Questions tagged [netherlands]
A country in Western Europe, bordering Belgium, Germany and the North Sea.
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Getting refunded for a non-refundable booking due to the hotel closure because of the COVID-19 situation (Netherlands)
I made a non-refundable hotel room booking through the hotel website. The hotel is located in the Netherlands.
Two days ago, a hotel manager informed me that they close the hotel for a certain period ...
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Schengen visa expires before travel ban ends, can I ask for an extension instead of reapplying?
Today I got my schengen visa approved which I had applied for before the pandemic.
I had plans to visit the Netherlands. Sadly, the Netherlands has a travel ban effective till April 19th and my visa ...
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Netherlands Visa Refusal on 17th March 2020
This decision means what?
Sufficient justification for the purpose and circumstances of the
intended stay was not provided. The specific purpose for which the
visa was applied for is no longer ...
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What happens to my Schengen visa application being processed during coronavirus?
I submitted my application a week ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic was declared.
I am just wondering whether they can reject my application because of coronavirus, or would they still issue me a ...
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TransferWise account and cancellation of hotel because of COVID-19
Due to the on going Coronavirus outbreak, there has recently been a state of emergency declared in Czechia meaning my partner can't travel and, for this reason, I emailed a hotel I had booked in the ...
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Can I email Tax Payer Certificate to Embassy of Netherlands after submission
I have submitted a Business Schengen Visa application via VFS yesterday Lahore, Pakistan. Due to the change in policy in terms of documentation. The VFS assistant refused to take Tax Returns Papers ...
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Is accommodation address required for a Netherlands study visa?
I am applying for a short-stay (2 months) Schengen visa to stay in the Netherlands for the purpose of study (sent by my home institution in Russia as part of my PhD program). When, as advised by the ...
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How does the Schengen visa duration and entry work?
I am an Indian national with an Indian passport and I am planning to travel from New Delhi to the USA and from there to Amsterdam and then back to New Delhi.
I already have a 3 month US Visa and now ...
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How to ask for Multiple Entry Schengen visa for 1 year
I have already visited Netherlands on a Single Entry Schengen Business Visa. As Im working remotely with a Dutch Company so company wants me to visit them many times in a year. How to ask from Dutch ...
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Can I use tax statements and credit card statements as proof of funds for my MVV visa to the Netherlands?
I’m 18 and moving to the Netherlands in August with a student visa. I just got accepted into the school I wanted to go to, but I’m concerned about the financial aspect. Both my parents make a stable ...
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netherlands visa and bank statement
hello I am a student in UK and planning to travel Netherlands this coming February. Problem is, I have two bank account, one is everyday banking and the other one is saving account. I could print out ...
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How to research cruise ship relocation trips properly?
I'm honestly finding it extremely difficult to find details about this particular method of travel. As of right now this is simply a hypothethical as I'm not going to move the Netherlands yet, but it ...
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What laws should I be aware of as a motorcyclist going from the UK to Germany via the Netherlands
I need to get from the UK to Dortmund, Germany without flying so I'm planning on riding a motorbike there and getting the ferry from either Hull or Harwich to Hook of Holland.
I'll be on a a ...
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Can I bring cooked meat into The Netherlands?
I will travel to The Netherlands in November.
Am I allow to bring cooked meat in the plastic bag and seal it into The Netherlands? I will bring about 500 grams (1/2 kg) of cooked meat. Please let me ...
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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 [closed]
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 Visa without H1 stamping
I am on H1B status in the US. I have a valid I-797 form but not the H1 Stamp.
I am planning to go to India next month to get my stamping. But as I wanted to travel Europe before going to India, I ...
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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 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 ...
