Netherlands visitor visa
1 current source-backed visitor pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor route | Official Dutch short-stay route for holiday, family visit or business visit in the Netherlands for a maximum of 90 days. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor route | Application fee (child) | 45 EUR | Official source |
| Visitor route | Application fee | 90 EUR | Official source |
| Visitor route | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 15 days | Official source |
| Visitor route | Longest stay allowed | 90 days | Official source |
| Visitor route | Money to show | 55 EUR | Official source |
| Visitor route | Where to apply | at a consulate abroad | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor route | The Dutch IND employer guidance states that a person working in the Netherlands for less than 90 days may need a short-stay visa and usually needs a work permit (TWV); a short-stay visitor status alone is not treated as work authorisation. | Official source |