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class="pane--intro pane--intro-elevated pane--intro-elevated pane pane--default" data-pane-type="intro"> <div class="container pr-0"> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-9 intro-elevated"> <div class="pane__content"> <div class="paragraph--call-to-action-button"> <div class="row no-gutters"> <div class="text-lead d-block col-lg-11"> <i class="text-lead--changed"> Last update: 8 August 2024 </i> <p>You applied for a short-stay visa or transit visa. Your application has been rejected and u do not agree with that decision. Find out how you can object.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="row no-gutters d-none d-sm-block"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-8"> <div id="indsitewidealertmeldingen" class="block block-ind-custom"> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <div data-sitewide-alert data-sitewide-alert-type="notification"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row no-gutters mt-4"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-8"> <div class="alert alert-muted spacing-below d-none d-sm-block"> <div class="field-exception-text"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><h3>Object in the right country</h3> <p>You can only object to the IND if the Netherlands has decided on your application. Did another country take the decision? Then you must object in that country.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row no-gutters order-3 px-3 px-sm-0"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-8"> <section class="pane--terms pane pane--default" data-pane-type=""> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="pane__content"> <ul class="purpose-of-stay--index"> <li><a href="#when-to-object">When to object</a></li> <li><a href="#who-can-object">Who can object</a></li> <li><a href="#process-and-costs"><div class="field-procedures-title"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item">Process and costs</div> </div> </div> </a></li> <li><a href="#see-also">See also</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="alert alert-muted spacing-below d-block d-sm-none"> <div class="field-exception-text"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><h3>Object in the right country</h3> <p>You can only object to the IND if the Netherlands has decided on your application. Did another country take the decision? Then you must object in that country.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row no-gutters d-block d-sm-none"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-8"> <div id="indsitewidealertmeldingen" class="block block-ind-custom"> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <div data-sitewide-alert data-sitewide-alert-type="notification"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="when-to-object"> <section class="pane pane--default" data-pane-type=""> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <h2 tabindex="0" class="pane__title ">When to object</h2> <div class="pane__content"> <section class="pane--wysiwyg pane--first pane pane--default" data-pane-type="wysiwyg"> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="pane__content"> <div class="paragraph--wysiwyg"> <p>You applied to a Dutch representation for a Schengen visa for a short stay in the Netherlands, for example for business, a holiday, or a family visit. Or you applied there for a transit visa for a transit in the Netherlands. Your visa application has been rejected. Or your visa has been revoked or annulled. Do you disagree with the decision? Then you can object. You must object within 4 weeks. The 4-week period starts 1 day after the decision has been announced.</p> <h3>Period for making a decision about visa objection</h3> <p>The IND has 12 weeks to approve or reject your objection. Did the IND receive your objection on time? Then the decision period starts on the first day after the end date on which you can object. Even if you submitted your objection earlier.</p> <p>At the moment, an appeal can take longer than 12 months to process. Is this too long for your situation? You can also apply for a new visa. Please note that you will then have to pay a visa fee again. Before your application, read the letter (decision) about the rejection carefully. It explains why you did not receive a visa. For example, because you could not show the correct documents. Then make sure that you do have the correct documents with the new application.</p> <p>For more information about a new visa application, visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: <a href="https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/schengen-visa">Applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div id="who-can-object"> <section class="pane pane--default" data-pane-type=""> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <h2 tabindex="0" class="pane__title ">Who can object</h2> <div class="pane__content"> <section class="pane--wysiwyg pane--first pane pane--default" data-pane-type="wysiwyg"> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="pane__content"> <div class="paragraph--wysiwyg"> <p>You can object yourself, or someone else can object for you. These people can object for you.</p> <ul> <li>Your legal representative. This is a parent, guardian, or someone else who manages your affairs.</li> <li>A lawyer.</li> <li>A specially authorised person. This is someone who you give permission to object on your behalf. You must give this person written permission (authorisation). Use this form:<br> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/4534.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Authorisation Objection Visa Decision 4534 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 136.87 KB)</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <h3>Assistance when objecting</h3> <p>You can ask someone who provides legal or other assistance to help you object. Find out more about legal or other assistance providers from the <a href="https://www.juridischloket.nl/" title="Juridisch loket">Juridisch Loket (legal aid and advice centre)</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div id="process-and-costs"> <section class="pane pane--default" data-pane-type=""> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <h2 tabindex="0" class="pane__title ">Process and costs</h2> <h3 tabindex="0" class="pane__subtitle "><div class="field-procedures-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item">These are the steps in the objection process:</div> </div> </div> </h3> <div class="pane__content"> <section class="pane pane--default pane pane--paddingless" data-pane-type=""> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="pane__content"> <div class=""> <div class=""> <div class="paragraph--accordion"> <div class="accordion"> <a class="accordion__toggler initializing" role='button' tabindex='0'> <span class="accordion__action accordion__action--open">Show details</span> <span class="accordion__action accordion__action--close">Hide details</span> </a> <ul class="accordion__content"> <li class="accordion-item procedure-content procedure-content-without-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>1. Check objection period</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>Check the date before which you must object. You have 4 weeks’ time to object. The 4-week period starts 1 day after the decision has been announced.