Schengen Visa (Short Stay)

Complete your own application form online — only then will you receive a form with a unique code. Forms without this code may cause issues while processing your application, so don't use someone else's form.

Must not be more than 10 years old, have at least 2 empty visa pages, be valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area, and bear your signature. If you hold the new (blue) Vietnamese passport, it is only recognised if your place of birth is stated on the personal details page — if it isn't, ask the Vietnamese authorities to add it with a stamp and signature before you apply.

For example: a passport or other travel document, a residence permit valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area, a visa, or a work permit. Unlike some other countries' own scenarios in this app, Vietnam has no non-resident fallback — you can only submit an application through this channel if you live in Vietnam.

Employee: a recent statement from your employer stating your job title, contract duration, and salary, or a certificate of employment — plus bank statements or payslips from the previous 3 months. Self-employed: a business permit or a photocopy of your income tax return, plus bank statements from the previous 3 months. Student: a document proving you're enrolled in a study programme in your country of residence, stating your area of study and its duration. If none of these apply to you: for example, a document proving you're a caregiver, own a home or other immovable property, or have children attending school in your country of residence.

A hotel reservation or rental agreement for the entire duration of your trip. If you own a home or other immovable property in the Netherlands, show proof of this instead.

If you pay these costs yourself: your bank statements from the previous 3 months and, if employed, 3 recent payslips.

You don't need a paid travel ticket. If participating in an organised tour, you'll need a booking or reservation for it. If travelling by rental car, you'll need a driving licence and a rental agreement.

Must state that the insurance covers all Schengen area countries for your entire stay, and covers at least €30,000 in medical expenses (hospital stay/treatment, emergency care, prescription medication, and repatriation, including in the event of death).

A recent extract of the child's birth certificate, and a consent form signed by the parent(s)/guardian(s) not travelling. Plus a signed valid travel document of the parent(s)/guardian(s) not travelling; the biographical data page of a travelling parent/guardian's own Schengen visa, if they have one; a death certificate if a parent/guardian has died; official proof of guardianship if a guardian has been appointed; or a court order permitting the minor to travel, if there is one.