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Netherlands visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nederlandwereldwijd.nl
Which Netherlands visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Dutch missions in India
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- Consulate General of the Netherlands in Mumbai
20th Floor, Express Towers, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
- Consulate General of the Netherlands in Bengaluru
Bellary Road 8, 560032 Bangalore
All missions of the Netherlands in India
The Netherlands has 3 missions in India, with its embassy in New Delhi. Consulates: Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Netherlands: visa decisions in India
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83,556 | 70,071 | 12,618 | 15.3% | 77.4% |
| 2024 | 91,003 | 75,727 | 14,569 | 16.1% | 73.7% |
| 2025 | 97,650 | 77,057 | 20,156 | 20.7% | 55.1% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in India (New Delhi and Mumbai) received 97,650 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 77,057. The refusal rate was 20.7%. The refusal rate rose by 4.6 points from 16.1% in 2024. Applications rose by 7% compared with 2024 (91,003).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 15.8% of the applications lodged in India that year, from 7.1% at the consulates of Denmark to 46.5% at those of Slovenia. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in India.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in India, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Dutch citizens travelling to India
NetherlandsIndia e-Visa India visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from India to the Netherlands, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Indian citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
In India, applications go to the Dutch embassy in New Delhi and the consulates in Mumbai and Bengaluru, or to a visa centre acting for the Netherlands; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Netherlands.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Indian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Indian citizens
Germany and Belgium require Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to India
Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Where is the Dutch embassy in India?
The Dutch embassy in India is in New Delhi; there are also consulates in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for India?
Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.