Planning a holiday to Amsterdam, Netherlands? It doesn’t matter if you’re visiting family, going on a business trip, or traveling abroad for fun — you need to know the requirements of getting an Amsterdam visa before booking your flight. Knowing the requirements will help you avoid wasting your time applying for a tourist visa that’s impossible to get. This detailed guide will teach you everything you need to know to apply for a valid Dutch tourist Visa.

If you are a citizen of India, travelling to Amsterdam for its world class attractions, wonderful shopping places, great nightlife and music festivals, etc., then here is some good news for you. The Netherlands has announced its decision to grant multiple- entry Schengen visa to Indians.

Over the years, Amsterdam has become a popular tourist destination for many. Tourists flock to this place because of its beautiful canals, friendly people and its rich culture. Thousands of people visit the city every day, especially during their summer holiday period. The city’s main appeal is due to its high standards of living and affordability. Most tourists like the fact that the city is generally less crowded than other European cities.

NETHERLANDS TOURIST VISA

Netherlands situated in north-western Europe has several tourist attractions of historical and cultural value. If you are planning to visit Netherlands on a vacation, then you will need to get the short-stay Schengen visa. With this visa you can stay in the country for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. With this visa you can travel freely within Netherlands and other Schengen countries.

About the Netherlands

Literally meaning “low-lying country”, the Netherlands is located in northwestern Europe. The Netherlands is also commonly referred to as Holland.The Netherlands also has overseas territories in the Caribbean. The Kingdom of the Netherlands is made up of four separate countries – the Netherlands, St Maarten, Aruba, and Curaçao.In Europe, the Netherlands comprises 12 provinces, bordering Belgium to the south, Germany to the east, the North Sea to the northwest, and maritime borders with the UK and other countries towards the North.In Caribbean, the three constituent countries – Aruba, St Maarten, and Curaçao – are a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.Along with being the most densely-populated countries in the EU, the Netherlands is also one of the most densely-populated in the world.An estimated 17.5 million people live in the Netherlands. Of these, more than 40% live in the area between Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht.Dutch is the official language.Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands.Prominent tourist destinations in the Netherlands –·       The windmills of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site·       De Hoge Veluwe National Park·       Madurodam Theme Park, with miniature replicas of famous buildings and castles·       The canals of Amsterdam·       Alkmaar Cheese Market·       Leiden Canals·       Keukenhof Gardens·      Delta Project, declared one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers·       Vrijthof city square in Maastricht

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR TOURIST VISA:

• Completed application form
• 2 passport size photos
• A valid passport whose validity will exceed the duration of the visa