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Applying for an airport transit visa for the Netherlands in Türkiye

If you live in Türkiye and want an airport transit visa for the Netherlands, you can apply for one at a VFS Global visa application center. See what rules apply and find out how to submit your application.

Do I need an airport transit visa?

Whether you need an airport transit visa for the Netherlands depends on your nationality, among other things.

Check whether you need a visa

Which documents do I need?

Find out what documents you need in order to apply for an airport transit visa.

How much does a visa cost?

The overview of consular fees sets out how much a visa costs and what forms of payment are accepted. If you are applying for a visa through VFS Global or TLScontact, you will also need to pay a service fee.

How long does the application process take?

You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before you travel. If you are a seafarer, you can apply for a visa 9 months before you travel. In most cases, you’ll be informed within 45 calendar days whether your application has been successful.

How can I track the status of my application?

It’s possible to check the status of your visa application for the Netherlands. Find out how to track the status of your application online.

I want to apply for a visa in this country or region

Applying via VFS Global

You can apply for a visa at the the external service provider VFS Global in Ankara, Antalya, Bursa, Edirne, Gaziantep, Istanbul or Izmir.

Book an appointment with VFS Global

Please send your flight details by email to ANK-ATV@minbuza.nl. You will be called by VFS Global to make an appointment.

Check which documents you need for your application on the website of VFS Global (information in English).

Attention: Making an appointment is free of charge. Do not make an appointment through intermediaries or other agencies pretending to work for the Netherlands embassy or consulate-general.

Iraqi and Syrian travel documents

Please be informed that in case you apply for a visa for the Schengen area with an Iraqi or Syrian travel document, your application may not always be processed by the Netherlands embassy or consulate-general. The application may be forwarded to the central authorities in the Netherlands for a decision. Please be aware, that in such a case the processing time may be a minimum of 10 working days and a maximum of 2 months.

Refused visa application

For privacy reasons there will be no correspondence regarding refused visa applications. In case you disagree with a refusal you can lodge an objection to the decision. Information regarding this procedure can be found on the actual decision.