How to get and apply for a visa to Holland

Every year, thousands of tourists from Russia flock to Holland. This picturesque country, located in the northern part of the Old World, really is a unique corner on planet Earth.

Why Holland?

Marine industries are well developed, agriculture is well organized. Moreover, the Netherlands is also a fount of objects of cultural heritage and historical values. Well, it's no secret to anybody that this country literally bewitches with its boundless fields of tulips and other flowers. That is why the visa to Holland is made not only by those who want to just relax abroad, but also those who intend to seriously engage in flower business in Russia.

It should be noted that in the past, the leadership of the above-mentioned state, along with other European powers, has ratified the Schengen Agreement, therefore a special order of entry is envisaged for the guests of the Netherlands. In other words, foreigners must first obtain a Schengen visa to Holland. In fairness, it must be emphasized that the country of the "tulips" neighbors with the other participants of the aforementioned treaty: France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and therefore the Schengen visa issued at the Dutch Consulate gives the right to travel unhindered to these countries.

It should be emphasized that there are several options for permission to enter the "flower" country, and it all depends on why you go there. For example, young people intending to get education in the country in question should apply for a student visa to Holland, and those who simply go to rest and enjoy the beauty should get a tourist visa.

Where is the entry clearance issued?

Of course, many are interested in the question of which institutions to apply for authorization to enter the Netherlands.

However, it should be remembered that the issuance of a visa to Holland is a rather troublesome business, since it is necessary to collect a huge number of documents. Who specifically deals with the authorization to enter the country of "tulips"? Despite the fact that it is not so easy to issue a visa to Holland, you can do it yourself. The package of documents can be addressed to the Embassy of the Netherlands, located in the Russian capital, or to the Consulate General of the "orange" country, located in St. Petersburg. In addition, Dutch visa centers (in Rostov-on-Don, Yekaterinburg, Kazan) function successfully in our regions. Residents of Murmansk can apply to the Norwegian Consulate General, and residents of Kaliningrad - to the Swedish Consulate General.

It is necessary to emphasize that you will not receive a visa to Holland when you apply to the above-mentioned authorities without first recording online. As a rule, this procedure starts 14 days before the submission of a package of documents. The approximate time for issuing an entry permit to the Netherlands is 4 days, but in some cases it can be large.

How much does a visa cost?

The cost of the visa includes a consular fee of 35 euros and a service fee (when you issue a document in visa centers), for which you have to shell out for 1000 rubles. As a result, the price of permission to enter the Netherlands is 2200 rubles.

Documentation

Remember: in order to get a visa to Holland, you need to collect a fairly large package of documents. In doing so, you should know that a specific list of them directly depends on what goal you are pursuing, going to the "flower" country. However, the basic documents you will have to provide in any case.

So, you need a visa to Holland? The questionnaire is filled in the first place, and its data should be similar to what is contained in the application that you previously issued for obtaining a foreign passport.

What else is needed? We list the main:

• A copy of all pages of the identity document;
• A valid international passport, the validity of which expires not earlier than 90 days after its intended return;
• The original passport that was previously canceled (if it contains a stamp on the receipt of the Schengen visa);
• A medical insurance contract worth 30,000 euros or more (guarantee that you will be treated in the Netherlands);
• A document confirming your solvency (statement on the bank account, with the balance of funds should be such that with a daily expenditure of 70 euros on your deposit there should be funds);
• Color photos in the number of two pieces (3.5 x 4.5 cm, matte, without ovals and angles on a light background);
• A document confirming the fact of booking the hotel, which contains information about its name, contact details, number of guests and period of residence;
• A document confirming the booking of the vehicle on which you are going to Holland;
• A document issued by the employer stating that you are on vacation or on a business trip (it should also contain information about your position, salary, contact details of the company in which you work);
• A document confirming the consent of both or one of the parents to leave the child abroad (if he travels without them or with one of them);
• A duly certified copy of the child's birth certificate and a completed application form (if you take children with you to Holland with you).

Documents should be submitted in person. At the same time, if you do not have time to collect information and statements, then you can entrust this mission to another person, having previously issued a power of attorney.

Features of obtaining a tourist visa

Travelers and leisure lovers receive a visa to Holland by providing the documents listed in the previous paragraph. At the same time, if you want to obtain permission to enter the country of "tulips" as quickly as possible, it is better to seek help from a company that deals with issuing visas abroad on a professional basis. Yes, in this case you will pay a little more expensive, but the visa will receive as soon as possible.

Features of obtaining a business visa

In addition to the standard package of documents, the entrepreneur will be obliged to report the reasons for his arrival in the Netherlands and indicate the exact time of stay in this country. If the initiative of the trip comes from the management of the company in which the foreign guest is working, then he must additionally provide a cover letter from the workplace.

It should be noted that it is difficult to prolong the business visa. As a rule, it is issued for a period not exceeding one year.

Features of obtaining a student visa

This document is issued to those who intend to obtain higher education in the Netherlands. However, you must pre-contract with a foreign university and transfer to him the money for tuition that will stay on the deposit until you get a "foreign" diploma. When you move to Holland, you may be required to complete a certificate of secondary education, as well as papers confirming the fact of admission to the Dutch university. In addition, you will need a copy of the statement of the guarantor, which is the university of the Netherlands.

Features of obtaining an immigrant visa (MVV)

It is extremely difficult to formalize such an option for entry to Holland, since it is associated with obtaining a residence permit.

It should be noted that residents of some countries are not allowed to stay on the territory of the Dutch state without an immigrant visa. Specific information on this can be obtained from the visa center or consulate of the Netherlands.

The decision on whether to issue you an MVV visa or not, is taken by a separate structure - the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Netherlands. And, of course, one should be aware that getting an immigrant visa without outside help is a very difficult task, therefore, it is better to trust professionals in this matter.