Can I extend a Schengen visa for the Netherlands?

English

You can only extend a short-stay (maximum of 90 days) Schengen visa in an emergency, for example if you become ill. How you do this depends on which country you are in.

I am in the Netherlands

If an emergency prevents you from leaving the Netherlands, for instance if you become ill or face other serious personal circumstances, you can ask the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) to extend your Schengen visa. Strict conditions apply for this. Check what these conditions are and read about how to apply for an extension on the IND website.

Find out more about extending your Schengen visa if you are in the Netherlands (IND)

I am outside the Netherlands

If you have an emergency situation in another country in the Schengen area, for instance if you become ill or face other serious personal circumstances, you may be able to extend your Schengen visa. To do this, contact the authorities in the country you are in, even if you received your Schengen visa from the authorities in the Netherlands.

I am in a different situation

Changing your Schengen visa for another reason that is not an emergency, for instance because your travel plans have changed, is not possible. However, if you are outside the Netherlands you can apply for a new visa.

Apply for a new Schengen visa

Contact

If you have questions about extending your Schengen visa from inside the Netherlands, contact the IND.

If you have a question about anything else, contact NetherlandsWorldwide.