Questions tagged [netherlands]
A country in Western Europe, bordering Belgium, Germany and the North Sea.
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Where can a UK resident get a Maestro card?
Looking for an issuer of Maestro cards in the UK, as I will be travelling to and from and The Netherlands frequently, and do not wish to carry cash and will not be becoming a resident.
Mastercard and ...
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Conference invitation letter but applying to other Schengen country
I planned to go to Europe for tourism for 12 days, 8 days I will be in Amsterdam and Rotterdam and 1 day in Brussels and maybe Spain the rest of the days, so I will apply for Schengen visa Netherlands ...
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Can I get temporary health insurance while moving to the US?
Soon, I will be moving from the Netherlands to the US on an H1B visa. My new employer in the US provides health insurance as soon as my contract starts. However, I will arrive one week before the ...
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Regarding Netherlands Schengen visa rejection
Recent I applied for Netherlands Schengen visa from India to attend conference at Rotterdam. Unfortunately my visa
got rejected even though my documents are fine. I don't have time for appeal ...
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Can a one way NS Ticket be used as an OV-Chipkaart for P+R Parking in Amsterdam?
I will be flying to Amsterdam in a few weeks, renting a car, and then driving to Germany. On my arrival day, I have a few hours before checking into my hotel and am considering dropping the car off at ...
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Schengen travel with minor Indian child born in Netherlands
We plan a travel to Germany and Austria with our 5 month old baby who is holding a indian passport issued by Indian embassy in Netherlands but does not have Dutch resident permit id. Is it ok to ...
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Travelling to Netherland via Frankfurt [duplicate]
Going to Maastricht on student visa with Multi Schengen visa issued by Netherlands embassy in India. Can I take a flight to Frankfurt and from Frankfurt to Maastricht by Bus? Some people say that ...
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Multiple Entry Schengen Visa: France or Netherlands?
I currently hold a Tier-4 UK student visa, but will be looking at applying for a multiple entry Schengen visa to be able to visit my mother, who's moving to the Netherlands end of this year. However, ...
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Schengen Visa got rejected by Netherlands embassy. Where and how should I reapply? [India] [duplicate]
I am travelling to Europe on August 5th. Itinerary is: Arrival in Barcelona, 3 days there, 3 days in Paris, 4 in Amsterdam and 4 in Belgium and then back. I am from India and have never travelled ...
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Visiting Schengen Countries with Type D Visa
I have been issued a Type D Visa for studying in the Netherlands.
I know I can travel in schengen countries with this Visa, but can I enter any country before visiting Netherlands?
I am planning to ...
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If Dutch railways suggests a 5-min connection, is it definitely doable?
I've looked up a ticket for a connection from Brussels to Den Haag, with a five minute connection in Breda. This connection is suggested by the railway company, is that some kind of commitment that ...
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Travel to Netherlands together with non-EU spouse
Is it possible to travel to the Netherlands without the Schengen visa, my non-EU wife and myself UK/EU citizen? It's just for a 3 day trip.
Instead using UK issued marriage certificate, non-EU spouse'...
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Moving to Netherlands: Student Residence Permit [closed]
I am a US citizen who has received a Residence permit for the Netherlands because I am studying at a university there for two years.
I have bought my plane ticket, but I am worried that I will be ...
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Can I bring these foods from the US to the Netherlands? And do I need to declare it?
Firstly, I am so confused by this whole process. When I visited The Netherlands a year ago, I didn't bring anything with me but on the way back I brought alcohol and cheese but never declared it and I ...
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Where to purchase GVB Day Tickets in Schiphol?
Is there a map online that shows where in Schiphol Airport tickets can be purchased for the GVB day ticket?
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Netherlands Tram / Train ticketing [duplicate]
The Dutch GVB transportation features and all daypass for the Amsterdam Tram. I am strongly considering using it for transportation between the Rennaisance Hotel (near Centraal station) and the ...
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Renting farmhouse in Netherlands - is it normal to be asked to pay deposit via bank transfer?
