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Select the situation that applies to you.</p><p><a href="/visa-the-netherlands/dutch-residence-permit-expired">My residence permit has expired. Check whether you need a visa</a></p><p><a href="/visa-the-netherlands/dutch-residence-permit-lost">My residence permit has been lost or stolen. Check whether you need a visa</a></p><h2>Step 2: Gather the documents that you need</h2><p>The checklist tells you which documents you need for your entry visa application.</p><p><a href="/binaries/content/assets/pdfs-engels/checklist-application-entry-visa.pdf">Read the entry visa checklist</a></p><h2>Step 3: Make an appointment</h2><p>Once you have all the documents you need for your entry visa application, make an appointment with VFS Global in India.</p></div></div></div><div class="component-wrapper content-small-wrapper"><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-2-0" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">How do I make an appointment?</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-2-0" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p><a href="https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld">Make an appointment online at VFS Global in India</a></p><ul><li>Avoid unnecessary costs and book your appointment yourself. Do not make an appointment through an intermediary.</li><li>If you are applying for visas for multiple people, make a separate appointment for each person.</li></ul></div></div></div><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-2-1" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">Can someone else submit my application for me?</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-2-1" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p>You must appear in person at your appointment to submit your application, even if you鈥檙e under 18.</p><h4>Exception</h4><p>You don鈥檛 need to appear in person to submit your application if:</p><ul><li>you have applied in person for a Schengen visa within the past 5 years (59 months), and:</li><li>you submitted a photo with that application, and:</li><li>your fingerprints were taken for that application (only applies if you are 12 or older).</li></ul><p>If you meet all 3 conditions, you can have someone else submit your application for you. The appointment must be under the name of the person submitting your application.</p><p>If you are not certain whether VFS Global has your fingerprints on record, you should submit your application in person. VFS Global cannot check this for you.</p></div></div></div><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-2-2" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">How can I change or cancel my appointment?</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-2-2" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p>To change or cancel your appointment, <a href="https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/contact-us">contact VFS Global in India</a>.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="component-wrapper content-small-wrapper"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><h2>Step 4: Go to your appointment</h2><p>Go to your appointment at VFS Global, and bring all the documents on your checklist from step 2 with you, plus the checklist itself.</p><p><a href="https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/attend-centre">See the address of VFS Global in India</a></p></div></div><div class="component-wrapper content-small-wrapper"><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-3-0" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">During your appointment</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-3-0" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p><span><span><span><span>At your appointment you should:</span></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>submit the documents that are on your checklist together with your passport;</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>have your fingerprints taken (only if you are 12 or older);</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>answer questions about your trip;</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>pay the visa fee;</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>say whether you want to collect your passport (with visa affixed) or have it sent to you; and</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>receive a reference number to track your application.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></div></div></div><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-3-1" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">Visa fee</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-3-1" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p><span><span><span>The overview of <a href="/consular-fees/india">consular fees in India</a> tells you what your visa will cost. You will also need to pay a service fee to VFS Global. </span></span></span></p></div></div></div><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-3-2" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">Response to your application</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-3-2" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p><span><span><span>Usually, you will receive an email in response to your application within 15聽days. This may take longer in some situations. In that case, you will receive a response within 45 days.</span></span></span></p><p><a href="/visa-the-netherlands/waiting-time-after-visa-application"><span><span><span>Find out more about visa application processing times</span></span></span></a></p></div></div></div><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-3-3" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">Tracking a visa application</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-3-3" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p><span><span><span>When you submit your application you will receive a reference number from VFS Global. You can use the number to <a href="https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/track-application">track the status of your visa application online</a>.</span></span></span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="component-wrapper content-small-wrapper"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><h2>Step 5: Collect your passport or have it sent to you</h2><p>You will receive an email once your application has been processed. The email won鈥檛 say whether your application was successful. You can collect your passport or have it sent to you. If your application was approved, the visa will be affixed to a page in your passport.</p></div></div><div class="component-wrapper content-small-wrapper"><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-4-0" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">Have your passport sent to you</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-4-0" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p><span><span><span><span>If you want to have your passport sent to you, you can ask during your appointment how to arrange this.</span></span></span></span></p></div></div></div><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-4-1" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">Collect your passport</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-4-1" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p><span><span><span>If you want to collect your passport in person, you will be given a collection date during your appointment. You can also have someone else collect your passport for you. </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>If you collect your passport yourself, you must bring: </span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>a valid identity document; and </span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>the payment receipt provided by VFS Global. </span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span>If someone else collects your passport for you, they must bring:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>a valid identity document;</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>a signed letter from you authorising them to collect your passport; and</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>the payment receipt provided by VFS Global.</span></span></span></li></ul></div></div></div><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-4-2" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">Check the information on your visa</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-4-2" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p><span><span><span><span><span>Check that all the information on your visa is correct, including your name and the validity period.聽</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><a href="/visa-the-netherlands/information-on-a-visa"><span><span><span><span>Find out more about the information on a visa</span></span></span></span></a></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>If any of the information is incorrect, or if you cannot use the visa, for example because the validity period does not match the dates of the airline tickets in your application, contact the Netherlands embassy in New Delhi.