Netherlands Schengen visa
See Amsterdam's canals and tulip fields with a Netherlands Schengen visa from Dubai
Cruise past the gabled houses of Amsterdam, then cycle out to the tulip fields when they bloom in spring. When the Netherlands is your main stop, you apply for your Schengen visa to the Netherlands. Our visa team in Deira helps you prepare a complete file for the best chance of approval.
Who it is for
UAE residents with the Netherlands as the main stop
If you'll spend the most days in the Netherlands, or it's your first stop when the days are equal, the Netherlands is where you apply.
Family visits and business trips
If you're visiting family in Rotterdam or flying in for business, we can help. Tell us why you're travelling and we'll plan your file around it.
Ask us whether you qualify. We'll tell you on WhatsApp or by phone before you pay anything.
How we help
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We fill in your online form with you
The Netherlands asks you to complete the Schengen form online, so it gets a unique code. We fill it in with you and check every answer.
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We build your file from the checklist
VFS Global publishes a checklist for each reason for travel. We check every document against it. You bring the checklist to your appointment too.
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We help you book your appointment
You apply at VFS Global in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. We help you book a slot at least 15 days before you fly.
Applying for a Netherlands visa in the UAE
- Visa centre
- VFS Global in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- When to apply
- Up to six months before your trip and at least 15 days before you travel
- Fingerprints
- Taken at the centre, unless you gave them in the last 59 months
- Visa fee
- €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6 to 11 in the Dutch 2026 fee list for the UAE. Children under 6 pay nothing. VFS Global's service fee is extra.
We checked these points on 4 November 2026 with the Dutch government's NetherlandsWorldwide website. We check them again when we prepare your application.
Documents you'll usually need
- The Schengen application form, completed online and signed
- Your passport
- The documents on the VFS Global checklist for your reason for travel
- The checklist itself, to bring to your appointment
Your own list depends on your nationality and your trip, so we send you yours on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
How do you give my Netherlands visa its best chance?
We help you prepare a complete, careful file for the Dutch authorities, so it has the best chance of approval.
Where do I apply for a Netherlands visa from Dubai?
At VFS Global, which runs the Netherlands visa centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You complete the application form online first and bring your documents to your appointment.
How early should I apply?
You can apply up to six months before your trip. The Netherlands asks you to apply at least 15 days before you travel.
How much is the Netherlands visa fee?
The Dutch government's 2026 fee list for the UAE shows €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6 to 11. Children under 6 pay nothing. You pay in dirhams at the current exchange rate or by card in euros. VFS Global's service fee is extra.
How long can I stay on a Schengen visa?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period. A multiple-entry visa lets you make several visits for as long as it's valid.
Can I visit other Schengen countries on the same trip?
Yes. You apply to the Netherlands when you'll spend the most days there, or when it's your first stop and the days are equal. Tell us your route and we'll confirm where to apply.
Do I need to give my fingerprints again?
Not if you gave them in the last 59 months. Otherwise they're taken at the visa centre.
Can I pay for your visa service in instalments?
Yes. You can pay for our visa service and your flights in four instalments with Tabby or Tamara.
How do I get started?
Send us a WhatsApp message or call us with your travel dates, your nationality and your UAE residence status. We will tell you what you need and our price.
Can you book my flights as well?
Yes. You can book your flights with us too.
Schengen visas by country
If you'll spend most of your trip somewhere other than the Netherlands, pick that country to see where you apply from the UAE.
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Ask us for the price today
Message us on WhatsApp or give us a call about the Netherlands Schengen visa. Our team in Deira will tell you the price and what happens next.
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