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Netherlands Visa Requirements
All visa pathways, requirements, fees, and processing times — in one place. Select a category below or search by your nationality.
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Netherlands Schengen Type C Visa (up to 90 days)
🇪🇺 Schengen visa — valid across all 29 member states
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
Source: IND ↗Compare with another visa →Work
Netherlands DAFT Self-Employment Permit (2 years, renewable)
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
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Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant Permit (up to 5 years)
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
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Netherlands Orientation Year / Zoekjaar (1 year)
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
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Schengen Area Visa
A Schengen C visa issued here is also valid for travel to all 29 member states.