Netherlands Student Visa

The easiest pathway to study in Holland is to take the free assessment with Global Visas. This allows us to quickly assess your details to find the best Netherlands visa for your needs. Click on the link to start your Holland immigration now.

Study in Netherlands – First Steps

If you only need a Netherlands student visa for under three months then it would make sense to apply for a short stay visa or Visum Kort Verblijf which is easier to get than a longer visa for Netherlands but understandably has more restrictions.

If you are staying for longer than three months while you study in Holland then you’ll have to get authorisation for temporary stay (MVV – Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf) if you are not a citizen of the EU/EEA or the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada or other nations who are members of the relevant treaty.

The MVV application process can take anywhere from three to six months, and while the university or educational institution can apply for it on your behalf using the fast track procedure, it is difficult to do. The institution signs a guarantee and must provide other documents that are time- and resource-intensive, which means many will choose not to do this, even if it could affect your Netherlands Student Visa.

Global Visas can advise on how to get this student visa for Netherlands fast-tracked and finished with minimum stress and time wasted. We have teams of immigration experts located around the world to help you begin your journey to study in Netherlands today.

Study in Netherlands – Upon Arrival

Within the first three days of your arrival in the Netherlands on your Netherlands student visa, you will have to register with the local authorities. If you will study in the Netherlands for longer than three months then you need to acquire a residence permit (verblijfsvergunning), which costs a few hundreds Euros each. However if you are from some member states then you can avoid getting a residence permit to study in Holland, but it’s worth getting a residence document printed (which is much cheaper) to avoid future hassles with government and employers.

There are hopes that the Dutch parliament will make it easier for some people to get a student visa to the Netherlands. Speak to a Global Visas immigration consultant to find out the latest information on Netherlands visa laws and how they could play to your advantage when you study in Holland. Take the free assessment now and get your student visa for Netherlands

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Netherlands Immigration

The following is a summary of the various pathways to permanent Netherlands immigration. To find out about your temporary options, visit our Holland Visa section. Or you can find out about all your Dutch visa options by taking the free assessment.

Residence Permit for Holland Immigration

If you are considering Netherlands immigration, the first step should be to acquire a long term residence permit. This is required if you are to complete immigration to Holland, providing you are not a national of a country in the EU, EEA or the dozen or so countries who have signed treaties to expedite Dutch immigration. The Netherlands residence visa (MVV) allows for temporary residence after Netherlands immigration, and isn’t cheap.

After you have got this residence permit or have the right to stay in the Netherlands after arriving there, you must consider how you will spend your time. If you are planning to study in the Netherlands then you must have been accepted into one of the country’s universities prior to Netherlands immigration. If you plan on working in the Netherlands then an employer must have begun your Dutch immigration process as it is an employer-led procedure.

The Holland immigration process for either study or work takes between one and two months, on average about five weeks. Providing you reach the right age minimum and professional job training, and your employer or university are not precluding a resident or citizen from a degree or job by supporting your immigration to the Netherlands, there should be no problem with your Holland immigration.

Your family members are allowed move to the Netherlands up to 6 months after the Dutch Embassy or Consulate has issued a provisional residence permit for your Netherlands immigration. It may be earlier but depends on the government’s opinion of your suitability to provide. If your partner or family is dependent on you, you must be able to meet the standard amount for married and cohabiting couples.

Netherlands immigration doesn’t have to be difficult if you have a guide with you during the process. Global Visas has almost twenty years’ experience helping people with Dutch immigration and visas for countries around the world. Have the world’s biggest immigration consultancy to help you complete your Dutch immigration today – take the free assessment now.

Global Visas has the expertise to secure visas for any corner of the globe. In Europe, UK visas remain consistently popular. In North America, USA and Canadian immigration are in high demand. Further south, the Australia and South Africa visa attract high interest. Take the free assessment to find the right visa for you. Find out further information on our Work Permit Netherlands page.

Netherlands Visa

Holland Visa

If you want a Holland visa then the first task will be to acquire a long term residence permit, to let you live in Holland. This will open the way for you to get a visa to work in Netherlands or study in Netherlands, depending on what it is you want to do. Either way, to get a Netherlands visa you must first acquire a residence permit. Speak to one of our immigration consultants to see if you have what it takes to get a Dutch visa.

