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Keukenhof tulips
World's largest flower garden — late March to mid-May annually.
Visit / Tourist Visa
🇳🇱 Netherlands
schengen type c — netherlands consulate.
Netherlands Schengen visa — Amsterdam, tulips, canals, Keukenhof.
Visa type
Schengen Type C — Netherlands Consulate
Stay
Up to 90 days in 180-day period
Validity
Single, double or multi-entry
Processing
15 calendar days
Entry
Single / Multiple
Overview
Netherlands Schengen Type C — Netherlands Consulate — 2026 guide
The Netherlands consulate issues Schengen visas via VFS Mumbai/Delhi/Bengaluru. Apply here if the Netherlands is your main destination. Mark Consultant files Dutch Schengen with tulip-season itineraries (Keukenhof late March to mid-May) and canal-city packaging.
Why this visa
Highlights of the Netherlands visa
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Bike capital
22,000+ km of cycle paths — Amsterdam, Utrecht, Delft explored on 2 wheels.
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Dutch masters
Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Vermeer at Mauritshuis.
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Amsterdam canals
UNESCO canal ring, evening cruises, Anne Frank House.
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Cheese + windmills
Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, Gouda market days.
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Europe hub
Thalys to Paris/Brussels, ICE to Cologne, ferry to UK.
Places to visit
Top attractions in Netherlands
Amsterdam
Canals, Van Gogh, Anne Frank, Vondelpark, Jordaan.
Keukenhof & Lisse
Tulip gardens (March–May), flower fields, Aalsmeer auction.
Zaanse Schans
Working windmills, cheese farms, wooden shoe workshop.
The Hague & Delft
Peace Palace, Mauritshuis, Vermeer's Delft blue pottery.
Rotterdam
Modern architecture, Cube houses, Erasmus Bridge, Markthal.
Giethoorn
Village with no roads — canals, punts, thatched cottages.
Eligibility
Who can apply
- 1Netherlands is main destination or first entry
- 2Sufficient funds — €55/day
- 3Confirmed accommodation & flights
- 4Schengen insurance €30,000
Documents
Documents checklist
📄Passport valid at least 6 months beyond travel with 2 blank pages
📄Recent passport-size photographs (as per country specs)
📄Completed visa application form
📄Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary
📄Hotel booking / accommodation proof for entire stay
📄Bank statements — last 6 months (personal + salary account)
📄ITR / Form 16 — last 3 years
📄Employment letter / NOC from employer with leave approval
📄Cover letter with detailed travel itinerary
📄Travel insurance (minimum coverage as per country)
📄Day-wise itinerary with Netherlands cities dominant
📄Confirmed Amsterdam / Utrecht / Rotterdam hotel bookings
Our process
Pune to boarding — filing timeline
01
VFS slot
Book Netherlands consulate appointment at VFS.
02
Fill form + insurance
Schengen application form + travel insurance.
03
Biometrics + submission
Fingerprints at VFS, docs scanned.
04
Decision
15 calendar days.
05
Passport collection
VFS courier or pickup.
Fee & timeline
Investment
Total cost
€90 + VFS + professional ₹15,000+
Processing time
15 calendar days
Insider tips
Pro tips from Mark Consultant
- ★ Book Keukenhof tickets months ahead — sells out during peak week.
- ★ Amsterdam hotels expensive — consider Haarlem / Utrecht base.
- ★ Museum + I amsterdam City Card saves €€ on multiple entries.
FAQs
Netherlands visitor visa FAQs
When is tulip season in Netherlands?
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Keukenhof gardens open late March to mid-May; peak bloom typically mid-April. Flower fields around Lisse are visible late April.
Do I apply to Netherlands consulate for Amsterdam trip?
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Yes — if Netherlands is your main destination or first Schengen entry, apply via the Dutch consulate through VFS Mumbai / Delhi / Bengaluru.
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