Netherlands Schengen Visa from United Kingdom

Traveling from the United Kingdom to the Netherlands requires a visa for various purposes, including tourism, business, and family visits. The Netherlands is part of the Schengen Area, allowing for seamless travel across member countries. Ensure you have the correct visa type based on your travel intentions to enjoy your stay in the Netherlands.

4 visa centres·4 visa types·Starts at £35·Processed by VFS

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Appointment wait times

Median days from booking until appointment — based on real appointments observed by xVisa

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London Netherlands Visa application centre - London
Manchester Netherlands Visa application centre - Manchester
Birmingham Netherlands Visa Application Centre - Birmingham
Edinburgh Netherlands Visa application center- Edinburgh

Netherlands visa centres in United Kingdom

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Document checklist

To apply for a visa to the Netherlands, prepare essential documents such as a valid passport, completed application form, passport-sized photographs, proof of accommodation, travel itinerary, and financial statements. Additional documents may be required based on the visa type selected, such as business invitations or family ties. It's crucial to check the specific requirements for your visa category to avoid delays.

Application form
Required
Duly completed and signed visa application form
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Confirmed return travel tickets
Required
Confirmed return travel tickets showing the applicant's name and travel dates.
UK residence permit (or UK immigration status share code)
Required
Valid UK residence permit card showing the applicant’s right to reside in the UK; if no card is available or the digital permit is valid longer than the card, a UK Home Office immigration status share code printout is acceptable. Share code page: https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status
Self-employment confirmation letter from accountant, banker or solicitor
Required in some cases
Recent official headed letter from an accountant, banker or solicitor stating the applicant's self-employment or business ownership in the United Kingdom.
👔Self Employed
Bank statements (3 months)
Required in some cases
Personal bank statements showing income and funds
🤝Self
Full birth certificate
Required in some cases
Unabridged/full birth certificate showing both biological parents' names. If not in English or German, a certified translation in the UK is also required.
🤝Family👶Travelling with children
British school certificate
Required in some cases
Recent school certificate from a British school for minor applicants.
👶Travelling with children
Court Ruling
Required in some cases
In sole custody cases, provide the relevant court ruling if applicable.
👶Travelling with children
Credit card statement
Required in some cases
Credit card account statement indicating the cardholder's name and address and showing the monthly limit or spending cap.
🤝Self
Death certificate
Required in some cases
Death certificate of a deceased parent, used in sole custody situations.
👶Travelling with children
Visa for destination country
Required in some cases
Valid visa for the final destination country, if required.
Employment Letter
Required in some cases
If employed, provide a recent original signed headed employer letter addressed to the Mission and confirming your employment.
👔Employed
Hotel Reservation
Required in some cases
Provide confirmed accommodation booking showing the applicant's name, travel dates, and accommodation address details.
🏠Hotel
Marriage or civil partnership certificate
Required in some cases
Recent (≤6 months) marriage/civil partnership certificate
🤝Family
Parental consent letter
Required in some cases
Written consent signed and dated by both biological parents authorizing the minor to travel.
👶Travelling with children
Copies of parents' or legal guardians' passports
Required in some cases
Copies of the passports of the parents or legal guardians, required for minor applicants travelling without their parents or legal guardian.
👶Travelling with children
Passport data pages and visa copies
Required in some cases
Photocopies of the passport data pages and current and previous expired visas.
👶Travelling with children
Passport-style photograph
Required in some cases
1 recent (≤6 months) passport-style photo, full front, white background
Payslips (3 months)
Required in some cases
Last three payslips, original plus photocopies
👔Employed
Proof of sufficient means of subsistence
Required in some cases
Evidence showing sufficient financial means for the stay, such as bank account statements for the last six months.
Self-assessment tax form
Required in some cases
Self-assessment form issued by HM Revenue & Customs confirming the applicant's self-employment or business ownership status.
👔Self Employed
Proof of sole custody or deceased parent
Required in some cases
Court or residence order confirming sole custody, or death certificate of the deceased parent, when applicable.
👶Travelling with children
Sponsor bank statements
Required in some cases
Bank account statements of the financial sponsor used to prove support for the applicant.
🤝Family
Statement of willingness to support applicant
Required in some cases
Signed statement from the sponsor confirming willingness to financially support the applicant, including travel dates.
🤝Family
Student status letter
Required in some cases
Recent signed letter from school/college/university confirming enrollment, hours per week, attendance
👔Student
Tour booking confirmation
Required in some cases
Tour booking confirmation or list of participants (if part of a tour).
🏠Hotel
Travel medical insurance
Required in some cases
Insurance covering all Schengen states for EUR 30,000 minimum
📘Regular
Proof of social or economic ties to country of residence
Optional
Document showing the applicant has social or economic ties to the country of residence, such as caregiver responsibilities, ownership of a home or other immovable property, or proof that the applicant's children attend school there.

Booking your Netherlands appointment

When scheduling your visa appointment at the Netherlands Visa Application Centres in London, Manchester, Birmingham, or Edinburgh, book well in advance to secure your preferred date and time. Arrive early on the day of your appointment with all necessary documents organized. Consider using online appointment systems for convenience and to ensure a smooth submission process.