Netherlands visa requirements for Vietnameses

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Vietnameses visiting Netherlands

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Dutch Visa.


  • A correctly filled and signed visa application form.
  • A passport valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of exit from the Netherlands or any other Schengen area.
  • Two (2) empty passport pages for visa stamps.
  • Two 35x45mm. passport photographs that meet the visa application requirement.
  • A national ID or residence permit to prove residence in India.
  • A detailed itinerary of your time in the Netherlands
  • Proof of enough funds to cover your entire stay in the Netherlands.
  • Travel insurance with a minimum of €30,000 for the duration of stay.
  • A bank statement for the last 3 months before the application period.
  • Documents that demonstrate the purpose of your trip such as an invitation letter from a person or company.
  • A police report showing that you don't have a criminal record. 
  • A return ticket to Vietnam or onward ticket to another country.
  • For every document, you must provide the original and one photocopy.

Netherlands Visa for Vietnameses

Facts about Netherlands


The Netherlands is renowned for its landscapes of canals, extensive cycling routes, impressive windmills. tourists can find pleasure in exploring the waterways, museums. One notable spot not to be missed is the Keukenhof known as the Garden of Europe which has over 700 varieties of tulips, and the largest public garden in the world.  

The Netherlands translates to 'lower countries' as a reference to its low and flat topography. the country is the second-largest exporter of food in the world owing to its rich soil and mild climate. 

Tourism in The Netherlands has been steadily on the rise compared to other European countries with the number of foreign tourists growing at a rate of 5.5 percent yearly. 


Types of Netherlands Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Transit visa 30 days 1-5 days
Tourist visa 30 days 90 days
Visitor Visa 30 days More than 90 days

General Requirements for Netherlands Visa


  • A correctly filled and signed visa application form.
  • A passport valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of exit from the Netherlands or any other Schengen area.
  • Two (2) empty passport pages for visa stamps.
  • Two 35x45mm. passport photographs that meet the visa application requirement.
  • A national ID or residence permit to prove residence in India.
  • A detailed itinerary of your time in the Netherlands
  • Proof of enough funds to cover your entire stay in the Netherlands.
  • Travel insurance with a minimum of €30,000 for the duration of stay.
  • A bank statement for the last 3 months before the application period.
  • Documents that demonstrate the purpose of your trip such as an invitation letter from a person or company.
  • A police report showing that you don't have a criminal record. 
  • A return ticket to Vietnam or onward ticket to another country.
  • For every document, you must provide the original and one photocopy.

Netherlands Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Transit visa

60.00 (EUR)

Tourist visa

Short-stay visa

60.00 (EUR)

Visitor Visa

Long stay visa

120.00 (EUR)

Netherlands Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Vietnam


Location

Address

Netherlands Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam

BIDV Tower, 7th floor, 94 Tran Quang Khai Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi,Vietnam.

www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/vietnam

han@minbuza.nl

(+84) 24 3831 56 50

Frequently Asked Questions


Can you drink in public in the Netherlands?

Drinking in public is generally frowned at in the Netherlands especially for people who are not up to the legal age for drinking. Drinking in public in Amsterdam is illegal and attracts a fine of €90.


Is the process for getting a visa for the Netherlands easy?

Yes, it is relatively easy to get a Netherlands visa. This is particularly because the kind of visa gotten for this country is the popular Schengen visa.


What language is spoken in the Netherlands?
The national language in the Netherlands is Dutch, a West Germanic language. However, the Frisian is also an official language of the Netherlands. While English is not an official language in the Netherlands, about 90% of the population can speak some English.


Can I extend my Dutch visa?

You can only extend your Dutch visa in exceptional cases where new facts and special reasons arise after entry in the Netherlands. If you intend to enter the country more than once, you should consider applying for a multiple-entry visa.