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Applying for a long-stay Caribbean visa in Australia

If you live in Australia and need a visa to collect your residence permit for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom, you can apply at the external service provider VFS Global in in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

Attention: You can only apply for a long-stay visa if you have also applied for a residence permit.

Which documents do I need?

You will need several documents for your application.

See the document checklist for a Caribbean long stay visa

How much does a visa cost?

When you apply for a visa at a Netherlands embassy or consulate-general, you must pay a fee. You can find the fee here.

If you are applying through an external service provider, you will also pay a service fee.

How long does it take?

In most cases, you’ll be informed within 15 calendar days whether your application has been successful.

Do I need to submit my application in person?

You must always submit your application in person. Children under the age of 18 must also apply in person.

Applying for a visa in this country or region

Long-stay Caribbean visa applications can be submitted at the Netherlands visa application centres (VACs) of VFS Global. VFS Global is an external service provider. All applications will be assessed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. 

You can submit your application at the VAC in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth. Schedule your appointment at the Sydney, Melbourne or Perth VAC of VFS Global.