Embassy address:
Netherlands Consulate Cardiff
c/o Sam Smith Travel Ltd
55 High Street
Cowbridge CF71 7AE
Netherlands Consulate Cardiff
c/o Sam Smith Travel Ltd
55 High Street
Cowbridge CF71 7AE
Telephone: 0844 387 2378
Fax : 01446 773 695
Online: Embassy website
Email: consul@samsmithtravel.com
Do I need a visa to visit The Netherlands?
Some countries have special relationships with other countries which enables their residents to travel freely between the two without a visa. Check if you definitely need a visa to travel by checking the website.
Some countries have special relationships with other countries which enables their residents to travel freely between the two without a visa. Check if you definitely need a visa to travel by checking the website.
How can I apply?
You can apply for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in person at the Netherlands Consulate in Cowbridge, South Wales.
You can apply for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in person at the Netherlands Consulate in Cowbridge, South Wales.
How do I book an appointment?
To book an appointment, you will need to phone up oremail to arrange a time to visit the Embassy. If emailing then send a message with your name, nationality, date of birth and student visa expiry date to consul@samsmithtravel.com.
To book an appointment, you will need to phone up or
If applying by phone, normally you will be offered the first date available and will have the option to select this one or chose a different date.
The telephone number that you need to ring for an appointment is 0844 387 2378 between 10:00 and 12:00 and 14:00 and 16:00 and you must have the following information available in order to book your appointment.
- Your name
- Your address
- Your date of birth
- Your passport number
Please note: It may take you several weeks to get an appointment at an Embassy, especially before the Christmas, Easter and summer vacations. Therefore, you should be making your application at least 8-12 weeks before you intend to travel.
What documents do I need?
For a full list of documentation required, you should check the Dutch Embassy website as requirements may change.
For a full list of documentation required, you should check the Dutch Embassy website as requirements may change.
As a guideline you should expect to provide:
Completed application form x 1. Available here to download.
- Your passport or travel document which must be valid and in date. This must contain your student visa (which must be valid for at least 3 months longer than the validity of the Schengen visa applied for) and your passport must have a blank page to affix the Schengen visa sticker.
- **1x recent colour passport photo* – check the Embassy website for specifications.
- **Student status letter* available from your faculty.
- **Health insurance* to cover the duration of the visit. Insurance is available from the Post Office, large supermarkets or various providers online. The insurance company will provide you with a letter of certificate to include with your application.
- **Proof of travel plans* this will be the confirmed flight / ferry / train booking for your trip. This country insists that you must pre-book your travel before application.
- **Proof of accommodation* this will be the booking for the
hotel or other accommodation you will be staying at. It is easy to find hotels that make bookings either with a small deposit or no fee at all, so book with one of these. See our tips in our travel pages.
- **Letter of invitation.* If you are visiting friends or family, they will need to write you a letter inviting you to come and visit. This should either be in English or in the language of the country you are visiting. If they are providing you with food and / or accommodation, the letter should state this as well.
- **Proof of financial means.* You should have approx. £40 per day available to you for the duration of your visit. You should provide current
account bank statements covering the last 3 months or travellers cheques for the relevant amount to prove this.
- **Schengen visa fee.* This varies from country to country so check the website for charges and method of payment.
- **Self addressed special delivery envelope.* This is so that the Embassy can post your passport and / or documents back to you when a decision has been made and is available from all post offices.
- **Copies of all documents provided.* Generally, you will be expected to take both originals and copies of all your documents to your appointment with you.
- **How do I get to the Embassy?*
Information on how to get to the Netherlands Consulate in Cowbridge and a map is available here.
To get there by public transport you can take a bus from Cardiff Central bus station, to check timetables and further details please visit http://www.traveline-cymru.org.uk/
How long will it take?
When you have had your documents checked at your appointment, the Embassy official will retain your passport (and the copies of your documents) for a decision to be made. Your passport will then be posted back to you. Most embassies aim to return your passport within a few days. The Netherlands Consulate advises that the process can take up to 3 weeks depending on the circumstances of the case and the time of year.
When you have had your documents checked at your appointment, the Embassy official will retain your passport (and the copies of your documents) for a decision to be made. Your passport will then be posted back to you. Most embassies aim to return your passport within a few days. The Netherlands Consulate advises that the process can take up to 3 weeks depending on the circumstances of the case and the time of year.
How can the Immigration & International Student Advice team help me with my Schengen visa?
The IISA does not offer a service whereby they make your Schengen visa application or appointment for you. This is because generally travelling outside of the UK during your studies is for your personal pleasure. They can however check through your documents before sending/your appointment.
The IISA does not offer a service whereby they make your Schengen visa application or appointment for you. This is because generally travelling outside of the UK during your studies is for your personal pleasure. They can however check through your documents before sending/your appointment.
If you would like an adviser to check your documents for you, you should email international.support@southwales.ac.uk stating which country you are applying to and the date of your appointment.
You should start making your Schengen visa application at least 8-12 weeks before your proposed travel date.
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