Applying for a short-stay Caribbean visa in Australia

If you live in Australia and want to apply for a visa to visit Aruba, Curaçao or the other Caribbean parts of the Kingdom for up to 90 days, you can do this at the external service provider VFS Global in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

Will you be travelling to Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St Eustatius or St Maarten more than once in the next 4 years? Check whether you meet the conditions for the Caribbean Carpet Programme. If so, you can apply for a Caribbean visa more easily. Find out if you can register for the Caribbean Carpet Programme.

Which documents do I need?

Which documents you need for your application, depends on your purpose of travel. Select the checklist that fits your purpose of travel to see which documents you need. If you have more than one purpose of travel, select the checklist that corresponds to your primary purpose of travel.

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?

The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you intend to travel. 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. If you are participating in the Caribbean Carpet Programme, you only have to appear in person for your first visa application.

Applying for a visa in this country or region

Applications via VFS Global

Caribbean visa applications can be submitted at the Netherlands visa application centres (VAC) 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.