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Netherlands Visa from Thailand
Schengen and MVV filing via VFS Trendy Sukhumvit — including Highly Skilled Migrant sponsorship, family reunification, DAFT entrepreneur route (US citizens), and orientation-year post-graduation.
Quick Answer
Schengen €90. MVV IND filing €228–€1,545. Our service from THB 6,500 to THB 55,000. HSM decision 2–4 weeks when employer is IND-recognized.
Routes we handle
| