The family/friend visit visa is a short-stay Schengen visa, valid for 90 days with multiple entries, making it much more practical than a tourist visa! As long as you hold a valid Residence Permit in the Netherlands, you can invite relatives and friends from China to visit. Furthermore, processing in the Netherlands is very efficient. Once the documents are submitted, the review is completed within 48 hours, and the visa can be obtained within a week. Let us take a look at the materials required for a Netherlands visit visa.
Due to the extensive documentation required for the visa, it is recommended to begin preparations one to two months in advance to avoid unexpected issues (such as lost invitation letters or incomplete materials). Depending on the applicant's specific circumstances, additional supporting documents may be required. Please note that all materials must be in English/Dutch or accompanied by an English/Dutch translation.
Checklist of Basic Materials for a Netherlands Visit Visa
After completing the short-stay Schengen visa application form online, save and generate the PDF file, print it, and sign it.
Two identical color photos with a white background, taken within the last 6 months, measuring 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, showing a full-face view without headgear.
An officially certified invitation letter.
A notarized certificate of kinship certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. A family visit visa requires notarization and certification, whereas a friend visit visa only requires documents proving the relationship between the inviter and the applicant, such as photos or letters.
Bank statements: Recent three to six months of transaction records from a current bank account or debit card (excluding credit cards).
Proof of other fixed income: If applicable, such as scholarship certificates or part-time employment salary statements.
Medical insurance: Coverage must apply to the entire Schengen area, include medical expenses and repatriation costs, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros (approximately 300,000 RMB), and the coverage period must span the entire duration of the stay in the Schengen area.
Original passport: The passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from the Schengen area and contain at least two blank visa pages.
Photocopy of both sides of the national ID card.
Photocopy of the household register (Hukou).
Students
A certificate of enrollment issued by the school; if recently graduated, a copy of the most recent graduation certificate;
Proof of employment and bank statements for both parents;
Notarized certificate of kinship certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or a Chinese embassy/consulate abroad. If under 18 years of age, a notarized birth certificate certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or a Chinese embassy/consulate abroad is also required.
Employed Individuals
A letter of employment issued by the applicant's employer or own company, printed on official company letterhead, stamped with the official seal, signed by an authorized person, and dated. If the original is in Chinese, an English or Dutch translation must be provided. The letter must include the following information:
Current address, telephone number, fax number, email address, and contact person of the employing company;
Name and position of the signatory;
Name, position, income, length of service, and work location (city of the current employer) of the applicant;
Purpose and duration of the visit;
Confirmation of leave or secondment, verifying that the applicant will continue to be employed upon returning to their home country;
The party responsible for covering the expenses.
Retired Individuals
Photocopy of the retirement certificate.
Unemployed Applicants
Original proof of employment and bank statements of parents or spouse;
Notarized and certified proof of kinship with parents; if the spouse is funding the trip, a notarized and certified marriage certificate is required.
