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An Amsterdam canal, trees and boats — visa for the Netherlands

Visa information

the Netherlands Visa

Schengen visa: up to 90 days in any 180.

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Viza.az service fee
95 AZN
Visa centre fee
26 €
Consular fee
35 €

Visa types for the Netherlands

Tourist visa

For short breaks, sightseeing and personal visits to the Netherlands. This is the most commonly requested category.

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Business visa

For meetings, negotiations, trade fairs and conferences held in the Netherlands. A formal invitation from the host is required.

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Student visa

For university study, language courses and exchange programmes in the Netherlands. An offer letter and funds covering the period of study are required.

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Family reunion visa

A long-stay type D visa to join a spouse or close relative living in the Netherlands. The document file is considerably larger than for a Schengen C visa.

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A Schengen type C visa is required for travel to the Netherlands. Applications are submitted to the Capago centre operating in Baku.

Besides the 35-euro consular fee, the centre’s service charge is also paid. The Netherlands takes document requirements seriously; the hotel booking and return ticket must already be confirmed at the moment of application.

Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the Keukenhof tulip gardens are the main destinations. In spring, demand for tulip tours rises sharply. Viza.az checks the hotel booking and the return ticket confirmation before the application.

Visa to the Netherlands: prices and processing times

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Service Processing time Price
Viza.az service fee 3-5 working days 95 AZN
Visa centre cost — 26 €
Consular fee — 35 €
Visa decision 10-15 working days —

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Documents required for a visa to the Netherlands

  • Ordinary passport Valid for at least three months after the trip, issued within the last ten years, with at least two blank pages.
  • Copy of your ID card Required alongside the passport.
  • Completed Schengen application form A single form for all member states; it must be signed and dated.
  • Two biometric photographs 35×45 mm, light background, taken within the last six months.
  • Medical insurance Article 15 of the Visa Code requires cover of at least 30,000 euros. It must be valid across all member states and for every day of the stay, and cover emergency care, hospital treatment, medical repatriation and death.
  • Return ticket reservation Showing the dates of entry and exit and the airports. We advise against buying the ticket before the visa is granted.
  • Proof of accommodation A hotel booking or a formal invitation from your host, covering every night of the trip.
  • Bank statement A stamped statement covering the last three to six months. For a week-long trip we suggest a balance of roughly 2,500-3,000 AZN.
  • Letter from your employer It must state the organisation's name, tax number and contact details, along with your position, salary and length of service, and carry a stamp and signature. Business owners submit a copy of the tax registration, a turnover certificate from the tax office and a register extract instead; students submit a letter from their institution.
  • Proof of marital status Marriage certificate, and birth certificates for children under 18. If a child travels with one parent, the other's notarised consent is required.
  • Previous passports and visas Schengen, UK, US and Canadian visas issued in recent years count as a good travel history. It is not on the official list, but consulates ask for it regularly.
  • Sponsor's documents If someone else is funding the trip: the sponsor's letter, proof of income and evidence of the relationship. Required only in that case.
  • Letter of invitation (for family visits) Your host provides an invitation form certified by the local council.
  • Applying in person at the visa centre Fingerprints and documents are submitted at the visa centre in Baku; the centre's fee (26 EUR) is paid on top of the consular fee.
  • Translation of documents Documents in Azerbaijani are translated into English; several consulates also ask for notary certification.

Visa to the Netherlands: frequently asked questions

In Baku, Dutch applications are accepted by the Capago visa centre. The documents are handed in there and the biometrics taken.

There are two official payments: the 35-euro consular fee and the 26-euro Capago charge. The Viza.az service is 95 AZN and includes checking the booking confirmations.

The Dutch consulate takes a firm view on documents being confirmed: the hotel booking and return ticket must be valid at the moment of application. An unpaid booking, or one that will be cancelled, is considered risky.

The Keukenhof gardens are open from late March to mid-May and demand rises sharply in that period. It is advisable to start the application in January or February.

Taking accommodation in a nearby city — Haarlem, Rotterdam, Utrecht — is a normal solution. The address must appear clearly on the booking document and the travel within the itinerary must make sense.

An invitation from your Dutch partner, a letter from your employer, a travel order and a schedule of meetings. If you are attending a trade fair, confirmation of registration is added.

Usually 7 to 15 working days. The period stretches during the tulip season and in the summer months.

We check that the booking and ticket confirmations are valid at the moment of application, prepare the document file and plan the Capago appointment.