Netherlands Visa Information - UK

Visa application can be submitted in person by the Applicant only.

Processed applications can also be returned by Special Delivery at an additional cost. Alternatively, you can provide your own Special Delivery envelope when submitting your application.

Applicants have the option of paying their visa fees by Credit/Debit card (only at the Visa Application Centre) or Postal Orders in the name of "Netherlands Visa Application Centre". Fees in Cash will also be accepted. Cheques will not be accepted.

Schengen Visa Information:

A Schengen visa has to be obtained from the Embassy of the country which is your main destination. In case of travel to multiple Schengen countries, please apply to the Embassy of the country where you will be staying for the maximum number of days, or from the Point of First Entry into the Schengen Countries if the duration of stay is the same in more than one Schengen Country

Therefore, please check your travel plans before applying at the Netherlands Visa Application Centre in London

You should apply for your visa no more than 3 months in advance of your intended travel date.

If you plan to apply for a Schengen visa at the Netherlands Visa Application Centre, your main destination and the maximum period of stay in the Schengen States must be in Netherlands only. Please provide proof to support this information.

Please follow click here to obtain detailed information on the Schengen regulations.

See the list of countries whose citizens need a visa to enter Netherlands by clicking Do I need a visa?

Applying for a visa
You must apply in person at the Netherlands Visa Application Center to lodge your application.

Please note that holders of Schengen visas are still subject to immigration control and are not guaranteed entry into any of the Schengen countries, even though they may hold a valid visa for these countries.

	Please bring photocopies of both your passport (photo page and UK-permit page) and of those original documents that you wish to keep (i.e. marriage certificate, bank statement). Remember that the Embassy does not return any documents.
	Family Member of an EU/EEA national should bring the passport of the spouse and original Marriage Certificate.
	Children under 18 must have their birth certificate, authorization from both parents or legal guardian and their passport copies, in addition to the other supporting documents.

Please note it is NOT the policy of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands to deliver multiple entry visas for tourism purposes.

The Netherlands Visa Application Centre will accept your application but cannot guarantee a visa as the decision to issue a visa and its duration is made by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in London only.

Applications will be accepted by appointment at the below mentioned address:

NETHERLANDS VISA APPLICATION CENTRE
1-8 Bateman's Building
South Soho Square
London W1D 3EN

Along with the visa fees, there is a service charge of £24.00 (inclusive of VAT) applicable per visa application.

Coin -operated Photocopier and Photo Booth are available for your use at the centre, should you require it.

Travelers with Diplomatic & Service Passports, Death & Emergencies, Caribbean, MVV & Orange Carpet Facility may submit their application between 9 - 10 hrs at The Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands.

VISA APPLYING
PROCESS

Step 1

Only Tourists, Business, Family/ Friend visits and Dependents/ Spouses of EEA Nationals applications are accepted at the VFS application centre.

Step 2

Mandatory - Please Schedule an appointment at the visa application centre to submit your Short Stay Tourists, Business, Family/ Friend visit and Dependents/ Spouses of EEA Nationals application. click on the link to make an appointment .

Step 3

Please go to the link “All about your Visas” to choose the right visa category for you and the requirements to make the visa application.

Step 4

All applicants travelling must apply in person - On arriving the visa application centre, you will require to take a token at the entrance and be seated in the waiting area – you will next be called to our submission counter where your application and supporting documents will be scrutinized – your photograph and passport will be checked for validity – Finally, you will be issued a receipt for the fees and service charge paid as an acknowledgement. Please carry the originals and copies of all documents.