What documents do you need to apply for a Schengen Visa?
The number and kind of documents needed to apply for a visa depends on country specific circumstances and the purpose of your travel. Supporting documents are required to determine if your visit might threaten public safety, national and/or international relations and if you were ever denied entrance into Schengen territory in the past. Also the purpose of your travel will be evaluated to rule out illegal immigration.
The documents mentioned are an indication of what you could bring to support your visa application. It is recommended that you carefully check which documents could be helpful in your specific case. Should you need more or other documents, you will be informed accordingly during the visa application interview.
A signed passport, valid until at least three months after completion of the intended journey, plus a photocopy of pages 1 to 9 (old model) or 1 to 5 (new model) AND any other pages that contain visa, immigration stamps, stamps from other embassies or any other information.
One fully, correctly and clearly completed application form, duly dated and signed by the applicant.
Two recent pictures (3,5 x 4 cm, no older than 3 months, no computer adjustments, face forward, light colored background.) Head scarves should not cover eye browes, cheek bones, nose, mouth and chin.
Previous passports if available.
Payment of visa fee: the exchange of € 60 in Rls.
Proof of reservation airline ticket.
Proof of travel purpose and sufficient economical and social ties to Iran, for example:
An original letter from your employer or company stating for example: the purpose of your visit, name of applicant, the Iranian company the applicant is representing, the position of the applicant within this company, the purpose of the visit, duration of stay, whether or not they will bear the cost for your stay, guarantee for timely return of applicant and any other relevant information if applicable. The invitation letter should be faxed directly to the embassy and carried in original by the applicant.
In case you have your own business: official Gazettes for notice of establishment and the latest changes in the company and a copy; commercial card issued by the Ministry of Commerce and a copy; establishment license or agreement in principle issued by the Ministry of Industries/heavy industries and a copy; a letter from your company mentioning your name/ address and telephone number of the company/ purpose of the visit/ duration of stay/ whether or not your company will bear the cost for your stay and any other relevant information if applicable; proof that your company is solvent.
In case you are an employee of a company: official payrolls (first and last months of the employment is required), stamped by the Security-Organisation (list-e-bimeh); an introduction letter of your company (mentioning telephone number and address of your company, your name, what line of business your company is in, the reason for your visit and whether or not your company bears the cost of your travel).
In case you represent the inviting company: original contract of representation of inviting company and a copy.
Proof of past business with the inviting company or any other international business done, such as: bill of lading, proof of payment (a pro-forma invoice is not accepted as proof of past business) or contracts signed.
An invitation (in Dutch or English) from the inviting company in the Netherlands mentioning the duration, period and purpose of your intended stay.
Original bank statements from your company and/or private bank account of the last three months.
Original Shanas-nameh (family registration) of the applicant and a copy of all relevant pages and (if applicable) the original Shanas-nameh and a copy of all relevant pages of husband/ wife.
If deemed necessary, additional accompanying document may be requested during the interview.
All documents not in English should be translated.
All original documents should be handed in, plus a photocopy. The originals, including your passport, will be returned to you.
When you come to collect your visa:
Proof of travel/accident insurance (including cost of repatriation). Coverage: a minimum of 30,000 Euro (Thirty Thousand Euro) for the whole duration of the stay, valid for all Schengen countries. This insurance should not be purchased before the visa application is approved.
A confirmed and paid hotel booking (non-refundable).
A confirmed airline ticket (non-refundable, non- reroutable).
Your passport.
Please note that:
All applicants should provide the appropriate fee (the exchange of € 60 in Rls.) which is non-refundable.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
The visa officer may request additional information and/or documents and/or a second interview at any time.
Important! The Schengen laws regulate that all visa applications by Afghan, Irani and Iraqi passport holders, need to be submitted for consultation to all 15 Schengenpartners. Please take into account a minimum of 10 working days before you may be informed on approval of your visa.
A signed passport, valid until at least three months after completion of the intended journey, plus a photocopy of pages 1 to 9 (old model) or 1 to 5 (new model) AND any other pages that contain visa, immigration stamps, stamps from other embassies or any other information.
One fully, correctly and clearly completed application form, duly dated and signed by the applicant.
Two recent pictures (color, 3,5 x 4 cm, no older than 3 months, no computer adjustments, face forward, light colored background.) Head scarves should not cover eye browes, cheek bones, nose, mouth and chin.
Previous passports if available.
