Netherlands business visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Netherlands business Schengen visa when you apply from United Kingdom.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
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To
Netherlands
Type
C · BUSINESS
Apply at
UK
Centre
VAC
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Action neededBusiness — short stay (Type C) · applying from United Kingdom.
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Competent authority
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in London; applications via VFS Global (London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham). Residents of the UK only.
Application centre
VFS Global (London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham)
Recommended — commonly expected even when not on the official list
Cover letterA letter of introduction stating who you are and why you are travelling.
Travel itineraryA day-by-day plan of your trip to attach to the application.
Fees
Consular (Type C)
€90
Service fee
£18
Est. total (adult)
£99
Long stay (Type D)
€228
The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in GBP · centre: VFS Global.
Fee notes
VFS Global. Long-stay is MVV (IND) route, roughly €210–€350; ~€228 cited.
Timeline
medium confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
4–10 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
Roughly 2-6 weeks in the May-September peak; slots can fill within minutes when released.
Application centre
VFS Global (external service provider for the Netherlands consulate). London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh.
Timeline notes
Official NetherlandsWorldwide guidance advises applying no later than 45 days before travel. Standard decision 15 days, up to 30-45 in busy months.
Funds to show
high confidenceThe amount you must be able to prove, per the Schengen Borders Code reference amount. It depends only on the destination — not on your nationality or where you apply.
Per day
€55
Minimum
—
In EUR ≈
as shown
Notes
EUR 55 per person per day is the basis border-control officials use. Applied flexibly per planned duration, reason for visit and personal circumstances; traveller must also have funds for the return journey (or a guarantor/sponsor).
Consulates apply discretion and may expect a buffer above this figure — treat it as a floor, not a guarantee.
Funds source ↗⚠ Special cases & caveats
- British and EU/EEA/Swiss citizensNo Schengen visa required for short stays; only third-country nationals legally resident in the UK need to apply.
- Proof of residence validityUK residence permit / eVisa must be valid for at least 1 month after leaving the Schengen area.