Netherlands immigration

Dutch immigration, whether for study or work, will take between one and two months. As long as you are old enough and trained for the right job or eligible to study the particular degree, and your participation in the company or university doesn’t come at the cost of a Dutch citizen or resident, then there should be no problem with your Holland immigration. Just in case, however, you should speak to a Dutch immigration expert at Global Visas.

Netherlands Work Visa

A work permit to the Netherlands is an employer-led process. You must meet requirements on age, skill level and career length while the company must have advertised the job internally and be paying you more than the average salary to justify a Netherlands work visa. So if you want to work in Holland, you will have to meet the Netherlands visa requirements first. Take the free assessment to apply for to work in Netherlands today.

Netherlands Student Visa

A student visa for the Netherlands is very easy if you only want to study for three months. However, if you want to study in Holland for longer, perhaps doing a university degree, then you will probably need your future school to apply on your behalf to speed up the process. Otherwise there is the threat that the Netherlands student visa will not be given in time for your degree. To study in the Netherlands, speak to an expert to find out how to speed up the process.

Visa policy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean

Visa

A standard visa is valid for all 6 islands and allows multiple entry for a maximum period of 90 days within 180 days. The maximum uninterrupted stay in one of the individual countries is 30 days. The visa is not valid for the European part of the Netherlands. Application takes place at the consular representations of the Kingdom and the main visiting country has to be indicated. The basis for evaluation of the evaluation of the application in the main visiting country is however the same for the whole area. Entry for longer periods is arranged by the different countries separately.

History

The two Caribbean countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands were Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles. They each had their own visa policy and thus a list of countries from which nationals could enter without a visa. Through consultation between all countries in the Kingdom the requirements showed strong similarities; they were based on the visa free lists for the Schengen Area, extended with countries in the Caribbean. Upon the Dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles on 10 October 2010, the common visa system was introduced for all territories of the Kingdom in the Caribbean: Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten as well as Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.^[3] The maximum period of stay is 3 months for all countries on the visa-free list for which full reciprocity is in place; for other countries the maximum period is 30 days.

Visa free entry

Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa for a stay in Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the Caribbean Netherlands.

• European Union and European Economic Area, EFTA (3 months)
• Holders of British National (Overseas) passports

Andorra  Antigua and Barbuda  Argentina  Australia (3 months)  Bahamas  Barbados  Belize[11]  Brazil  Brunei  Canada (3 months)  Chile  Costa Rica

Colombia  Dominica  Ecuador  El Salvador  Grenada[11]  Guatemala  Guyana[11][13]  Honduras  Hong Kong[14]  Israel  Japan (3 months)  Macau [15]  Jamaica[11][16]

Malaysia  Mauritius  Mexico  Monaco (3 months)  New Zealand (3 months)  Nicaragua  Panama  Paraguay  Saint Kitts and Nevis  Saint Lucia[11]  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines[11]  San Marino (3 months)

Seychelles  Singapore  Suriname  South Korea  Taiwan  Trinidad and Tobago  United States (3 months)  Uruguay   Vatican City (3 months)  Venezuela

Furthermore, the following groups are exempt from the visa requirement:

• holders of a valid residence permit for any territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands or for Saint Martin, Canada, Ireland, the United States, the United Kingdom, or one of the Schengen countries;
• the captain, crew or passengers of a ship or aircraft which does not stay for a continuous period of longer than 48 hours.
• holders of a United Nations laissez-passer, issued by the United Nations.

Dutch Nationals

Although all Dutch nationals have the right of abode in the Netherlands, right of abode on the Caribbean territory is limited to those who have a connection to the region. Other Dutch can enter both countries visa free for maximum of 6 months. The Identity card BESand the "Cedula" of Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten are valid for entering Bonaire, Sint Eustatius or Saba, but the Dutch Identity Card is not.

Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in The Netherlands-Visa

Business Visa Requirements

1. ONE Visa Application form to be filled out completely, and signed.

2. A valid passport for at least 6 (six) months from the date of submitting the application.

3. TWO passport size photographs to be attached to the application.

4. A covering letter from a registered company or firm based in The Netherlands and Yemen indicating in detail the purpose of the applicant's visit, and the company 

    or   firm stamp or seal be affixed to the letter.

5. A prepaid courier slip and a self addressed envelope are required for the return of the passport.

6. A copy of your Airline ticket with the application.

7. Letter of Permission from the Yemeni Immigration Authority, or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Tourist & Visit Visa Requirements

1. ONE Visa Application form to be filled out completely, and signed.

2. A valid passport for at least 6 (six) months from the date of submitting the application.

3. TWO passport size photographs to be attached to the application.

4. A copy of your Airline ticket with the application.

5. Reservation from tourist bureau  in Yemen.

6. Letter of Permission from the Yemeni Immigration Authority, or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Please Note :

* Failure to  complete  the enclosed application form and to supply the apporiate documents can lead to rejection of the application.

* Please allow three to five working days for our consideration of your application,after with the visa will be reteurned.

* Diplomatic Visas are free. Non-Netherlands Passport holders must be in possession of a Netherlands residence permit.

* Netherlands Citizens originally from Yemen (who can provide documentation – ID cards, passports, etc) will receive their Visas free of charge.

Embassy of P.R.China in the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Ambassador: Mr. Zhang Jun  
Address: Willem Lodewijklaan 10 2517 JT, The Hague 
Tel: +31-70-3065061 
Fax: +31-70-3551651
Office Hours: 
09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday, 
14:00-16:00, Thursday (except holidays) 
Email: chinaemb_nl@mfa.gov.cn 

 Consular Office
Address: Willem Lodewijklaan 10, 2517 JT The Hague
Tel: +31-70-3065091 
Fax: +31-70-3065085  
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays) 

 Important Notice about the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC)
To provide a better service for the applicants, the Embassy in the Netherlands, following the success of the application centers of other countries, decides to introduce the CVASC.  It is responsible for receiving applications of ordinary passport holders for visiting mainland, collecting fees on behalf of the Embassy and returning passports to applicants. To ensure CVASC’s operation, a service fee will be charged in accordance with the published rate.

The following applicants are still requested to apply directly to the Embassy:
1. Holders of diplomatic, service (official) passport, or applicants qualified for the diplomatic, courtesy, service visa as well as important delegations;
2. Dutch ordinary passport holders, who apply for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) visa for a stay over 90 days in HKSAR; 
3. Notarization and authentication applicants;
4. Chinese citizens applying for a new or renewed passport, travel document or HKSAR entry permit. 

The related information of CVASC in the Hague: 
Address: 6th floor, Rijswijksweg 60 2516EH, Den Haag 
Tel: +31-(0)70-2629150 
Fax: +31-(0)70-3886595 
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, except holidays
For submission of applications: 09:00-15:00(Rush applications should be submitted before 12:00 noon) 
For collections and payments: 09:00-16:00 
Email: haguecenter@visaforchina.org 
Website: http://www.visaforchina.org/HAG_EN/

 Method and Time for Submission of Applications 
1. Method: An applicant may submit his or her application to the Center in person or entrusts someone else or a travel agency to submit on his or her behalf. You need to book in advance via the center's website for submission. If you apply by post, please check Section 'Instructions for application by post' from the center's website. You may be required to go to the Embassy for an interview if the Embassy deems it necessary.

2. Processing time: Regular processing time needs four working days. The center offers express service and urgent service. For express service, it will be ready for collection on the third working-day. For urgent service, it will be ready for collection on the second working-day (application should be submitted before 12:00 noon). Post service normally takes 10 working days. 
Note: As from July 5, 2012, the processing time will be 4 working days for the passport holders of the following countries: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, France.

 Fees
Applicants should pay fees together service fees when collecting passport; Cash, debit card are acceptable when making payment; For mail application, only online interbank transfer is acceptable. 

