🇳🇱 Netherlands Tourist Visa
Turkish citizens holding an Ordinary (Bordo) passport who wish to travel to the Netherlands for tourism purposes are required to apply for a Netherlands Schengen Tourist Visa. Holders of Special (Green), Service (Grey), and Diplomatic (Black/Red) passports are exempt from visa requirements for short-term stays not exceeding 90 days within a 180-day period. However, if these passport holders plan to stay in the Netherlands for more than 90 days for purposes such as education, employment, or family reunification, they must apply for an MVV National Visa.
📝 Required Documents for the Netherlands Tourist Visa
The documents required for a Netherlands tourist visa vary depending on the applicant’s professional and social status, but certain standard documents must always be submitted by all applicants. These include a valid passport, photocopy of ID, biometric photo, bank account statements, travel health insurance, flight and hotel reservations, and other documents supporting your personal details and travel purpose.
Additional documents are required according to professional or social status. Employees must provide documents from their employer, business owners must submit company documents, retirees must provide retirement proof, students must submit school certificates, and farmers must provide documents from their agricultural chamber. Housewives and students without personal income must submit a sponsorship letter and income documents belonging to a first-degree relative covering their travel expenses.
📌 Standard Documents
The applicant’s passport must have been issued within the last 10 years, remain valid for at least three months beyond the return date, and contain at least two blank visa pages. Copies of previous visas, such as Schengen, US, UK, or Canadian visas, should also be submitted. Applicants who have changed their surname due to marriage or divorce must apply with a passport that reflects their current identity details.
The Netherlands Schengen Visa Application Form must be completed in full, signed by the applicant, and may be filled out in Turkish, English, or Dutch. The 3rd and 4th pages must be signed and dated. Additionally, one biometric photo measuring 35x45 mm, taken within the last 6 months, with a white background and clear visibility of the face, must be provided.
Applicants must also prove their financial status by submitting bank account statements covering the last three months, rental agreements, vehicle registration, property deeds, or similar documents. The travel health insurance policy, covering at least €30,000 in medical expenses, must be original, signed, and stamped, and it must cover the full travel period.
Flight and hotel reservations must be submitted, but tickets do not need to be purchased. Reservations must be issued under the applicant’s name and cover the entire stay. If the trip includes visits to other Schengen countries, additional accommodation and transport reservations for those destinations must also be included.
📝 Documents by Professional Status
For employees, a stamped and signed leave letter from the employer, SGK employment entry declaration, 4A social security service statement, and original payroll slips for the last three months must be provided
For business owners, recent bank statements, a valid Chamber of Commerce registration or activity certificate (not older than six months), a trade registry gazette, and a current tax certificate must be included.
For students, an official student certificate is required. If travel takes place during school time, a permission letter from the school must also be provided. If expenses are covered by family, a sponsorship letter with income proof and supporting financial documents must be submitted.
For retirees, an official retirement certificate from SGK or e-Devlet and recent pension payment bank statements are required.
For farmers, a farming certificate from the agricultural chamber and documents proving ownership or cultivation of land must be provided.
For self-employed applicants, bank statements, a professional chamber registration certificate (not older than six months), a professional ID card if applicable, and a current tax certificate must be submitted.
For business owners, recent bank statements, a valid Chamber of Commerce registration or activity certificate (not older than six months), a trade registry gazette, and a current tax certificate must be included.
For minors, the visa application form must be signed by both parents, and a notarized parental consent letter (muvafakatname) must be provided. If only one parent is traveling with the child, a consent letter from the non-traveling parent is also required. Parents’ ID copies and a population registration certificate must accompany the application.
🕒 How Long Does It Take to Get a Netherlands Tourist Visa?
Netherlands tourist visa applications are generally finalized within 15 to 30 business days after submission. For foreign nationals legally residing in Türkiye, the processing period may be longer. During official holidays in both Türkiye and the Netherlands, consulates do not process visa applications, which can also cause delays. To avoid disruption to your travel, you are strongly advised to apply at least one month before your planned departure date.
📌 Important Notes for Applicants Under 18
For applicants under 18, additional documents must be submitted. The application form must be signed by both parents or legal guardians. If custody belongs to only one parent, proof must be provided. A notarized parental consent letter is mandatory. If only one parent is traveling with the child, the non-traveling parent must also provide a notarized consent letter. Parents’ ID copies and a full population registration certificate must also be submitted.