Schengen (Netherlands) visa from India

Schengen via Netherlands, 29 countries unlocked. Netherlands-issued Schengen visa with travel-insurance bundles, VFS appointment booking and a cover letter that maps your itinerary to the main-destination rule.

Quick answers

Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands and Schengen?

Yes. Indian citizens need a Schengen short-stay visa for the Netherlands and the other 28 Schengen countries. You apply with biometrics at a VFS centre in India; the visa allows up to 90 days in any 180.

How much does a Schengen visa cost from India in 2026?

The government fee is €90 (about ₹9,600), paid to Embassy via VFS. The Travlys service fee is from ₹2,950, so plan for roughly ₹12,550 in total.

How long does a Schengen visa take from India?

18-21 days (up to 45). Validity: Up to 5 years. Stay: 90 days in any 180.

Checked against official sources on 2026-10-25. All countries: visa fees table.

Travlys is a private visa consultancy, not affiliated with any embassy, consulate, VFS Global or government. Government and VFS fees are paid separately.

Schengen (Netherlands) visa at a glance

Visa type: Schengen Visa
Processing time: 18-21 days (up to 45)
Validity: Up to 5 years
Stay per visit: 90 days in any 180
Entries: Multiple
Travlys service fee: From ₹2,950 (embassy / VFS fees paid separately)

About the Netherlands Schengen visa

A Netherlands-issued Schengen short-stay visa lets you travel across all 29 Schengen states for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The main-destination rule applies, you must apply through the country where you’ll spend the most time. Travlys aligns your itinerary, accommodation and cover letter to make that case cleanly.

Schengen (Netherlands) visa categories

Tourist (Type C)

Tourism. Single or multiple-entry short-stay visa for leisure across the Schengen area.

Business (Type C)

Meetings, conferences. For business meetings, trade fairs and conferences across Schengen states.

Family / Friend Visit

Visiting relatives. Requires an invitation letter from your host in the Schengen country.

What Travlys does for your Schengen (Netherlands) visa

Schengen application form preparation
VFS appointment booking
Travel insurance (€30,000+) sourced
Cover letter aligned to itinerary
Biometrics-day support

Documents you need

Passport (valid 3+ months after leaving Schengen, issued within 10 years, 2 blank pages)
Schengen application form (signed)
Photo taken at the VFS appointment (no printed photo needed)
Travel insurance with €30,000+ cover
Confirmed flight itinerary (no advance ticket purchase needed)
Hotel bookings for full stay
Bank statements (6 months), ITR (2 years)
Cover letter (drafted with us)

How to apply for a Schengen (Netherlands) visa from India

Main-destination check and itinerary build.
Form, cover letter and supporting evidence assembled.
Travel insurance (€30,000+) sourced and added to file.
VFS appointment booked, biometrics-day pack issued.
Application submitted with full file.
Decision tracked; passport return arranged after.

Schengen (Netherlands) visa FAQs

Is a Netherlands visa the same as a Schengen visa?

A short-stay Netherlands visa is a Schengen visa, it permits travel across all 29 Schengen countries within the granted validity and duration.

How long does the Schengen visa take?

The Netherlands currently quotes an average of 18-21 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases. We recommend applying 6-8 weeks before travel; you can apply up to 6 months ahead.

Do I need travel insurance?

Yes, Schengen rules require travel insurance with minimum €30,000 medical cover valid across the Schengen area for the full visa duration.

How much do you charge for Schengen visa help?

Service starts at ₹2,950. The embassy fee (currently €90 / ~₹9,600) is paid separately to the embassy via VFS.