Netherlands business visa allows individuals an uninterrupted stay of up to 90 days to conduct businesses, negotiate and sign contracts and perform other commercial transactions. This visa also allows the applicant to attend conferences and seminars during their stay. It takes about 10-15 days to process this visa but could take longer if the consul requires additional documents. Ensure that the documents submitted are complete and correct. If they are not, the visa processing would take longer. A business visa can be a single-entry visa that is valid for 180 days or multiple-entry which is valid for 1 year. However, the individual is not allowed to stay beyond 90 days per visit. Those travelling for a conference, require pre-registration and proof of the registration would be submitted during the visa application. Applicants are to have medical travel insurance to cover any emergency that could occur during the trip. This insurance must be valid for all Schengen countries. The trip has to be financed by the employer of the applicant, or the business partner. Whoever will sponsor the trip should provide a bank statement not older than six months showing enough money to last the trip. As a business visa holder, you cannot take up any form of employment, seek public funds or study while in the Netherlands. The Netherlands host company should send a letter of invitation to the applicant. The letter must explain the type of business to be conducted, and length of the business. The company must be registered and should submit a copy of Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint-stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal). Self-employed individuals should have their business registration certificate and proof of regular tax payment. They should also have sufficient funds for the trip. After every 90 days stay, you have to stay away for an additional 90 days before re-entering the Netherlands.