Schengen visa (Netherlands) – Netherlands in Australia

Short-stay visa for up to 90 days in any 180 days, applied for in the applicant's country of residence. Australian passport holders do not need one for short stays.

Where to apply in Australia

VFS Global application centres in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, for residents of Australia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of the Netherlands.

How to apply

Complete and print the online form (it carries a unique code) | gather the VFS checklist documents | book directly with VFS Global, 6 months to 15 days before travel | attend in person for documents, fingerprints and fees | collect the passport or have it returned

Applications are handled through VFS Global, https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/schengen-visa/apply-australia.

Documents you need

Completed online Schengen application form, printed (only online forms carry the unique code)
Documents on the VFS checklist for the main purpose of travel (tourism, business, family visit, medical etc.)
Passport (handed over at the appointment)
Digital photo and fingerprints taken at the appointment (not for children under 12)
Minors travelling with one parent or alone: consent letter and related documents
Apply at least 15 calendar days before travel and up to 6 months before

Fees and processing time

Official fee: EUR 90.00, children 6-11 EUR 45.00, under 6 free, low fee EUR 35.00
Service provider: VFS Global service charge EUR 24 (AUD 42.50)

Processing time: Typically 18 to 21 calendar days from receipt of passport and documents; up to 45 calendar days when volumes are high or extra checks or documents are needed (consultation with other Schengen states can take up to 7 days within that). VFS Global quotes an average of 15 and a maximum of 45 calendar days.

Good to know

Fee list is the Australia 2026 list (page last modified 26 May 2026); amounts are in EUR, converted at the exchange rate on payment day. Sydney takes cards/Eftpos only (no cash); Canberra takes cash AUD only. Some applicants are exempt from fees. Processing-time page last modified 12 October 2026; VFS one-pager has no date. Overstaying can bring a two-year Schengen visa sanction.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Netherlands's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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