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><a href="mailto:nde-ca@minbuza.nl"><span><span><span><span>Email the Netherlands embassy</span></span></span></span></a></p></div></div></div></div><div class="component-wrapper content-small-wrapper"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><h2>Step 6: Prepare for your return trip</h2><p>Return to the Netherlands within 7 days of the date shown on your visa.</p></div></div><div class="component-wrapper content-small-wrapper"><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-5-0" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">Entry visa validity period</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-5-0" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p>Your entry visa is valid for 7 days after the date shown on the visa. You must return to the Netherlands within that period.</p></div></div></div><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-5-1" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">Travelling via a different Schengen area country</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-5-1" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p>You are only allowed to travel to the Netherlands via another country in the Schengen area if this is stated on your visa. The visa states the countries you are allowed to travel through on your way to the Netherlands. The entry visa does not give you the right to stay in any country other than the Netherlands.</p><p><a href="/eu-eea-efta-schengen-countries">See what countries are in the Schengen area</a></p></div></div></div><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-5-2" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">What else do I need to travel to the Netherlands?</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-5-2" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p><a href="/travel-netherlands">Check what you need for your trip back to the Netherlands</a></p></div></div></div><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-5-3" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">Arriving in the Netherlands</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-5-3" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p>When you arrive in the Netherlands or another Schengen area country, the visa in your passport will show border control that you are allowed to stay in the Netherlands.</p><p>Apply to the IND for a new residence permit once you have returned to the Netherlands.</p><ul><li><a href="https://ind.nl/en/extend-or-change-permit/extend/regular-temporary-residence-permit-extension">Find out how to extend your temporary residence permit</a></li><li><a href="https://ind.nl/en/extend-stay/permanent-residency/renew-permanent-residence-permit">Find out how to renew your permanent residence permit document</a></li></ul></div></div></div></div><div class="component-wrapper content-small-wrapper"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><h2>Contact</h2><p>Do you have a question about making an appointment at VFS Global or about the status of your application?</p><p><a href="https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/contact-us">Contact VFS Global in India</a></p><p>Do you have a question about something else?</p><p><a href="/contact">Contact NetherlandsWorldwide</a></p></div></div></div></main><footer class="BrFooter_wrapperWithFeedbackBar__mp5SG"><div class="layout-wrapper"><div class="no-js"></div><div id="surveyContent"></div></div><div class="PayOff_payOff__kzCDk Footer_payOff__n8mNy"><div class="layout-wrapper"><span>NetherlandsWorldwide</span><p class="PayOff_payOffText__aMuPv">Here to help. 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In that case, you will receive a response within 45 days.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/visa-the-netherlands/waiting-time-after-visa-application\" data-type=\"internal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind out more about visa application processing times\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},"title":"Response to your application","contentType":"p1o:accordionitem"},{"name":"p1o:accordionitem","displayName":"p1o:accordionitem","content":{"contentType":"hippostd:html","value":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you submit your application you will receive a reference number from VFS Global. You can use the number to \u003ca href=\"https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld/track-application\"\u003etrack the status of your visa application online\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},"title":"Tracking a visa application","contentType":"p1o:accordionitem"}],"actiontype":null,"localeString":"en","contentType":"p1o:accordion","id":"e18dd641-b138-44e6-bdcf-f062de74186d"}},"uad9642b83f624105838a87f69ec9a854":{"type":"document","links":{"site":{"type":"unknown"}},"meta":{},"data":{"name":"collect-or-send-passport-visa","displayName":"Collect or send passport/visa","text":{"contentType":"hippostd:html","value":"\u003ch2\u003eStep 5: Collect your passport or have it sent to you\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive an email once your application has been processed. The email won\u0026#8217;t say whether your application was successful. You can collect your passport or have it sent to you. 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You can also have someone else collect your passport for you. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you collect your passport yourself, you must bring: \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea valid identity document; and \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe payment receipt provided by VFS Global. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf someone else collects your passport for you, they must bring:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea valid identity document;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea signed letter from you authorising them to collect your passport; and\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe payment receipt provided by VFS Global.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e"},"title":"Collect your passport","contentType":"p1o:accordionitem"},{"name":"p1o:accordionitem","displayName":"p1o:accordionitem","content":{"contentType":"hippostd:html","value":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck that all the information on your visa is correct, including your name and the validity period.\u0026#160;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/visa-the-netherlands/information-on-a-visa\" data-type=\"internal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind out more about the information on a visa\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf any of the information is incorrect, or if you cannot use the visa, for example because the validity period does not match the dates of the airline tickets in your application, contact the Netherlands embassy in New Delhi.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:nde-ca@minbuza.nl\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmail the Netherlands embassy\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},"title":"Check the information on your visa","contentType":"p1o:accordionitem"}],"actiontype":null,"localeString":"en","contentType":"p1o:accordion","id":"4cf9f8c4-06d3-485c-b36a-52826f06be68"}},"u4409fdd5c3df48dda55afd858707880c":{"type":"document","links":{"site":{"type":"unknown"}},"meta":{},"data":{"name":"bereid-uw-terugreis-voor","displayName":"Bereid uw terugreis voor","text":{"contentType":"hippostd:html","value":"\u003ch2\u003eStep 6: Prepare for your return trip\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReturn to the Netherlands within 7 days of the date shown on your visa.\u003c/p\u003e"},"localeString":"en","contentType":"p1o:text","id":"4409fdd5-c3df-48dd-a55a-fd858707880c"}},"uaf86b753d3e3477589bacd26ef896971":{"type":"document","links":{"site":{"type":"unknown"}},"meta":{},"data":{"name":"bereid-uw-terugreis-voor","displayName":"Bereid uw terugreis voor","type":"Content","accordionitem":[{"name":"p1o:accordionitem","displayName":"p1o:accordionitem","content":{"contentType":"hippostd:html","value":"\u003cp\u003eYour entry visa is valid for 7 days after the date shown on the visa. You must return to the Netherlands within that period.\u003c/p\u003e"},"title":"Entry visa validity period","contentType":"p1o:accordionitem"},{"name":"p1o:accordionitem","displayName":"p1o:accordionitem","content":{"contentType":"hippostd:html","value":"\u003cp\u003eYou are only allowed to travel to the Netherlands via another country in the Schengen area if this is stated on your visa. The visa states the countries you are allowed to travel through on your way to the Netherlands. 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