Travel with Netherlands long stay Visa

Long stay Schengen visa comes under the category of Type D visa. This permits UK residents wishing to visit or live in the Netherlands for longer than 90 days.

You can apply for the long stay visa if you are visiting Netherlands for:

tourism or leisure visits

professional activities

to study, to take part in a training program or complete an internship

family reasons

The long stay visa is issued in accordance with national legislation. Therefore it is necessary to know the different conditions and formalities that need to be met while applying for a Netherlands long stay visa.

How to submit the Form

Form submission is a crucial step which must be done carefully. When you are prepared to get a long stay Netherlands visa UK, you must apply properly. The procedure is;

  • First: Click on the APPLY NOW button and fill the given form of long stay visa. Make sure to fill every detail and pay the service charge with submission.
  • Second: After submission, our expert will reach you and guide you about the essential documents. Further appointments will be booked at the visa centre.
  • Third: On the scheduled day, bring all the mandatory documents at the visa centre and get them verified. Along with document verification, you are required to register the biometrics too.
  • Fourth: Obtain your visa along with your passport within 10-15 calendar days.

Documents for getting a Netherlands long stay visa

The Netherlands long stay visa document requirements are as follows:

  • APPLICATION FORM: Fully completed, error free and duly signed online application form
  • RECENT PHOTOGRAPHS: Two Identical photos taken within the last three months and they must adhere to the photo requirements set by Schengen countries.
  • PASSPORT: A valid passport issued within the last ten years and must be valid for at least three months after the departure from the Netherlands. Older passports with visas on them (If you have)
  • FLIGHT ITINERARY: Trip reservations including dates and flight numbers specifying your arrival and departure from the country.
  • TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel health insurance during your stay, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency like accident, health issues, or death.
  • ACCOMMODATION PROOF: Showing your accommodation throughout the stay in the Netherlands. It may be hotel or hostel booking, rental agreement or letter of invitation.
  • FINANCIAL PROOF: Proof that you have sufficient funds in your bank account to support your stay financially in the country. This can be:
    • Bank Statement: Financial statement of last three months showing that you have enough money for the trip.
    • Sponsorship letter: In case a third person will be supporting your trip financially. This must be accompanied by a bank statement of the last three months.
  • FOR EMPLOYED: Employed person needs:
    • Employment letter
    • Bank statement of last 6 months
    • Income Tax return
  • FOR SELF EMPLOYED:
    • Copy of Business license
    • Bank statement of last 6 months
    • Income tax return
  • FOR RETIREE:
    • Pension statement of last 6 months
  • FOR STUDENTS:
    • Enrollment letter
    • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the university
  • FOR MINOR: The parents or legal guardian of minor applying for Netherlands visa must submit the following document for the minor applicant;
    • Birth certificate
    • Application form signed by both parents
    • Court order (In case of custody with one parent)
    • Copies of passport of both parents
    • Parental consent (If minor is traveling alone)

*** The embassy will be checking if these documents match the Netherlands long stay visa requirements and Schengen standards. In case of wrong documents, your visa will be rejected.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. In case you are staying in the country for a duration of less than 90 days, then you will not require a long stay visa. For this duration, you will need a short stay visa.

Generally, it takes 10-15 calendar days to get a long stay visa along with a passport.

Yes. You can easily apply for a Netherlands long stay visa online on the website. After successful submission we will proceed further and book your express visa appointment at the visa centre.

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