Online Netherlands Visa Documents Requirement

NETHERLANDS VISA DOCUMENTS REQUIREMENT

Providing adequate and accurate Netherlands Visa documents is essential to successfully complete the Netherlands Visa Appointment process. The documents requirement for Netherlands visa vary according to the type of visa opted by the applicant. While submitting your Netherlands Schengen Visa documents, one needs to pay due attention with the documents that is required for Netherlands visa assured approval.

Here is the list of documents required by the Amsterdam visa UK applicant-

S.No.	Documents Required	Description
1.	Netherlands Visa Application Form duly completed	Applicants are required to completely fill the Online Netherlands Visa application form, take out its print & duly sign it at required places. Application form for minors has to be signed by both the parents at all the required places. Ensure that the information provided in this form complies with the information given in the rest of the Visa documents.
2.	A valid passport with UK’s residency permit	The applicant needs to furnish his / her UK’s residency permit along with his valid passport which should not be more than 10 years old with a minimum of two blank unmarked pages. In addition, the passport should be valid for a minimum duration of three months beyond the intended stay in Netherlands.
3.	Passport format photograph	Two recent passport format photographs should be furnished by the applicant. It should not be more than 3 months old. The photograph should reveal the full facial features of the applicant with adequate brightness and colour contrast (the background should be light coloured). In addition, the applicant shouldn’t be wearing any head coverings in the photograph.
4 -	Cover letter (on company letterhead if the applicant is a proprietor)	A cover letter must be furnished stating: The purpose of visit to Netherlands Name of applicant and other members travelling Travel dates, itinerary and duration of stay. Who is going to bear the expenses 2 In case of an invitation from a resident in Netherlands, the invitation should be furnished with the cover letter.
5	Travel Health Insurance	Travel & medical insurance for the intended duration of stay in Netherlands is a must when applying for the visa. A minimum cover of EUR 30,000 is required by the Netherlands consulate from any of the approved insurance agencies.
6	Proof of Travel	1 A document revealing round-trip flight itinerary information including flight numbers, dates, and the applicant details should be furnished. 2 In case you are travelling by car, the applicant needs to furnish the driving license and vehicle registration documents with the complete travel itinerary. 3 If the applicant is not driving the car to the Schengen Area, then a signed and dated cover letter by the driver should be provided, in order to confirm the joint travel with the applicant along with the travel dates.
7	Proof of Accommodation	1 The proof of advance hotel booking or rental agreement for the intended stay in Netherlands should be revealed in a document. This includes intended stay duration, with the name and contact details of the hotel where the applicant would be staying. 2 Booking and paying for these rooms without a confirmed visa is a scary thought. Hence it is better to work with a travel agent who can book a room for you on the basis of a small token payment for documentation purposes.
8.	Means of Subsistence	The applicant should furnish proof of income to ensure that he/she has enough funds-to support themselves for the intended stay in Netherlands. The proof should include: The applicant’s UK’s bank account statement which should not be more than 3 months old The credit card statement, Salary slips (in case employed) for the last 3 months. In the case of Proprietorship: Original Company bank statement for the last two months. A traveller’s cheque.
9.	Checklist	Tick the documents submitted and add this checklist to your application file

In addition to the above specified general requirements, the applicant should also provide some additional documents as per his / her employment status.

S.No.	Occupational Status	Documents Required
	Employed	Employment Contract/ Appointment letter Employer’s permission for the leave. Latest six months current bank account statement. Income tax return form
2	Self Employed	1 Company registration certificate 2 Company bank statement of the latest 6 months 3 Income Tax Return (ITR)
3.	Student	1 The proof of enrolment 2 No objection certificate from the school/university duly signed stating the name and position of the signee.
4.	Retired	Retired Employees: Last 6 months pension statement, Retired Businessman/ Proprietor: Proof of income generated by ownership of property or business for the last six months.
5.	Spouse of UK National	Marriage certificate which should be in English or Netherlands translation and the translation should be certified as a true copy either by the Legalization Bureau of Foreign office of UK or by the embassy of the country where the marriage took place. The valid passport of the spouse. A cover letter duly signed from the spouse’s employer. Spouse’s Proof of Funds.
6.	Minor	In case if Minor is travelling with parent or parents, additional Netherlands Visa Requirements include: Netherlands application form signed by both the parents. Birth certificate of the minor travelling to Netherlands. Family court order (In cases where only one parent has full custody over the child) Certified copies of ID/passport of both parents. If the minor is travelling with a third party: In addition to the above-mentioned documents, the additional documents required include: A notarized and legalized parental authorization to travel to Netherlands, signed by both parents/guardians Passport of the accompanying person containing his/ her data, and expiry date, a recent photograph and valid visa copy.