🇳🇱 Netherlands Business Visa
The Netherlands short-term business visa is a type of Schengen visa issued for those who will travel to the Netherlands for business trips, trade visits, fairs, or similar purposes. The required documents for a business visa application are divided into two main categories. The first group consists of standard documents, which are mandatory for all applicants. The second group varies depending on the applicant’s professional status. Whether you are an employee, employer, retiree, student, or public officer, you must provide additional documents specific to your status. The Netherlands Consulate requires that the purpose of travel be supported with complete documentation in business visa applications. In addition, travel health insurance with €30,000 coverage, transportation, and accommodation reservations are essential parts of the application file. At Marsel Visa, we provide professional assistance throughout the entire process, including the preparation of required documents, making reservations, and issuing travel health insurance.
📌 Standard Documents for Netherlands Business Visa Application
All applicants are required to prepare standard documents for their Netherlands business visa application. The passport is the most important document; it must not be older than 10 years, must have at least two blank pages, and must remain valid for at least 3 months beyond the end of the visa period. Photocopies of previous Schengen, UK, US, or Canadian visas in current or old passports must also be included in the file. The applicant must also submit a fully completed and signed Netherlands Schengen visa application form. In addition, two biometric photos sized 35x45 mm, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months, and showing the face clearly are required.
To prove financial sufficiency, the applicant must submit the last three months’ bank statements, property deeds or vehicle licenses, rental income documents, and if applicable, company account records. Furthermore, original travel health insurance with €30,000 coverage, valid throughout the Netherlands trip and issued in the applicant’s name, must be included in the file. Hotel and flight reservations must also be attached, and the information in the reservations must correspond with the travel dates.
📝 Documents by Professional Status
In addition to standard documents, business visa applicants must submit additional documents depending on their professional status. Employees must provide an official letter from their workplace, printed on company letterhead, stating their job title, purpose of travel, and leave dates, signed and stamped by the employer. Additionally, an SGK employment entry declaration, a 4A service statement, and the last three months’ pay slips must be submitted.
Employers must prepare their company’s tax registration certificate, trade registry gazette record, professional chamber registration, and company signature circular. Public employees must submit an official letter from their institution. Retirees must provide a retirement certificate or pension account book. Students must present a valid student certificate, while unemployed applicants must submit financial documents belonging to the person who supports them. Foreign nationals residing in Turkey must include a copy of their residence permit.
🏝 Business Invitation Letter and Trade Fair Participation Documents
One of the most important documents in Netherlands business visa applications is the business invitation letter. This letter, issued by the Dutch company or institution, must be prepared on official letterhead and include the inviter’s name, address, the applicant’s name, company details, job title, purpose of visit, and length of stay. If the purpose is to attend a trade fair, an official participation certificate or invitation from the fair organizers must also be submitted. The invitation letter must also specify who will cover the travel and accommodation expenses.
🕒 Application Process and Additional Services
Through Marsel Visa, you can easily complete your Netherlands business visa application by sending your documents to the nearest office via courier. We can also arrange your flight and hotel reservations, as well as issue your travel health insurance on your behalf. If you have a Schengen visa with the VIS mark issued within the last 59 months, you may not need to provide fingerprints again, and you can complete your application from anywhere in Turkey. Applicants living outside Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Antalya, Gaziantep, Adana, and Edirne can consult Marsel Visa experts to learn which visa application center to apply through.
For your Netherlands business visa application, Marsel Visa ensures that all required documents are prepared completely and accurately, creating a file consistent with your travel purpose, and increasing the chances of a positive result.