Payment of visa fee: the exchange of € 60 in Rls.
Proof of reservation airline ticket.
Concerning minor children: written consent from the parents or custodians.
Proof of travel purpose and sufficient economical and social ties to Iran, for example:
An original letter from your employer (and list-e-bimeh).
Evidence of sufficient funds such as: salary-slips of the last three months (and list-e-bimeh if salary slips are of employer in Iran); bank-statements of the last three months etc.
Original Shanas-nameh (family registration) of the applicant and a copy of all relevant pages and (if applicable) the original Shanas-nameh and a copy of all relevant pages of husband/ wife.
Student card (if applicable)
Property papers, proof of own company, proof of pension/income, proof of direct family-members staying in Iran, proof of children going to school etc.
Proof of itinerary.
If deemed necessary, additional accompanying documents may be required during the interview.
All documents not in English should be translated into English.
All original documents need to be handed in, plus a photocopy. The originals, including your passport, will be returned to you.
When you come to collect your visa:
Proof of travel/accident insurance (including cost of repatriation). Coverage: a minimum of 30,000 Euro (Thirty Thousand Euro) for the whole duration of the stay, valid for all Schengen countries. This insurance should not be purchased before the visa application is approved.
A confirmed and paid hotel booking (non-refundable).
A confirmed airline ticket (non-refundable, non- reroutable).
Your passport.
Please note that:
All applicants should provide the appropriate fee (the exchange of € 60 in Rls.) which is non-refundable.
Upon submitting the application the applicant is required to produce the supporting documents.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
The visa officer may request additional information and/or documents and/or a second interview at any time.
Important! The Schengen laws regulate that all visa applications by Afghan, Irani and Iraqi passport holders, need to be submitted for consultation to all 15 Schengenpartners. In addition, in some cases, Netherlands authorities will also need to be consulted on a visa application. It is recommended that applicants for tourist visa’s apply 3 months before their intended travel, to ensure a timely issuance of their visa.
Travel purpose: visiting family, relatives or friends
For a tourist visa to visit your family, relatives or friends, you need to bring:
A signed passport, valid until at least three months after completion of the intended journey, plus a photocopy of pages 1 to 9 (old model) or 1 to 5
(new model) AND any other pages that contain visa, immigration stamps, stamps from other embassies or any other information.
One fully, correctly and clearly completed application form, duly dated and signed by the applicant.
Two recent pictures (3,5 x 4 cm, no older than 3 months, no computer adjustments, face forward, light colored background.) Head scarves should not cover eye browes, cheek bones, nose, mouth and chin.
Previous passports if available.
Payment of visa fee: the exchange of € 60 in Rls.
Proof of reservation airline ticket.
Proof of travel purpose and sufficient economical and social ties to Iran, for example:
Evidence of sufficient funds, should you finance the trip and stay yourself, such as: salary-slips of the last three months (and list-e-bimeh if salary slips are of employer in Iran); bank-statements of the last three months etc.
An invitation letter, in Dutch or English language, from the referent (host/sponsor) in the Netherlands, mentioning the duration and period of your intended stay.
A original legalised guarantee statement from the referent in the Netherlands obtainable from the Town Hall in the city of residence of referent. This statement should not be older than 3 months and should include evidence of sufficient funds from sponsor.
A photocopy of the (Dutch) passport or residence permit of the referent.
All documents not in English should be translated into English.
All original documents need to be handed in, plus a photocopy. The originals, including your passport, will be returned to you.
Original Shanas-nameh (family registration) of the applicant and a copy of all relevant pages and (if applicable) the original Shanas-nameh and a copy of all relevant pages of husband/ wife.
When you come to collect your visa:
Proof of travel/accident insurance (including cost of repatriation). Coverage: a minimum of 30,000 Euro (Thirty Thousand Euro) for the whole duration of the stay, valid for all Schengen countries. This insurance should not be purchased before the visa application is approved.
A confirmed airline ticket (non-refundable, non- reroutable).
Your passport.
Please note that:
All applicants should provide the appropriate fee (the exchange of € 60 in Rls.).
Upon submitting the application the applicant is required to produce the supporting documents.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
The visa officer may request additional information and/or documents and/or a second interview at any time.
Important! The Schengen laws regulate that all visa applications by Afghan, Irani and Iraqi passport holders, need to be submitted for consultation to all 15 Schengenpartners. In addition, in some cases, Netherlands authorities will also need to be consulted on a visa application. It is recommended that applicants planning to visit family, relatives and/or friends, apply 3 months before their intended travel, to ensure a timely issuance of their visa.
