Visit the Netherlands on a Netherlands Tourist Visa

The Netherlands is a beautiful country with a lot to offer to the Netherlands tourist visa holder. Visit the Netherlands and find some of the most unique and unforgettable sights and experiences you will cherish for life.

Here are some of the attractions you will find in the Netherlands:

• The Netherlands is a country gifted with natural beauty in plenty. In this country, you get to visit the national parks, nature reserves, and national landscapes. The Netherlands is a great place to find and enjoy peace and quiet.
• If you like beaches, you are going to find a lot of them in the Netherlands. You get to explore the Dutch coast that stretches a distance of 250 km. This area is full of beaches, seaside towns, and dunes. The regions that border the North Sea are especially recommended.
• Do you love cycling? If yes, then the Netherlands is the country you will enjoy visiting the most. The country has a flat landscape, short distances, mild climate, and excellent infrastructure. You can indulge in cycling as it’s easy, safe, and lots of fun! The bicycle paths in the Netherlands have a total distance of over 37,000 km. If you explore the Netherlands, do it on a bicycle.

Here Are the Best Places to Visit the Netherlands:

Place/city	Best features
Amsterdam	·        Beautiful canals ·        Wonderful architecture ·        Shopping at The Nine Streets ·        Schiphol airport, the largest airport in the country
Leiden	·        Botanical gardens of Hortus ·        Museums
Delft	·        Exceptional architecture ·        Delft Blue earthenware
The Hague	·        Numerous theatres and museums ·        Beaches in Scheveningen and Kijkduin districts
Utrecht	·        Museums ·        Shops ·        Festivals
Maastricht	·        Burgundian lifestyle in the vibrant inner city ·        ‘Limburgse Vlaai’ (pie)
Groningen	·        Vibrant lifestyle
Rotterdam	·        Erasmusbrug bridge
Gouda	·        Gauda cheese ·        Cheese market
Amersfoot	·        Art ·        Shopping
Alkmaar	·        Cheese market
Lisse	·        Keukenhof flower park.
The Wadden Islands	·        Cycling ·        Hiking ·        Mudflat walking

 

Tips to Tour the Netherlands

• English is the second language of the people of the Netherlands. So you don’t have to get tensed about communicating with the locals there during your trip.
• It’s always wise to book accommodation, etc. in advance before you reach the Netherlands. For example, the peak season in Amsterdam is between June and August. Hotels and other facilities will be booked and the later it gets the harder it becomes to make bookings.
• If coffee and snacks are on your mind, visit cafes rather than coffee shops in the Netherlands. The difference between the two lies in the availability of cannabis which is legal and available in the coffee shops in different areas of the country.
• Don’t just go to the Netherlands to visit Amsterdam. Also, get enough information on lesser-known places and visit them to explore the authentic culture and features of the Netherlands.
• The Dutch are pretty direct in their approach and their attitude mustn’t be confused with rudeness.
• Try out the OV-ChipKaart, if you are going to travel extensively using public transport in the Netherlands.

About Netherlands Tourist Visa

The Netherlands tourist visa is ideal for you if you are visiting the Netherlands to travel for leisure. This includes sightseeing, cruising, vacationing, and other activities categorized as recreational. At no point in your visit to the Netherlands, you should engage in official duties or any business.

Visa validity

Visa validity of a Netherlands visit visa is all about the dates ranging from the date on which you have to enter the country to the date you leave the Schengen area. You must stay in the Schengen area only the number of days given on your Netherland tourist visa. This should be followed even in case your visa sticker indicates a longer validity.

In case you overstay in Netherlands/Schengen area, you will stand a risk of visa sanction for 2 years for all Schengen countries.

When a Schengen visa has greater validity that extends for more than 6 months, you are allowed to stay in the Schengen area in a country like the Netherlands for 90 days in a 180-day period.

In case you are granted a multiple-entry Schengen visa, you are permitted to leave and come back to the Netherlands any number of times within a period of 180 days. However, your combined stay period in the Schengen region mustn’t exceed 90 days.

Traveling with children

In case you file an application for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (a child whose age is under 18 years) you must submit specific documents as the process prescribes.

 

Netherlands Tourist Visa Requirements – Documents Required to Apply for a Netherlands Visit Visa

• A Schengen visa application form fully filled out and signed
• A passport or other travel document
  • Your passport/travel document must have a minimum validity of 3 months from the date of leaving the Schengen area.
  • Your passport/travel document must have a minimum of 2 empty visa pages.
  • Your passport/travel document can’t be older than 10 years.
• A copy of all pages of the passport
• If you aren’t a UAE national, you must submit a re-entry visa with a validity of 3 months beyond the intended date of leaving the territory of the Schengen member states.
• If you are a UAE national, you must submit a UAE ID card with a validity of 3 months after the planned date of departure from the Schengen member state territory.
• A passport-sized photo that meets the requirements of a Dutch passport. It should be taken under 6 months of submission and must clearly resemble your current face.
• Copy of flight ticket/reservation including return flight
• Evidence that can be verified and proves that you have sufficient means of subsistence while you are planning to stay (valid credit card valid the whole period of your planned stay, recent bank statements)
• Bank statements for the past 6 months or other evidence that can be verified, proving that you have sufficient means to meet your expenses during your planned stay
• Original letter from employer that shows your employment status, length of your contract, position, and salary
• Proof of accommodation for your planned stay (hotel reservation/ proof of residential proper/copy of a rental contract)
• The insurance policy that has been taken out in your name and is valid throughout the Schengen area for the entire period of your stay in the Netherlands/Schengen area
• A passport, residence permit, or visa that gives entry to your final destination once you are done with your visit to the Schengen area
• Proof of visa fees payment

Visa Fees

CHARGE TYPE	AMOUNT	REMARKS
Visa Fees	€80	Per application
Children aged 6-12 years	€40	Per application

 

Netherlands Tourist Visa Processing Time

You can apply for a Netherland tourist visa as early as 6 months prior to your planned date to travel to the country. You should file an application no later than 15 working days prior to your trip.

In most cases, you will get the information in under 15 calendar days whatever the decision on your application is. It can take up to 45 days to get a decision on the application you filed for the Netherland tourist visa.

You will get a track and trace code with which you will be able to track the status of your visa application. You can always contact the VAC (Visa Application Centre) to clear any questions about your application status.

Once you have applied for your visa, until the completion of processing of the application, you won’t get to take your passport home.