I am going to be travelling to Netherlands and trying to book a farmhouse for 3 night long stay. The farmhouse I am looking at is listed on Booking but is unavailable on the dates I am interested in. ...
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Netherlands Taxi Fare Estimation
Is there a rule of thumb that can be applied to estimating Taxi cost (maybe linear cost per kilometer + fixed fee)? Maybe there is a good (authoritative) web application?
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How to apply for a visa for a stateless person to come to Canada from the Netherlands
My girlfriend and her daughter are living in the Netherlands.
Her daughter has a Dutch passport but she does not.
Is there anyway that she can apply for a visa to come to Canada for a visit?
And ...
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Can I buy tickets to Neerpelt in Amsterdam (Schiphol), and where would I find that information?
I'm traveling to Neerpelt through Amsterdam (I will arrive at the Airport during a morning this weekend). Can I buy train tickets to Belgium, specifically Neerpelt, there?
Could I even pre-order them ...
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Dutch visa was annulled on entering France
Sorry for the lengthy post.
So I planned for an Europe trip and applied for my schengen visa at the Dutch embassy in Tokyo. I applied at the Dutch embassy because I was planning on staying for 6days ...
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TLS visa center ukvi mup product
what exactly is this UKVI service MUP product and why it is asking for another €66.88 after I have paid my visa fee?
I am applying in the Netherlands
thank you
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Can I use my multiple entry Schengen business visa for tourism? [duplicate]
I was issued a multiple entry Schengen business visa starting February 19, the validity is for 1 year and maximum stay is for 30 days. I was supposed to travel to Amsterdam for work which got ...
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Can I be sent back home if I don't have documentary evidence to show that I will in fact return to my country?
I am a Peruvian citizen intending to travel to The Netherlands in July to visit my girlfriend, she is a dutch citizen. I intend to stay for 85 days or so, because I would like to visit a few friends ...
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Use of European Netgear Nighthawk M1 in the US
I'm planning on buying a Netgear Nighthawk M1 for use in the EU but also on holiday in the US.
Now I know there are different frequencies and bands in the US that make it so EU devices cannot work ...
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Transportation in Netherlands: to and around Amsterdam
In June, I plan to visit Amsterdam for 4 days. We will need to travel to Hoofdorp and Bussum to visit relatives. In the past I have stayed at hotels in the Hoofdorp area that provide parking as part ...
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Is it possible to safely park a bicycle near the entrance of the Ouwehands Dierenpark?
I plan to visit Ouwehands Dierenpark with a friend, and to move more quickly around we plan to use bicycles and carry them with us on trains.
Is it possible to safely park a bicycle near the entrance ...
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Schengen Single entry Business Visa to Multi entry
I hold an Indian passport. I am invited by a company in Netherlands for an interview in April last week-May first week 2019. They provided a letter to be shown at embassy requesting Single entry ...
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Netherlands checklist, document proving caregiver in your original country
We applied for a Netherlands visa, but our kids will stay in our country
If we attach their school registration form would it be a good document?
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Visiting Netherlands with Italian Schengen visa without visiting Italy [duplicate]
I had a plan to visit Italy on a company trip. Got the visa from the Italian embassy but unfortunately, the company has now changed plans to visit the Netherlands. The company says I can travel to the ...
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Entering Canary Islands with Multi Schengen Visa issued by The Netherlands [duplicate]
We live in Amsterdam and i am married to a Russian that also has a dutch paspoort.
We applied for a Multi Schengen visa for her parents. The both got it for 4 and mom for 5 years.
They traveled to ...
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Is it safe to use non-cash payment in Amsterdam red light district?
Some houses in Amsterdam red light district offer the possibility to pay not only with cash but also with cards.
However, is it safe to use non-cash payment in such location?
The safety I am ...
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Will a driving offence in the Netherlands in my UK registered car be added to my UK licence?
I have recently made a huge mistake and drove my car in the Netherlands while I was over the legal drinking limit. They took my license from me but I need to drive home, will I be able to get onto the ...
