| Netherlands Schengen Visa – Quick Information | |
|---|---|
| Visa Fee |
Adults: €90 Children aged 6–11: €45 Children under 6: No visa fee Additional VFS Global service charges apply. |
| Processing Time | The current average processing time is around 25 calendar days. Processing times may vary depending on the season and individual application. |
| Maximum Stay | Up to 90 days within any 180-day period for a short-stay Schengen visa. |
| Visa Validity | The Dutch authorities determine the visa validity period and number of permitted entries. Applicants should check the dates printed on the issued visa before travelling. |
✓ Complete and sign the Schengen visa application form.
✓ Provide a valid passport issued within the last 10 years. It must have at least two empty visa pages and remain valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen Area.
✓ Include copies of the relevant passport pages.
✓ First-time travellers, or applicants who lost a previous passport, may need a Mogamma Certificate covering their travel history for the previous 7 years.
✓ Provide valid proof of legal residence in Egypt if you are not an Egyptian national.
✓ Employees should provide a recent employment letter showing their job title, contract duration, and salary.
✓ Self-employed applicants should provide business registration or tax documents.
✓ Students should provide proof of enrollment showing their field of study and the duration of the programme.
✓ Provide recent bank statements to show your financial means. Applicants paying for their own trip should generally provide bank statements covering the previous 3 months.
✓ Provide proof of accommodation for the entire stay, such as a hotel reservation or rental agreement.
✓ Include a reservation for your outward and return journey. A fully paid ticket is not required.
✓ Provide travel medical insurance valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire trip.
✓ The insurance must cover at least €30,000 in medical expenses, including emergency treatment, hospitalization, and repatriation.
✓ For applicants under 18 travelling without one or both parents or legal guardians, provide a recent birth certificate extract and the required parental consent.
✓ Copies of the passports or other valid travel documents of the parents or guardians may also be required.
✓ Documents must be submitted in, or translated into, Dutch, English, French, or Spanish.
✓ Submit the original document together with its required translation where applicable.
If you need certified translations for your Netherlands visa application, visit the Certified Translation Services page of the Consulting Office for Translation (COT).
Applicants should always check the latest requirements published by Netherlands Worldwide before submitting their application.