Netherlands Worldwide

Applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Switzerland

You usually don’t need a Schengen visa for the Netherlands if you live in Switzerland. If you don’t live in Switzerland, find out what to do.

I live in Switzerland

You don’t need a Schengen visa for the Netherlands if:

  1. you are a Swiss national
  2. you are in Switzerland and already have a valid Schengen visa

You will need other documents to travel to the Netherlands. The checklist for travelling to the Netherlands tells you which documents you need and what goods you can and cannot bring with you.

Check what you need to travel to the Netherlands

Swiss residence permit

If you have a Swiss residence permit F or N, you do need a Schengen visa for the Netherlands. If you have a different type of Swiss residence permit, you don't need a visa.

Find out how to apply for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands at the embassy of Luxembourg (information in German)

I don’t live in Switzerland

What you can do depends on your situation.

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