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What should I do if it's been 2 weeks and my Schengen visa has not been approved
I applied for a Netherlands visa at the VFS center in San Francisco and the status says it was forwarded to the Netherlands Embassy for further processing 15 days ago. I am worried whether VFS has ...
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Does ING bank V-Pay cards work on Budapest? And What budget needed for 3 days on Budapest?
I'm planning to visit Budapest. So, I have some points related to using cards, money and budget.
Does V-Pay cards work on Budapest?
How much money I need for 3 days (eating, drinking and visiting ...
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Netherlands Schengen Visa Refusal
I have made a visa application for traveling in Netherlands through VFS Global in Russia (Yekaterinburg). The application was triple checked and was accompanied by all the required documents including:...
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Visiting my employer in the Netherlands (I work remotely from my home country)
I'm working remotely for a Dutch-based company in Holland. I'm their full-time employee, working 9 to 5. They want me to visit their office this summer. After looking into at the Schengen visa ...
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Netherland refugee passport
I'm a refugee in Netherland from Kenya. I want to travel back to Kenya for an emergency visit. I cannot use my Kenyan passport and I fear using my refugee passport issued by Netherland government ...
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Can I apply Schengen visa as a family member of EU citizen from Netherland Embassy in Malysia while I am living in Pakistan?
I am a spouse of EU national and want to apply for Schengen visa as a family member of EU citizen.Can I send my visa application and documents to Netherlands Embassy in Malaysia while I am a citizen ...
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RIP 'I amsterdam', when will I see you again?
Due to over-tourism, they removed from the center, but a colleague from NET told me they will put it back somewhere else.
Is this true? If so, does anyone know when and where?
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How do you operate an OV-Chipkaart Automaat?
HTM train stations use a different ATM to local shops and supermarkets which are easier to find.
But there are no English instructions on how to use them to charge up your OV-Chipkaart.
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May I volunteer while visiting for 3 months in The Netherlands? [duplicate]
I am going to visit The Netherlands for les than 90 days (time allowed to stay there) without visa for Colombian people. I would like to learn about the culture and language volunteering without being ...
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Driving and renting a car in the Netherlands and Belgium with a license that is less than 1 year old
I will be going to a festival in Belgium next year. I'm going with 3 other friends. We all hold valid driving license, but mine will be 3 days shy of 1 year since I got it (edit: i'm 28 so age is not ...
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Netherlands residence - return visa for Brazilian citizen [closed]
I am a Brazilian citizen, currently residing in the Netherlands, and my residence permit is scheduled to expire soon.
I (in this case my employer) have already applied for a new residence permit.
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What are these huge ‘fields’ of light just north of Amsterdam?
I flew over the Netherlands last week, and while we were going over an area just off the coast northwest of Amsterdam, I noticed something that looked like enormous, square lights shining quite ...
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In the Netherlands, does the green stripe in the middle of a road always allow to drive 100 km/h?
In the Netherlands, there are roads with a green stripe in the middle. Here an example from Google Street View:
Both times I was driving on such a road there was an autoweg (expressway) sign at the ...
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What are our options to get a (e-)visa for China as a British citizen in Netherlands while restricting the time without ID to no more than a day?
We are a Dutch-British couple living in Netherlands. We want to visit China for 2-3 weeks. We both need a visa for that. Due to my partner needing his (British) passport (to enter work), we can't just ...
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Is jaggery permitted in a check-in bag on flights to The Netherlands?
Is jaggery allowed in check-in bags for flights going to The Netherlands? If so, how many kilograms one can take? Do we need to declare it at customs?
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Has anyone gotten a refund on an anonymous OV-chipkaart in Netherlands?
The website is confusing. As tourists we will purchase an anonymous OV-chipkaart. If I go to "counter services" in Delft at the end of my trip, can I receive a refund if I don't have a Dutch ...
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Travelling with one e-ticket for two people through Dutch train stations
I purchased an e-ticket for two people from DB Bahn via a travel agency. We are travelling through two Dutch train stations. I know I have to scan it in at these stations. Since the ticket is for two ...
