Indian nationals, travelling to any of the above mentioned islands business, for tourism or other
reasons, need to apply for a visitor’s visa. There is NO need for an airport transit visa: Indian
nationals on their way to final destinations outside The Netherlands Antilles, staying in the
transit zone of the airport on one of the islands for a maximum of 48 hours, can do so without
having a visa for Tthe Netherlands Antilles. In case the applicant wishes to stay for more than 48
hours at the Antilles a visitor’s visa is required.
The following persons do NOT require a visa for The Netherlands Antilles:
- Holders of a valid residence permit for the United States of America, Canada or one of the
Schengen countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland,
Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden).
- Children under the age of 12 years traveling in the company of their parents or a guardian.
- Captains, passengers or crew members whose ship or airplane docks or lands in the
Netherlands Antilles for maximum 48 hours, provided there is not threat or danger to national
security and/ or the public.
- Holders of a valid residence permit for Aruba with a validity for 6 months or longer.
The Netherlands Embassy in New Delhi and the Consulate General in Mumbai can issue multiple
entry visas with a maximum duration of 1 (one) year. Each stay in The Netherlands Antilles has a
maximum duration of 30 days. Applicants who wish to stay longer than 30 days should, directly
after arrival, seek permission with the local head of police on the island itself. With a multiple
entry visa, valid for 1 (one) year the visitor is allowed a maximum stay of 90 days in twelve
months; for instance 6 entries of each 15 days.
The visa will be valid throughout T Netherlands Antilles. The main destination will be
mentioned on the visa sticker, however the applicant is free to visit the other islands as well.
Visas for The Netherlands Antilles do not give the right to enter Aruba, for this island a separate
visa application should be submitted (see separate information bulletin).
Other visas, e.g. for residence, family reunion or for the purpose of taking up employment are
subject to the national law of the island of destination. This type of visa should be applied for
with the competent authorities of the island by the sponsor; one cannot apply for the residence
permit at The Netherlands Embassy in New Delhi or at the Consulate General in Mumbai.
In case the applicant is in possession of the so-called “landings permit” the applicant still has to
apply for a visitor’s visa in order to enter the island.
A visa does not guarantee access to The Netherlands Antilles. The final authorisation remains
within the competence of the immigration officer at the border. It is advised to bring copies of
invitation letters and proof of sufficient financial means when travelling.
Payment of visa handling fees:
- At the Embassy in New Delhi: only by demand-draft in favour of Royal Netherlands Embassy, New Delhi.
- At the Consulate General in Mumbai: cash only.
The current fee for a Schengen visa (subject to exchange rate) is INR 1880. -- (one thousand eight hundred eighty Indian Rupees). When calling the appointment line, the actual fee should be verified.
In principle all applicants have to apply in person.
When the applicant shows all the required documents the visa could be issued in 72 hours. If the application has to be submitted for extra checking with the competent authorities in The Netherlands Antilles, the issuance of the visa might take up to 4-8 weeks.
Please click here to see the overview of information regarding the representative that you should contact
Visa application form for visits to the Netherlands Antilles.
