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application if you are applying from outside the Netherlands.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p></div></div></div><div class="content-wrapper" data-testid="information-area"><div class="component-wrapper-no-margin"><div class="component-wrapper content-small-wrapper"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><div class="notification--warning"><span class="sr-only">Warning: </span>Due to a technical issue, there is a longer processing time for visa applications. The processing time usually takes 4 weeks. It may take up to 45 days. We apologize for the inconvenience.<br /><br /> Please do not contact us about the status of your application. You can track the status of your application online. We have no additional information about your application. <a href="/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-status">Read how you can track the status of your visa application for the Netherlands</a>.</div><h2>Processing times</h2><p>The processing times are listed below.</p><ul><li>Your application processing time will start on the day the Consular Services Organization of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs have received the documents needed for your application, together with your passport.</li><li>You’ll get a letter or email to let you know that a decision has been made on your application.</li></ul><table><thead><tr><th scope="col">Type of visa</th><th scope="col">Processing time</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Short-stay Schengen visa</strong></td><td>4 weeks</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Airport transit visa</strong></td><td>4 weeks</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Short-stay Caribbean visa</strong></td><td>15 calendar days</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Long-stay Caribbean visa</strong></td><td>15 calendar days</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Entry visa</strong></td><td>4 weeks</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Long-stay visa (mvv)</strong></td><td>10 working days</td></tr></tbody></table><h2>Why you might wait longer</h2><p>The processing time can further increase to 45 calendar days. Reasons why your visa application may take longer include:</p><ul><li>Your application is impacted by high volume.</li><li>Your application requires further consideration.</li><li>You need to provide additional documents.</li></ul><h2>How your Schengen visa application will be assessed</h2><p>Some Schengen member states want to exchange information about who is applying for Schengen visas. This check (known as ‘consultation’) is mandatory for <a href="https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/e6139169-6ec7-4374-a50a-eb2333411e3f_en">certain nationalities</a> and can take up to 7 days.</p><p>Your application will also be checked against the <a href="https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/schengen-information-system_en">Schengen Information System (SIS II)</a>. In addition, your application details will be checked against and saved in the <a href="https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-information-system_en">Visa Information System (VIS)</a>.</p><p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs uses <a href="/binaries/content/assets/pdfs-engels/factsheet-informatie-ondersteund-beslissen-visum-kort-verblijf-kvv-maart-2023-en.pdf">information-supported decision-making</a> to process applications faster and more effectively. Read the <a href="/visa-the-netherlands/schengen-visa/privacy-statement">privacy statement</a> to find out more about how your data is handled.</p><h2>Contact</h2><p>You can track the status of your visa application for the Netherlands online. We have no additional information about the status of your application. 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