1. Regular Fee per Person

Types	Dutch Citizens	American Citizens
Single-Entry	EUR 35	EUR 115
Double-Entry	EUR 52	EUR 115
Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity	EUR 70	EUR 115
Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity	EUR 105	EUR 115

2. Expedited Service Fee per Person 
The regular processing time is 4 working days. For urgent cases, the expedited service is available. Moreover, additional fees will be paid as following:

Next working day processing (Please submit application before 12:00)	EUR 33
Third working days processing	EUR 23

3. Service Fee of CVASC per Person

Normal Sevice Fee (collection on 4th working day)	EUR 30
Express Service Fee (collection on 3rd working day)	EUR 50
Urgent Service Fee (collection on 2nd working day)	EUR 60
Application by Mail	EUR 60

 2012 Holiday Schedule of the Embassy

Public Holiday	Date	Day
New Year's Day	January 2	Monday
Spring Festival	January 23 - 25	Monday - Wednesday
International Labor Day	May 1	Tuesday
Dragon Boat Festival	June 22	Friday
Mid-Autumn Festival & National Day	October 1 - 4	Monday - Thursday
Christmas	December 24, 25	Monday, Tuesday

 The Map of the Embassy

Address: Willem Lodewijklaan 10, 2517 JT, Hague  Transport:  1. Take Tramway No.10 at The Hague Central Station (CS), then get off at Adriaan Goekooplaan, then walk about 3 minutes to reach the embassy.  2. Take Tramway No.1 at the city center of The Hague or The Hague Holland Spoor Station, then get off at Adriaan Goekooplaan, and then walk about 3 minutes to reach the embassy.

Visa to Netherlands Tourist Visa for Thai

NETHERLANDS TOURIST VISA FOR THAI

Since the Netherlands is a Schengen state, the requirements for a Netherlands visit visa as well as the processes involved are the same as those mandated by other Schengen states.

ELIGIBILITY

Citizens of non- European Union and non-European Economic Area countries, along with other foreign nationals who are not in the visa exemption category need to apply for a visa to enter the Netherlands.

The visa sticker shows the number of days a foreigner is allowed to stay in the country as well as the number of entries allowed to explore and visit the other Schengen states. For a maximum, foreigners are allowed to remain in the country for ninety (90) days every six (6) months.

NETHERLANDS VISIT VISA REQUIREMENTS

These are the requirements for a tourist visa for the Netherlands:

• Duly accomplished application form
• Current, valid passport or travel document
• Photos
• Visa fee

NETHERLANDS VISITOR VISA : PROCESS

STEP 1 – The applicant must visit the nearest Netherlands embassy or consulate in Thailand, and inquire about the specific visitor visa application requirements. Personal visits are encouraged since such assures more timely and accurate information.

STEP 2 – Upon learning the requirements, identifying and gathering the application form, documents, records and certificates required come next. In cases of financial incapacity to finance the visit, coordination with the sponsor must be done immediately.

STEP 3 – Then, visa candidates should pay the application fee of EUR60.

STEP 4 – Scheduling an appointment is next on the list. In order to avoid delays and waiting time, it would be best for applicants to call the embassy’s call center to secure a spot.

STEP 5 – During the scheduled appointment, submission of all the requirements must be done. After submission, waiting time for the approval starts. Applicants may continue to follow-up their applications by calling the embassy.

The Netherlands diplomatic mission in Thailand recommends that the applicant submit the application at least 4 weeks before the intended date of travel.

The Netherlands Visa Information (Only For Indian Nationals)

Embassy Address in India

DELHI Royal Netherlands Embassy, 6 / 50 F Shantipath , Chankaya Puri, New Delhi-110021 Tel : (11) 24197653 / 24192419 Fax : (11) 24197710 Note : Visa Apply through VFS www.vfs-nl-in.com with prior appointment  MUMBAI Consulate General of the Netherlands Forbes Building, 1st Floor, Charanjit Rai Marg Mumbai - 400 001 Tel : (22) 2201 6750 Fax : (22) 2206 9436 Note : Visa Apply through VFS www.vfs-nl-in.com with prior appointment Schengen Member States: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden, Switzerland Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak, Poland, Estonia,Slovenia,Latvia and Lithuania