</p> </div> <li class="accordion-item procedure-content procedure-content-without-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>2. Collect documents</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>Perhaps your Schengen visa application was incomplete. Please collect the missing documents. You will find a checklist of the documents required for your travel purpose on the <a href="https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/netherlands/india/english/#short-stay-schengen-visa">VFS Global website</a>. Is someone else objecting on your behalf? Then use the following authorisation:</p><div class="align-center"> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/4534.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Authorisation Objection Visa Decision 4534 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 136.87 KB)</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>And a copy of your passport.</p><p>Have official official foreign documents <a href="/en/translation-and-legalisation-of-documents" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="d2d3623b-7137-425c-b90a-37400ba656a8" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Translation and legalisation of documents">translated and legalised</a> into Dutch, English, French or German.</p><p> </p> </div> <li class="accordion-item procedure-content procedure-content-without-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>3. Objecting</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>You can object in writing or online.</p><h3>Objecting online</h3><p>Use the <a href="https://eforms.ind.nl/eDienstverlening/formulier/nl-NL/DefaultEnvironment/scVisumbezwaar.aspx" title="Visum bezwaar" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="110989f3-2241-4910-9eef-5029f1f40668" data-entity-substitution="canonical">online objection form</a> (in Dutch).</p><h3>Written objection</h3><p>Please send a written objection to the IND. You must do this in a letter.</p><h3>Content of written objection</h3><p>Your written objection must at least contain this information:</p><ul><li>your name, date of birth and address.</li><li>the date.</li><li>why you think the decision is incorrect.</li><li>your signature.</li><li>a copy of the decision.</li></ul><p>Send supporting documents.</p><p>Does it concern a visa for family or friends? Then please send the questionnaire <a href="https://ind.nl/nl/formulieren/4031.pdf" target="_blank">Vragenlijst Visumaanvraag</a> along with your objection. Do this for each visa applicant of 12 years and older. The Vragenlijst Visumaanvraag is only available in Dutch.</p><p>You can send the completed forms together with all the supporting documents to the IND. Are you not able to send the questionnaire together with the objection? Then forward it as soon as possible. </p><h3>Postal address and fax</h3><p>Send your written objection to:</p><p>IND Visadienst<br>Postbus 2<br>9560 AA Ter Apel</p><p>Or by fax: 088-04 32853</p><h3>Uploading additional digital documents</h3><p><span>Do you wish to send additional document to the IND? And is your objection still in progress with the IND? If you have a DigiD account, </span><a href="https://ind.nl/en/after-your-application/uploading-documents"><span>uploading documents</span></a><span> is quick and easy.</span></p><p> </p> </div> <li class="accordion-item procedure-content procedure-content-without-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>4. Costs of objection</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>Objecting is free of charge.</p> </div> <li class="accordion-item procedure-content procedure-content-without-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>5. Wait for decision on objection</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>The IND must take a decision within a 6-week decision period. We can extend this by another 6 weeks.</p> <p>Did the IND receive your objection on time? Then the decision period starts on the first day after the final date on which you could submit your objection. Sending your objection earlier does not change that.</p> <h3>What if the IND decides late?</h3> <p>Has the decision period expired and you still do not have a decision on your objection? Find out what you can do if <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="59f90863-aabf-4ba7-8b4a-b177d1c5cb15" href="/en/service-and-contact/contact-with-ind/ind-late-with-decision" title="IND late with decision">the IND is late with its decision</a>.</p> </div> <li class="accordion-item procedure-content procedure-content-without-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>6. Decision on objection</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>You will receive the decision in a letter. The decision can be positive or negative.</p> <ul> <li>Founded objection. The decision is positive.</li> <li>Unfounded objection. The decision is negative. You can <a href="https://www.rechtspraak.nl/Onderwerpen/Visum">appeal against this decision to court</a>.</li> </ul> </div> <li class="accordion-item procedure-content procedure-content-without-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>7. Collect visa</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>Did u get a positive decision? Then you must collect your visa at the Dutch representation where you initially submitted your visa application.</p> <p>You must enter the Netherlands within 6 months after you have received the decision on objection. Would you like to travel later? Then you must submit a new visa application.</p> <p>Go to Netherlandsworldwide.nl for all <a href="https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/after-objecting-refused-application">information on how to collect your visa after a positive decision on your objection</a>.</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div id="see-also"> <section class="pane pane--default" data-pane-type=""> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <h2 tabindex="0" class="pane__title ">See also</h2> <div class="pane__content"> <section class="pane--wysiwyg pane--first pane pane--default" data-pane-type="wysiwyg"> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="pane__content"> <div class="paragraph--wysiwyg"> <ul class="styled-list"> <li class="styled-list-item styled-list-item--arrow"><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" 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