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Netherlands visa application centres in India
VFS Global takes Dutch visa applications in India, in 12 cities, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Chandigarh among them. The Dutch government sends Schengen applicants to 12 VFS centres and tells them to book the appointment themselves, not through an intermediary.
Some facts below come from archived copies of the official pages, because the live sites blocked our reader; each one shows the date of the copy.
Where Dutch visas are handled in India
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VFS GlobalAhmedabad | Not on the official pages we could read | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalBengaluru | Not on the official pages we could read | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalChandigarh | Not on the official pages we could read | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalChennai | Not on the official pages we could read | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalKochi | Not on the official pages we could read | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalHyderabad | Not on the official pages we could read | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalJalandhar | Not on the official pages we could read | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalKolkata | Not on the official pages we could read | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalLucknow | Not on the official pages we could read | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalMumbai | Not on the official pages we could read | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalPune | Not on the official pages we could read | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalNew Delhi | Not on the official pages we could read | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
Book only on the official site: visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay visa, adult | EUR 90 | home-affairs.ec.europa.euread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, normal fee (2026 list) | EUR 90 | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, child 6-11 | EUR 45 | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, child under 6 | EUR 0 | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Operator and cities. NetherlandsWorldwide sends Schengen visa applicants in India to the VFS Global application centre in 12 cities: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune or New Delhi. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Who may apply. The Indian centres accept applications from people who live in India, Afghanistan or Bhutan. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Appointment at VFS. Applicants book an appointment with VFS Global once they have all documents; the booking link is VFS Global India for the Netherlands. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- No intermediaries. The Dutch government tells applicants to book the appointment themselves and not through an intermediary. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- When to apply. Apply up to 6 months before the trip (seafarers 9 months) and at least 15 calendar days before travel. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Submission by someone else. Someone else may submit the application if the applicant is 12 or older and gave fingerprints for a Schengen, airport transit or entry visa in the past 59 months. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Centre address. The address of the VFS centres is published on the VFS Global page, which the Dutch portal links to. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Service costs always due. A VFS Global service charge is always payable, even when the visa fee is waived. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Payment. Consular fees in India are paid by credit card or in cash in Indian rupees. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. Average processing time for a Schengen visa is 18 to 21 calendar days. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Longer processing. Processing can take up to 45 calendar days, for example at high volume or when more documents are needed. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- High-season warning. The processing-time page currently warns that the high season may make the average longer. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Who processes. The processing time starts when the Consular Services Organisation of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the documents and passport. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Photo taken at VFS. Applicants who go through the external service provider need not bring a photo; it is taken at the appointment. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Tracking. VFS Global gives a reference number for online tracking of the application. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Fee fraud warning. The embassy never asks anyone to pay the application or visa fee into a bank account. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Centres added (Chandigarh, Kochi, Pune). The Dutch portal listed 9 VFS cities in December 2024; by January 2026 the list had grown to 12, adding Chandigarh, Cochin and Pune. No dated announcement was found. netherlandsworldwide.nl, archived copy of 9 Dec 2024
Which office covers where you live
- Dutch missions in India. Besides the embassy in New Delhi, the Netherlands has consulates general in Mumbai (Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Goa) and Bengaluru (south Indian states); visa applications still go through VFS. netherlandsandyou.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
What changed, and when
- Fees may change. The fee list carries a disclaimer that amounts may change at any time. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
Rules for every Schengen country
- Service centre fee on top. The EU says visa service centres may charge an extra fee on top of the visa fee. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. A Schengen visa decision normally takes 15 days and can be extended to 45 days. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- When to apply. Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before the trip. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you still hand in the application at the centre yourself, and only the embassy or the deciding office decides. Agencies on our India list that name Dutch or Schengen visas on their own websites. In New Delhi: Airocity Visas, Continental Immigration, Destination Experts, MK Travel Services, Skyline Visa and Travel Management and Visa Walk; in Ahmedabad: Abroad Consultancy, Goodwind, Parul Tours and Travels, Shivansh Consultants and Travlys; in Bengaluru: Global Visa Internationals, Miras Visa Services, Travel Visa Xperts, Travellerz Dezire and Trawellday Tours & Travels; in Kochi: Ezvisa Immigration, Flywell Tours & Travels, Global Visa Online, SAP Visas (SAP Travel Advisers) and Visa Roots; in Mumbai: BTW Visa Services, Fly For Holidays, Prominent Visa Services, SunRaj Travels and World Visa; in Amritsar: IBT Overseas, Skybird International and The Time Immigration; in Gurugram: Gurgaon Visa Services, My Visa Friend and Visaafy; in Hyderabad: IMAD Travel, Westin Travel and Yaseen Overseas Tours and Travels; in Noida: My Travel Window, Noida Visa Services and Orange Tree Travel Services; in Chandigarh: Advice Immigration and IBT Overseas; in Jalandhar: Skybird International and Universal Travels; in Pune: Global Getway and Trivocity; in Vadodara: Everland Tourism & Visa Consultant and Tej Visa Consultancy; in Coimbatore: Turas Holidays; in Indore: AVF Consultant (Anand Visa Facilitators); in Jaipur: Travel Saga Holidays; in Kolkata: Kundu Travels; in Kozhikode: Santamonica Tours & Travels; in Panaji: Zest Tours & Travels; in Thiruvananthapuram: Santamonica Tours & Travels.
FAQ
Where do I apply for a Dutch visa in India?
At VFS Global, in 12 cities, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Chandigarh among them. Book on visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld.
Do I need an appointment at VFS Global?
Applicants book an appointment with VFS Global once they have all documents; the booking link is VFS Global India for the Netherlands (netherlandsworldwide.nl, read 1 Nov 2026). Applicants who go through the external service provider need not bring a photo; it is taken at the appointment (netherlandsworldwide.nl, read 1 Nov 2026).
How much is the Dutch visa fee in India?
Schengen short-stay visa, adult: EUR 90; Schengen visa, normal fee (2026 list): EUR 90; Schengen visa, child 6-11: EUR 45; Schengen visa, child under 6: EUR 0.
How long does a Dutch visa take from India?
Average processing time for a Schengen visa is 18 to 21 calendar days (netherlandsworldwide.nl, read 1 Nov 2026). Processing can take up to 45 calendar days, for example at high volume or when more documents are needed (netherlandsworldwide.nl, read 1 Nov 2026).
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: netherlandsworldwide.nl, netherlandsandyou.nl and home-affairs.ec.europa.eu. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.