Diplomatic and Official Visit Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Up to 28 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- Up to 1 year
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Holders of certain countries' diplomatic or service passports may be exempt from the visa requirement, even if visas are normally required for ordinary passport holders. Contact the IND Short Stay Visa Service for specific exemptions. Diplomatic staff at missions receive a separate Diplomatic Identification Card rather than a standard visa.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports from countries that require visas for the Schengen area, unless covered by a bilateral exemption agreement.
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Purpose of visit
Must be traveling for official government or diplomatic purposes.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Note Verbale from the sending government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or diplomatic mission, stating the purpose of the visit and the official capacity of the traveler
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare Note Verbale through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or diplomatic mission.
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Document submission
Submit visa application with Note Verbale and diplomatic passport at the Dutch embassy/consulate.
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Processing wait
Processing can take up to 4 weeks as consultation with other Schengen countries may be required.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa sticker from the embassy/consulate.