Visa Requirements

Tourist Passport valid at least six months 1 Visa form 2 photographs white background 35x45mm Covering letter for stating purpose of visit Return confirm ticket Hotel confirmation Foreign Exchange or International credit card copy Medical insurance Bank statements last six months tax returns last three years If visit relatives                                   Business                    Passport valid at least six months 1 Visa form 2 photographs white background 35x45mm Covering letter for stating purpose of visit from company Business invitation letter in Dutch language and one copy fax directly in embassy also  Return confirm ticket Hotel confirmation Foreign Exchange or International credit card copy Medical insurance Bank statements last six months personal and company both tax returns last three years personal and company both If employed                     Letter from employer stating no objection, salary slip last three months, Tax returns last three years or from 16  Transit Visa requirements and visa fee same as Tourist Visa Fee Tourist Visa Fee         Rs. 3900.00  VFS Charges  Rs.  520.00             Business       Visa Fee         Rs. 3900.00  VFS Charges  Rs.  520.00   Processing Time Tourist 04-05 Working Days Business 04-05 Working Days

Netherlands tourist visa is not required for citizens of Canada for a stay up to 90 days.

Sounds good! What else do I need to know while planning a trip to Netherlands?

First, check the current validity of your passport.

All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Netherlands. However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times. Citizens of Canada can refer to www.passport.gc.ca for forms and instructions for new passport applications and Canadian passport renewals.

Second, make sure your passport has blank Visa pages.

Most destinations, including Netherlands, require that you have adequate unused pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. Canadian citizens cannot add extra passport pages to their passports. Please refer to www.passport.gc.ca for forms and instructions for Canadian passport renewals.

Finally, confirm if transit visa is required for any connections.

Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Netherlands. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country.

VISA APPLICATION IN THAILAND

How to apply for a Schengen visa?

To apply for a Schengen visa in Bangkok, you need to make an appointment by using the on-line appointment calendar. The main destination of your visit must be The Netherlands but the visa issued will permit you to travel in all 25 Schengen countries (unless otherwise stated on the visa sticker): Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Whether you need a Schengen visa depends on your nationality. Please consult the page visa requirements according to nationality. First time applicants have to come in person

