. is required as support documents.
- Processing time is 4 to 5 working days.
| Visa Fee Details
|
| For all categories upto 3 Months |
Rs. 3460 |
| For children between the age of 6-12 years |
Rs. 2020 |
| Legalization Fee |
Rs. 1550 |
Work Permit Visa
- The Applicant must secure an employment in the Netherlands.
- Employer needs to apply for the visa to the Ministry of Justice in Netherlands.
- The original Work Permit will be sent to the Applicant and a copy will be faxed to the Embassy.
- For a stay of over 1 year, the Applicant's Birth Certificate must be legalised and verified by Notary from where it was issued.
- For a stay of over 1 year, all documents must be attested by the Ministry of External Affairs, Patiala House, New Delhi before submission to the Embassy.
- All applications are referred to the Netherlands for approval from the Local Alien Police Office.
- After the visa approval is received, processing time is 1 day.
- On arrival in Netherlands, a resident permit will be issued only after Police Verification.
Student Visa
- The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the duration of intended stay.
- One visa form (only back-to-back photocopy allowed).
- One passport size photograph (2 x 2 inches- roughly 50 mm) against a white background, with the head centred in the frame and the face covering 50 percent of the photo area.
- A Covering Letter from the Applicant briefing about the nature and the duration of the Course to be undertaken.
- A Letter from the University/ School and fee receipts is required.
- Educational Documents (original).
- Confirmed air ticket.
- Overseas Medical Health Insurance to cover the total period of stay in all Schengen Countries.
- Proof of sufficient financial means and of strong social and economic bonds with the country of origin in the form of property papers, proof of employment/ business/ study etc. is required as support documents.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Processing time depends on each case.
- No visa fee is charged if the Applicant is going on Fellowship.
In this section, you can download the visa forms for the destination country according to your requirement and purpose of the tour. However, one must note that submission / acceptation of forms will subject to the visa rules and regulations of the country.
Delhi
Name: Royal Netherlands Embassy
Address: 6/50 F Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
City: New Delhi - 110 021
Country: India
Telephone: 24197653, 2419 7600 ,2419 7750, Appointment for Visa at VFS: 011- 4222 0332
Fax: 2419 7710, 24197713
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0830 to 1700 hrs (Mon to Thu) and 0830 to 1400 (Fri)
Visa Timings: 0900 to 1130 hrs
Email: nde-ca@minbuza.nl
Collection Timings: 1000 to 1200 hrs
Mumbai
Name: VFS Global Pvt. Ltd.
Address: No 15 - 26 Block E 2nd Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place,
City: New Delhi - 110019
Country: India
Telephone: 42220332 , 46508534
Timings: Mon to Fri
Visa Timings: 0800 to 1200 hrs & 1300 to 1600 hrs
Email: infonorth.nlin@vfshelpline.com
Collection Timings: 1300 to 1600 hrs
Mumbai
Name: VFS Global Pvt. Ltd.
Address: No 15 - 26 Block E 2nd Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place,
City: New Delhi - 110019
Country: India
Telephone: 42220332 , 46508534
Timings: Mon to Fri
Visa Timings: 0800 to 1200 hrs & 1300 to 1600 hrs
Email: infonorth.nlin@vfshelpline.com
Collection Timings: 1300 to 1600 hrs
Mumbai
Name: The Netherlands Visa Application Centre
Address: 2nd Floor, New Shreyas Building, Plot No 25, Dadyseth Lane, Chowpatty Band Stand, Near Bombay Garage Babulnath,
City: Mumbai - 400 007
Country: India
Telephone: 66104112, 66104480 (Between 0930 to 1300 hrs and 1400 to 1730 hrs, Mon-Fri)
Timings: Mon to Fri
Visa Timings: 0800 to 1300 hrs & 1400 to 1500 hrs
Email: infowest.nlin@vfshelpline.com
Collection Timings: 1630 to 1730 hrs
Mumbai
Name: Consulate General of the Netherlands
Address: Forbes Building, 1st Floor, Charanjit Rai Marg
City: Mumbai - 400 001
Country: India
Telephone: 022- 2219 4200
Fax: 022- 2219 4230
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0900 to 1530 hrs
Visa Timings: 0900 to 1030 hrs
Email: honconsul.netherlands@gmail.com , bom@minbuza.nl
Collection Timings: 1630 to 1730 hrs
Kolkata
Name: Honorary Consulate General of Netherlands
Address: 502 Mangalam-A, 5th Floor, 24, Hemanta Basu Sarani
City: Kolkata - 700 001
Country: India
Telephone: 033- 2242 4979, 2230 4273, 2230 8994, 2243 5274
Fax: 033- 2242 5200
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0930 to 1700 hrs
Email: nedconsl@cal2.vsnl.net.in
Chennai
Name: Honorary Consulate General of Netherlands
Address: Mookambika Complex, 2nd Floor, 4 Lady Desikachary Road, Mylapore,
City: Chennai - 600 004
Country: India
Telephone: 044- 2499 0356, 2499 1363, 2499 0960
Fax: 044- 2499 3272
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 1000 to 1200 hrs
Visa Timings: 0900 to 1030 hrs
Email: akhila@shriram.com , honconsul.netherlands@gmail.com
Ahmedabad
Address: 31, Shrimali Society, Opp. Police Station, Navrangpura,
City: Ahmedabad - 380 009
Country: India
Telephone: 2644 9858
Fax: 2644 3282
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0900 to 1700 hrs
Bhutan
Name: Honorary Consulate General of Netherlands
Address: P.O. Box 815
City: Thimphu, Bhutan
Telephone: +975 2 323259/4871
Fax: +975 2 322649
Email: consulate@snv.org.bt
Nepal
Name: Honorary Consulate General of Netherlands
Address: P.O. Box 1966
City: Kathmandu, Nepal
Telephone: +977 1 5523444/296
Fax: +977 1 5523155
Email: consulate@snv.org.np
Bangalore
Name: Netherlands Visa Application Centre
Address: Unit No 103, First Floor, Sophia's Choice No 7 St Marks Road,
City: Bangalore - 560 001
Country: India
Telephone: 022 66104112 , 66104480 (between 0930 to 1300 hrs & 1400 to 1730 hrs)
Fax: 022- 2219 4230
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0800 to 1200 & 1300 to 1500 hrs
Email: infowest.nlin@vfshelpline.com
Collection Timings: 1530 to 1630 hrs
