Due to the high volume of visa applications during the high season, processing times may take up to 45 days.
You will be notified once your application has been processed.
During this period, please do not contact NetherlandsWorldwide, the Dutch missions or TLScontact to request an update on the status of your application.
Thank you for your understanding.
For information about visa processing times, please visit the NetherlandsWorldwide website for the latest updates.
Thank you for your understanding.
Starting from 2nd of April 2026, Russian citizens outside Russia applying for a Schengen visa under “family visit” category will be subject to the same restrictions as Russian citizens within Russia: only visits to first- and second-degree relatives will still be permitted. Please refer to website of NWW for more details: Frequently asked questions about the situation in the Russian Federation | NetherlandsWorldwide
Due to the current situation in the Middle East, the processing time for visa applications may take up to 21 calendar days.
We appreciate your understanding and patience. You will be notified as soon as your application has been processed.
For short-stay Schengen visas, airport transit visas, and entry visas, applications are usually processed within 15 calendar days from the date the Dutch diplomatic mission receives a complete application file.
In some cases, processing may take up to 45 calendar days.
Please note that during this processing period, applicants are kindly requested not to contact the Dutch Embassy or Consulate regarding the status of their application.
Thank you for your understanding.
Dear Applicants!
Please kindly be informed that the processing time for visa applications takes up to 45 calendar days for Short-stay Schengen visa, Airport transit visa and Entry visa. This means that in most cases you will be informed within 45 calendar days whether your application has been successful from time of the receipt of complete application documents by the Dutch diplomatic missions.
Please do not contact the Dutch Embassy or Consulate regarding the status of your visa application during this period of processing time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Dear Applicants, please be kindly reminded that it is important to use online application form to submit your visa application. Please create an account and use the online application form, this will contribute to the fastest possible processing of your application file. You can start creating your account here: Create an account - Consular Services.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!