How long does it take to get a visa? The legal processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days. This Embassy aims to process applications in 3 to 5 working days. You are advised to make an appointment at least 2 weeks prior to your departure date, however, not sooner than three (3) months prior to your departure to the Netherlands. In the period March, April, May you are advised to book at least 4 weeks prior to your departure to the Netherlands in view of peak season. Once a decision is made all applicants will be contacted by an automated e-mail alert that their passports are being couriered out by EMS (Thai Post). The passports should reach the applicants within 2 to 3 working days depending on the accessibility of your correspondence address. In your best interest please ensure that the email address you provide while scheduling an appointment is accurate. In the event you provide an incorrect email address you will not receive any automated email alert and neither The Netherlands Visa Call and Information Center nor The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangkok, Thailand will be liable for the notification failure. The Embassy will not entertain any phone calls or emails related to the status check on visa processing. You need to apply for the Schengen visa at the Embassy of the Schengen country of your main destination. If you plan to visit several Schengen countries and you do not have one main destination, you have to apply for a Schengen visa at the Embassy of the country where you will first enter the Schengen area. To avoid delay in the processing of your application or even a refusal of your visa application, you have to hand in a complete file.  This means the documents mentioned under 'necessary documents' must be handed in. If you do not have all the documents with you, you are advised to postpone your visit to our Embassy. If you are a family member of an EU/EEA or Swiss national, you may qualify for an accelerated free visa procedure as long as you meet the following criteria:  1. you are a first-degree family member (this includes a spouse, partner or child who is under 21) of an EU/EEA or Swiss national; AND 2. that EU/EEA national is travelling to or is residing in another member state than that of which he/she is a national; AND 3. you are accompanying the EU/EEA national or planning to join him/her If you think you qualify for visa facilitation you will need to show proof that you meet these criteria when you submit your visa application. Airport transit visa Nationals of certain countries also need an airport transit visa to change aircraft at an airport in a Schengen country. See the list of countries whose nationals need airport transit visa. Visa for longer than 90 days (MVV) If you want to visit the Netherlands for an uninterrupted period longer than 90 days, you must apply for an authorisation for temporary stay (MVV). An MVV is a national (D) visa, on which you can travel to the Netherlands and subsequently apply for a residence permit. To apply for an MVV visa or collect your MVV visa you can come to the Visa Section on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 14.00 and 15.00 hrs. Click on the link to download the MVV application form as a PDF file For more detailed information about the MVV procedure, visit the website of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service and click on Residence Wizard. Where can I apply for a Schengen visa? In Thailand: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Bangkok. In Cambodia: German Embassy Phnom Penh. In Laos: French Embassy Vientiane. In Burma: German Embassy Yangon. How do I apply for a visa? Visa applications can only be submitted if you have made an appointment. You are strongly advised to schedule the appointment for your visa application at least four weeks before your intended date of departure. In principle, the earliest you can be issued with a visa is 3 months before the date you will first need to use it. So, even if you make an appointment well in advance, if you are planning to travel, for example, on 1 August, you will not be issued with the visa before 1 May. Click on the link at the top right of the page to download the Schengen visa application form as a PDF file. As from 15th August 2011 the Embassy has introduced a new system for Schengen visa appointments. Travel Insurance A medical travel insurance is compulsory for visitors to the Netherlands and other Schengen countries. You may provide either a policy from an insurance company based in Europe or in Thailand. Please note that only certain insurance companies in Thailand are accepted. The insurance must cover at least 30.000 Euro or 1.500.000 THB and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen countries and cover the total length of the visit. The insurance certificate must be shown when the application is sumbitted. Please note that you have to bring your travel insurance with you when  travelling due to inspections of relevant documents at the border control when you enter the Schengen area. The embassy reserves at all times the right to request additional documents and/or information, or to forward the application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands for further processing. In case the applicant fails to submit the requested additional documents and/or information within15 calendar days after applying, the visa application will be rejected. Will I get a stamp in my passport? Yes, the mission at which you apply for the visa will stamp your passport on the first empty page available. As a rule, the visa sticker covers the stamp when it is affixed in the passport. Validity of your visa When you pick up your visa, please read it carefully and inform the counter officer if you find an error. Correction of any errors discovered after leaving the building, will require new visa registration and payment of new handling fee. The validity of your visa indicates the dates between which you should enter AND leave the Schengen. The length of your stay in the Schengen area is limited to the number of days indicated on your visa, even if your visa-sticker has a longer validity. If you overstay, you risk a two year visa sanction for all Schengen countries. If you have a multiple entry visa with a validity of one or more years, the maximum number of days indicated on the visa sticker, will always be 90 days. This only means that, if you travel frequently, you may never exceed 90 days within a six month period.

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'Fast Track' business visa:

More information: Orange Carpet service. A visa is refused if the applicant:  presents a false travel document; gives no justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay; provides no proof of sufficient means of subsistence for the duration of the stay nor for the return to his/her country of origin/residence; has already exhausted the three months of the current six-month period; has been issued an alert in the Schengen Information System (SIS) for the purpose of refusing entry; is considered to be a threat to the public policy, internal security or public health of one of the Member States; provides no proof of travel medical insurance, if applicable; presents supporting documents or statements whose authenticity or reliability is doubtful or false. How much does a Schengen visa cost? Euro 60 (at all Schengen Embassies) to be paid in cash in THB at the current exchange rate. The rate is published outside the visasection on the publication board. If your application is refused, the fee will not be refunded. Validity of the visa: Visa are in general issued for the duration of stay you specify on the visa application form, Always with a maximum of 90 days per 180 days. The ‘duration of stay’ box on the sticker shows how long you are allowed to stay in the Schengen Area. In the ‘from’ box, you will find the date on which your visa becomes valid. You may enter the Schengen Area on that date or afterwards. In the ‘to’ box, you will find the date on which your visa expires. After that date, the visa will no longer be valid. The number of days mentioned in the box ‘duration of stay’ will start counting on the day you enter the Schengen Area. Take into account possible delays during your journey, and do not travel on the very last day that the visa is valid. There is also the possibility to issue a multiple entry visa. This will be mentioned on the sticker. In that case you can enter and leave the Schengen area several times with a maximum of 90 days per six (6) months. The total duration of stay should not exceed the number of days mentioned in the ‘duration of stay’ box. Each half year the duration of stay should not exceed 90 days. Each year the total stay should not exceed 180 days . For a stay longer than three months  (90 days) you need to apply for a Provisional Residence Permit (MVV) at the Dutch Immigration Service (IND). Traveling with a Schengen visa When you travel to the Schengen area, make sure you take along copies of all the documents you submitted at the time of applying for your visa. A Schengen visa does not give you automatically the right of access to enter the Schengen area. At border checks you may still be asked to provide information or produce documents related to your financial resources and the duration and purpose of your visit. Do I have to report to the Aliens Police when I arrive in the Netherlands? Yes. Within 72 hours upon arrival in the Netherlands, you must report to the local police authorities (Alien Registration) in the municipality where you are staying, unless you are staying in a hotel or on a campsite. In that case, the hotel or campsite personnel will pass your details on to the Alien Police. Where can I get information about visas? The Netherlands Visa Call and Information Center in Thailand operated by VFS provides all necessary information. In case your question is not dealt with on the extensive website the site of the IND or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague, you can contact the call centre at +66 22639103 or email at info.nlth@vfshelpline.com

