Netherlands Visa from the UK · Requirements
Netherlands visa requirements from the UK
As a UK resident, you need a Schengen visa to visit Netherlands. Here's the full document checklist and how Visank gets you approved — free dummy flight & hotel reservations included, and a dedicated agent reviews everything before your appointment.
Processing
15 calendar days
Service fee
£250 + €90 gov
If rejected
100% service-fee refund
Document checklist
- Passport (valid 3+ months after return, 2+ blank pages)
- Two passport photos (35x45 mm, 80% face coverage, white background)
- Schengen application form (filled & signed — we fill this for you)
- Travel insurance certificate (€30,000+ cover, all Schengen states, exact travel dates — we arrange this)
- Return flight itinerary (we generate a dummy one)
- Hotel/accommodation bookings for entire stay (we generate a dummy one)
- Cover letter to the Consulate (purpose, itinerary, ties to India — we draft this)
- Last 3 months bank statements (proof of ~€55/person/day for the stay)
- Salary slips (last 3 months) + Form 16 (salaried) OR ITR + GST (self-employed)
- No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer with approved leave
- Employment letter (designation, salary, confirming return)
- Income Tax Returns (last 2 years)
Netherlands visa — frequently asked
What documents do I need for a Netherlands visa from the UK?
You'll typically need: Passport (valid 3+ months after return, 2+ blank pages); Two passport photos (35x45 mm, 80% face coverage, white background); Schengen application form (filled & signed — we fill this for you); Travel insurance certificate (€30,000+ cover, all Schengen states, exact travel dates — we arrange this); Return flight itinerary (we generate a dummy one). As a UK resident you also need proof of UK residence/immigration status. Visank checks everything against the latest Netherlands checklist before your appointment.
Do UK residents need a visa for Netherlands?
Yes — since Brexit, UK residents who are not EU/EEA nationals need a Schengen visa to visit Netherlands for most purposes. British citizens can visit visa-free for short tourism, but many UK residents on other passports need a Schengen visa.
Where do I give biometrics for a Netherlands visa in the UK?
At the official Netherlands application centre (London, Manchester and other cities). Visank books your appointment and prepares your full file so the visit is quick.
Do I need travel insurance for a Netherlands visa from the UK?
Yes — Schengen visas require travel insurance with at least €30,000 medical cover. Visank can arrange a compliant policy for you.
More on the Netherlands visa
Schengen visas from the UK
Official sources
Fees, requirements and processing times are set by the Netherlands authorities. Always confirm the latest details on the official sites below before you travel.