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Transit Visa – Transit from Netherlands

Flying to a non-schengen country via the Netherlands? What you require is a Transit visa. You can freely transit with the visa without entering the country outside the airport area.

Need of Transit visa

Transit visa is required when a UK resident has to stop at a Netherlands airport in order to take a flight to a non-Schengen country. This visa permits the holder to transit legally through this Schengen country to a non-schengen country.

The holders are strictly restricted to exit the premises of the airport in order to tour the Schengen country. If you wish to enter the outside area, then you must have a tourist visa.

How to Submit the Form

Getting a Transit visa generally seems confusing and complicated, but easy procedure makes it simple. While submitting a form of Netherlands visa from the UK make sure you choose the right type of visa, and duly fill in other details. In case you are transiting through the Netherlands, then apply for a Transit visa. The steps are;

  • Application : Filling the application form is a crucial step. Hence make sure you fill the visa form correctly and submit it by paying the service charges.
  • Appointment: Our experts will book your slot at the visa centre and guide you about the document requirements.
  • Document: On the scheduled date, get your documents verified at the visa centre and register the biometrics to proceed further.
  • Acquisition : Get your visa along with passport within 10-15 calendar days.

Documents for Netherlands Transit visa

You must gather the enlisted documents as per Netherlands Transit visa requirements:

  • APPLICATION FORM: Correctly filled and signed online application form.
  • ACTIVE PASSPORT: Issued within 10 years and valid for at least three months beyond departure.
  • PHOTOGRAPHS: Recent passport size photos taken within the last three months. Make sure to go through the photo requirements for the Schengen visa.
  • TRAVEL INSURANCE: A document confirming the health coverage during the stay in Schengen country. Your coverage must be at least 30,000 euros needed for medical emergencies.
  • ONWARD TRAVEL PROOF: A proof of what your destination country will be. You can do this by furnishing copy of your reserved ticket and visa to the destination country (if applicable)

Validity of Transit visa

The maximum validity of a Netherlands Transit visa is 24 hours. Within this period, the traveler has to leave the airport area and depart to the next destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. It is strictly restricted. Your transit visa cannot be extended, so make sure you know the travel schedule & flight bookings thoroughly.

No. If you want to visit or tour the tourist spots of this country, then get a tourist visa.

Yes. Transit visa only permits you to enter the airport area of the Netherlands.

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