What is the longest visa for visiting relatives in Holland?

The Netherlands is a Schengen visa for visiting relatives for up to 90 days, and for visiting relatives and friends for up to 3 months (90 days). Mailing the visa application materials to the visa center for visa application is only applicable to applicants who do not need to provide biometric data (input Schengen fingerprint+take photos) and those who have provided biometric data in the past 59 months. If you did not provide your biometric data in the previous visa application process, it is recommended that you submit your visa application in person at the visa acceptance center.

The Netherlands short-term visa is valid for up to 90 days (or 90 days in 180 days). The main type of short-term visa is Schengen C visa, which is also valid in other Schengen countries except the Netherlands. According to the number of entry, Class C visas can be divided into one-time entry visas, two-time entry visas and multiple-entry visas.

One-entry visa: As the name implies, if the holder chooses to leave Schengen countries (Italy) within a certain period of time, even if the maximum stay is less than 90 days, the visa will be invalid. In this case, the holder needs to apply for a new visa if he wants to re-enter the country.

The two-entry visa is very similar to the one-entry visa, except that it adds one entry opportunity, that is, the holder can enter Schengen (Italy) twice within the time allowed by the visa. When the holder leaves Schengen (Italy) for the second time, the visa will be invalid.

The biggest difference between multiple-entry visas and the former two is that the holder can enter and leave Schengen countries at will, but the total stay of visa holders within half a year cannot exceed 90 days from the first day when non-Schengen member countries enter Schengen countries.

Long term residence visa

If you want to stay in the Netherlands for more than 90 days, you may need to obtain a temporary residence permit (MVV). MVV, also known as a long-term residence visa, allows you to go to the Netherlands to obtain a residence permit. You can submit your long-term application to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) or your Dutch embassy or local consulate. According to the purpose of travel, long-term visas are divided into:

Work visa: The main visa is for non-EU citizens who want to work in the Netherlands and apply for a residence permit after arriving in the Netherlands.

Study visa: issued to foreigners who enter Italy for long-term stay for the purpose of study, vocational training or training practice.

Family reunion visa: it is mainly issued to the dependent parents, spouses, children, spouses and parents of China citizens living in the Netherlands.

To sum up, the time to apply for a Dutch visa should be no earlier than half a year before your planned trip and no later than 15 working days before your departure. In most cases, you will know whether the visa is approved or not within 15 days. Sometimes it may take nearly 30 days, and in some special circumstances, such as the need to submit further information, it may take 60 days.

Legal basis:

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Mainland residents who want to settle down in Taiwan Province Province, visit relatives and friends, travel, accept and dispose of property, arrange weddings and funerals or participate in economic, scientific, cultural, educational, sports, academic and other activities must apply to the municipal or county public security bureau where their household registration is located.