A signed passport, valid until at least three months after completion of the intended journey, plus a photocopy of pages 1 to 9 (old model) or 1 to 5 (new model) AND any other pages that contain visa, immigration stamps, stamps from other embassies or any other information.
One fully, correctly and clearly completed application form, duly dated and signed by the applicant.
Two recent pictures (3,5 x 4 cm, no older than 3 months, no computer adjustments, face forward, light colored background.) Head scarves should not cover eye browes, cheek bones, nose, mouth and chin.
Previous passports if available.
Payment of visa fee: the exchange of € 60 in Rls.
A confirmed airline ticket (non-refundable, non- reroutable)
Valid visa to final destination if applicable.
All documents not in English should be translated into English.
All original documents need to be handed in, plus a photocopy. The originals, including your passport, will be returned to you.
Please note that:
All applicants should provide the appropriate fee (the exchange of € 60 in Rls.) which is non-refundable.
Upon submitting the application the applicant is required to produce the supporting documents.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
The visa officer may request additional information and/or documents and/or a second interview at any time.
For a transit visa with a maximum of five days stays-over in the Netherlands, you need to bring:
A signed passport, valid until at least three months after completion of the intended journey, plus a photocopy of pages 1 to 9 (old model) or 1 to 5 (new model) AND any other pages that contain visa, immigration stamps, stamps from other embassies or any other information.
One fully, correctly and clearly completed application form, duly dated and signed by the applicant.
Two recent pictures (3,5 x 4 cm, no older than 3 months, no computer adjustments, face forward, light colored background.) Head scarves should not cover eye browes, cheek bones, nose, mouth and chin.
Previous passports if available.
Payment of visa fee: the exchange of € 60 in Rls.
Proof of reservation airline ticket.
All documents not in English should be translated into English.
All original documents need to be handed in, plus a photocopy. The originals, including your passport, will be returned to you.
When you come to collect your visa:
Proof of travel/accident insurance (including cost of repatriation). Coverage: a minimum of 30,000 Euro (Thirty Thousand Euro) for the whole duration of the stay, valid for all Schengen countries.
Valid visa to final destination.
A confirmed & paid hotel booking.
A confirmed airline ticket (non-refundable, non-reroutable)
Your passport
Please note that:
All applicants should provide the appropriate fee (the exchange of € 60 in Rls.).
Upon submitting the application the applicant is required to produce the supporting documents.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
The visa officer may request additional information and/or documents and/or a second interview at any time.
Important! The Schengen laws regulate that all visa applications by Afghan, Irani and Iraqi passport holders, need to be submitted for consultation to all 15 Schengenpartners. In addition, in some cases, Netherlands authorities will also need to be consulted on a visa application. It is recommended that applicants planning to visit family, relatives and/or friends, apply 3 months before their intended travel, to ensure a timely issuance of their visa.
If you are applying for a visa based on a medical treatment in The Netherlands, please bring the following documents:
A signed passport, valid until at least three months after completion of the intended journey, plus a photocopy of pages 1 to 9 (old model) or 1 to 5 (new model) AND any other pages that contain visa, immigration stamps, stamps from other embassies or any other information.
One fully, correctly and clearly completed application form, duly dated and signed by the applicant.
Two recent pictures (3,5 x 4 cm, no older than 3 months, no computer adjustments, face forward, light colored background.) Head scarves should not cover eye browes, cheek bones, nose, mouth and chin.
Previous passports if available.
Payment of visa fee: the exchange of € 60 in Rls.
Proof of reservation airline ticket.
Supporting letter from the treating doctor in Iran (in English)
Invitation letter from the treating doctor and/or hospital in The Netherlands.
Proof of payment for medical treatment and/or medical insurance.
All documents not in English should be translated into English.
All original documents need to be handed in, plus a photocopy. The originals, including your passport, will be returned to you.
Proof of reservation airline ticket.
When you come to collect your visa:
Proof of travel/accident insurance (including cost of repatriation). Coverage: a minimum of 30,000 Euro (Thirty Thousand Euro) for the whole duration of the stay, valid for all Schengen countries.
Valid visa to final destination.
A confirmed & paid hotel booking.
A confirmed airline ticket (non-refundable, non-reroutable)
Transit visa with stay-over in the Netherlands
