Start with your purpose of travel
Choose the official checklist for your main travel purpose. Visiting your partner is different from applying for long-term residence.
Prepare before making the appointment
Follow the NetherlandsWorldwide country page.
- Check where you must apply.
- Complete your own application form.
- Gather the documents on the checklist for your travel purpose.
- Make your appointment through the official VFS Global link.
- Bring the documents, attend your appointment and follow the tracking instructions.
Keep the length of stay clear
A Schengen visa permits a short stay, subject to its validity and permitted days. It is not permission to settle in the Netherlands.
Thinking about the MVV next?
You can start learning Dutch while planning a visit. Keep your short-stay application separate from the requirements for moving.
ONE SMALL NEXT STEP
You don’t need every answer to start learning.
Make a short list of your questions. Then separate your learning goals from anything that needs legal advice.
Official sources
Checked 31 October 2026. Rules and fees may change. Follow the source instructions for your own situation.
NetherlandsWorldwide: Schengen applications in the PhilippinesGeneral information, not legal advice. For your own case, speak to a qualified lawyer. No pass, visa or residence outcome is guaranteed.