What materials are needed for a Dutch personal tourist visa?

Basic materials (must be submitted)

1) Two identical recent color photos with white background, taken within the past 6 months (original)

The size is 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, front without crown, mouth closed. The visa processing center also provides self-service photography services. For detailed photo standards, please refer to the "FAQ" section of the center's website.

2) Short-term Schengen visa application form (original)

Notes:

1. Form template: can be downloaded from the "Download Form" section of the center's official website. If you obtained your visa form from another source, please make sure it is for the Netherlands (the Schengen countries in the Personal Information section can be found in the information bar on the last page of the form).

2. Language: The application form must be filled out in English or Dutch.

3. Signature: The application form must be signed by the applicant who is over 18 years old, and must be consistent with the signature on the applicant’s valid passport, that is, the same letters, pinyin or Chinese characters. The agent's signature is invalid.

Signature at 2 places: Please note the time, place and signature in item 37 on page 3 of the form and the last column on the last page. Minor applicants (under 18 years old on the date of submission of application): The application form must be signed by both parents or legal guardian. Note: Please do not sign the names of minors. Please add "Father"/"Mother"/"Guardian" next to your signature. Label in English or Dutch.

3) Caribbean Visa Application Form (original)

Only applicable to applicants who also plan to travel to the Dutch Caribbean Islands

This application form must be filled in manually .

Tip: Language: The application form must be filled out in English or Dutch. The application form must be signed by the applicant. For minor applicants, the application form requires the signature of both parents.

4) The applicant’s bank current passbook or current bank card (except credit card) and incoming and outgoing statements (original + copy) in the last three to six months.

If the applicant is under the age of If you are 18 years old or unemployed, you can provide original current bills of your parents or spouse or their financial dependents. Please indicate the relationship with the applicant (such as father, mother, spouse, etc.) in English/Dutch next to the pinyin of the name on the entry and exit bill. At the same time, provide copies of documents proving the relationship between the person and the applicant (household registration book, birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.). All materials need to be translated in English or Dutch.

Bank statements should be provided in A4 paper. (You need to inform the bank that your bank statement needs to be in A4 format before printing it).

5) Other proof of fixed income (copy)

If applicable, for example: scholarship certificate or part-time salary certificate, if the original is in Chinese, a Dutch or English translation must be provided .

6) Air ticket orders departing and returning from China (copy)

The booking confirmation must contain the following information: applicant’s name (must be consistent with passport information), departure location , destination, departure and arrival times, flight number and booking code. If the order language is Chinese, the key information must be translated in English or Dutch, including the applicant's name (alphabet or pinyin), origin, destination, departure and arrival dates, etc.

7) Hotel order (copy)

1. The hotel order must cover the entire stay in the Schengen area or the Dutch Caribbean Islands, that is, starting from the first night after entering the Schengen country , until the night before departure from the Schengen area. If you plan to take the overnight train on a certain night, please provide the corresponding order or instructions.

2. The name of the applicant or group member should be displayed on the order. If one person makes a reservation for other people in the same group, please pay attention to whether the number of beds is consistent with the number of people in the group.

3. If the order language is Chinese, please translate the key information in English or Dutch, including the applicant's name (letter or pinyin), country, city, check-in and check-out dates, etc.

8) Itinerary (copy)

It must include the entire trip in the Schengen area, accurate to every day's travel plan. If the itinerary is in Chinese, please provide an English or Dutch translation.

9) Medical insurance (original + copy)

1. Coverage area:

To apply for a short-term Schengen visa within 90 days, please purchase one that is applicable to the entire Schengen Regional overseas medical insurance. If you apply for a short-term visa in Aruba, Curacao, St. Maarten and the Caribbean, please purchase medical insurance applicable to the corresponding region.

2. Insurance amount:

It must cover medical insurance and repatriation costs, and the insurance amount should not be less than 30,000 euros (approximately 300,000 yuan).

3. Coverage time:

Must cover the entire stay in the Schengen area.

10. Passport (original)

For private passports or other valid travel documents, the date of issuance of the document must not exceed 10 years. For information on valid passport standards, please refer to the "FAQ" section of the center's official website.

Be sure to check the following items before submitting your application.

1. Passport validity: It must be more than 3 months beyond the expected date of departure from the Schengen area.

2. Visa page: There should be at least two blank visa pages in the passport.

If the passport validity period does not meet the requirements, there are no 2 blank visa pages, or the passport is damaged, you should apply for extension or replacement of the passport.

11) Front and back of ID card (copy)

Only applicable to Chinese applicants.

12) Household register (copy)

Only applicable to Chinese applicants.

A copy of the first page of the applicant’s household registration booklet and a copy of each member’s information page.

If you entrust someone else to hand it over, you must provide the following two additional materials.

If the applicant has had fingerprints taken within 59 months and obtained a visa marked by VIS, he or she can entrust another person to submit the materials on his behalf. Please refer to the center’s official website for detailed instructions.

13) Letter of authorization for visa application/passport collection (original)

If you choose to have someone else handle your visa application on your behalf, you must provide it. Please refer to the center’s official website to view and download the standard power of attorney template.

1. The signature on the power of attorney must be consistent with the signature on the applicant’s passport and visa application form, and the power of attorney must be completed completely without any alteration.

2. The power of attorney must be issued separately and cannot be used.

3. Minor applicants under the age of 18: The power of attorney must be signed by either parent or legal guardian. Note: Parents or legal guardians are advised not to sign on behalf of minors. Age is determined by whether you are 18 years old or older on the date of submission of application.

If parents are acting on behalf of minor applicants, they do not need to provide a power of attorney, but must provide household registration and other materials proving the relationship.

14) Agent’s ID card or passport (original + copy)

Must be provided if you choose to have your application submitted by an agent. The ID card must be copied on both sides.