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Visas for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

As of 10 October 2010 it is possible to visit more than one Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands using a single visa. The visa is valid for all parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean for a visit as a tourist or for a short stay in the countries Aruba, Curaçao and St Maarten and for the Dutch Caribbean islands Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba.There is only one type of visa for the Caribbean countries and the Dutch public bodies: the short stay Caribbean visa. The standard visa is a multiple entry visa. Each continuous period of stay in any one country may not exceed 30 days. The standard Caribbean visa is valid for six months. During this time you can enter the Caribbean country/countries or islands in question several times. This does not mean that you can stay in any one or all of the countries or islands for six consecutive months. To apply for a visa, you must submit a completed and signed application form to the embassy or consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the country in which you are residing legally. What are the application requirements for a visa for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands? Your application form must be completed in full and signed, and must at least be accompanied by: a recent passport photograph, in colour, that satisfies prevailing international standards on size and composition; proof of reservation for the journey (return ticket); proof of a hotel reservation, if you are staying in a hotel or apartment; a valid travel document (e.g. passport) valid at least three months beyond the validity of the visa; a copy of the travel document’s personal details page; a guarantor’s declaration if your purpose of travel is a family visit or if you are travelling to the country concerned at the invitation of a resident, organisation or other body. proof of sufficient means of support; visa fee; if you are not a national of the country in which you are resident, a copy of your valid residence permit; valid health insurance or travel insurance (including medical coverage) providing cover of at least 15,000 US dollars. There may be extra requirements depending on your purpose of travel. For more information, contact the Dutch embassy in your country of residence. To check which nationals do not require a visa for the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the countries Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten and the Dutch public bodies Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba)

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Work in the Netherlands

Foreigners who wish to visit the Netherlands for incidental work, need to show a Work Permit with their business visa application. There is, however, an exception in the Dutch Law for employment of foreigners for INCIDENTAL WORK, corresponding to the following description: 1. Repairing or installing machinery, equipment or hardware, that was supplied by the applicant's foreign employer; or 2. Installing and adapting software that was supplied by the applicant's foreign employer; or 3. Giving instructions about the use of software, that was supplied by the applicant's foreign employer These activities may be executed without a work permit during a maximum period of 12 successive weeks within a period of 36 weeks. Furthermore 4. Business discussions or signing contracts on behalf of the applicant's foreign employer. This activity may be executed without a work permit during a maximum period of 4 weeks within a period of 13 weeks. For the abovementioned activities, exceeding the indicated maximum period, a work permit is needed. For the following activities a work permit is always needed:

Temporary out posting of personnel from a foreign company to a company in the Netherlands (no minimum period). Practical training "on the job" in a company in the Netherlands (for a maximum period of 24 weeks in total). Any training of persons in the Netherlands by a foreigner (no minimum period!). All the information can be found on this website: www.werk.nl