Netherlands visa for Indian passport holders
A Indian passport holder must get a visa in advance to enter Netherlands.
Best-effort passport visa-free data — verify against the official source.
Visa required in advance
Tourist entry
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Days per visit
3
Visa routes tracked
Staying longer: every Netherlands visa route
The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in Netherlands, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, costs and processing times are on the country page, each linked to its official source.
| Route | Type | Stay | Income needed | Work | Residency path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAFT Self-Employment Residence (US citizens) | freelancer | 2 years, renewable | — | ||
| Residence Permit for Study | student | Length of the course plus a search year option | — | ||
| Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) | tourist | 90 days within any 180-day period | — | — | — |
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Visa rules change often — verify against the official government source linked on the Netherlands page before you travel or apply.