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Tourist Visa
For a tourist visa to the Netherlands, you need to provide the following documents:
1. Passports:
o Original passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages.
o Original old passport booklets, if applicable.
2. Photographs:
o 3 recent passport-size photographs.
o White background, glossy finish, dimensions 45mm x 35mm, 80% face coverage with a little shoulder visible, and clear visibility of eyes and face.
3. Covering Letter:
o Addressed to The Visa Officer, Netherlands Embassy.
o Details the applicant’s profile, purpose of travel, and travel dates.
o Plain paper for individuals, company letterhead for officials or sponsored applicants.
4. Bank Statements:
o Original 6 months personal and company bank statements with seal and signature from the bank.
o Statements from active accounts showing proof of funds and income.
5. IT Returns:
o Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) for individuals and the company.
6. Itinerary / Air Tickets:
o Return air tickets, internal flight/train tickets if applicable.
o Day-wise itinerary of the tour.
7. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation:
o Proof of accommodation or purpose at the destination.
o Booking certificates and payment receipts from tour operators.
o Hotel vouchers.
8. Supporting Credentials:
o Businessmen: Proprietorship certificate, Certificate of Registration, Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Partnership Deed, NOC from partners or directors.
o Employees: Leave sanction letter, last 3 months salary statements, company ID card (optional), retirement certificate or pension book (for retired employees), and pension statements for the last three months.
o Students: Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days), Bonafide Certificate, school/college ID card (optional).
o Newlyweds/Honeymooners: Marriage certificate, wedding invitation card/photographs if the marriage certificate is not ready.
o Children Traveling Unaccompanied: Notary attested NOC from parents, passport copies, or birth certificate if parents do not have passports.
o Travelers Unaccompanied by Spouses/Partners: Notary attested NOC from unaccompanied spouse, passport copy or government ID proof of unaccompanied spouse.
9. Additional Supporting Documents (if available):
o Aadhaar card, FD receipts, public shares/debentures certificate, asset evaluation report from a CA.
o All documents should be photocopied and in A4 size.
10. Travel Insurance:
• Valid travel insurance from an Embassy-approved company covering the days of travel with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
Make sure all documents are accurate and complete to avoid delays in the visa application process.
Disclaimers
The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information
Visa Application Centres: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkatta, Ahmedabad, Jalandhar
Netherlands Embassy in New Delhi
6/50 F, Shantipath Chanakyapuri New Delhi - 110021
Tel : +911124197600
Email : nde@minbuza.nl
Consulate General of Netherlands, Mumbai
Forbes building, 1st floor, Charanjit Rai Marg, Mumbai 400001
Tel : +912222194200
Email : bom@minbuza.nl
Consulate General of Netherlands, Bengaluru
122, Garden Apartments 21 Vittal Mallya Road Bengaluru 560001
Tel : +91 80 65974230
Email : netherlands.hc@gmail.com
Consulate General of Netherlands, Kolkatta
5, Rameshwar Shaw Road 700014 Kolkata India
Tel : +91 33 2289 7020
Email : consulkolkata.netherlands@gmail.com
