Visa for the Netherlands from Iran: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Iranian citizens are subject to the Schengen visa requirement for the Netherlands. A Type C visa covers tourism, family visits and short business trips. The Netherlands issues it when it is your primary destination; if you spend more nights in another Schengen country, apply to that country instead.

• Government fee90 EUR
• Application centre feeCapped at €45
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Gather a valid passport, the application form, recent photos, proof of accommodation and itinerary, financial evidence, and travel medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 across the Schengen area. The adult visa fee is typically EUR 90, plus any service charge. Iranian files are often subject to additional checks, so prepare complete, translated supporting documents and confirm the exact amount with the official source.

Iranian applicants file with the Netherlands embassy or its appointed visa application centre in Tehran. Book an appointment, attend in person to give fingerprints and a photo, and submit the completed form. Check netherlandsworldwide.nl for the appointment procedure and the Iran-specific instructions, which can change.

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If the Netherlands is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
• With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
• If the Netherlands has no consulate in Iran, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Iran, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Iran but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing usually takes 15 to 45 days but can run longer for Iranian applicants owing to enhanced vetting; apply up to six months ahead and well before your intended departure. Do not make non-refundable commitments (flights, hotels) until the visa is granted. Strong ties to Iran (employment, family, property) reinforce the credibility of your return.

Booking firm tickets before the visa is issued is a costly mistake given the sometimes long timelines. Insufficient insurance, weak financial evidence or untranslated documents frequently lead to refusal. Never provide forged documents, and anticipate possible requests for additional papers.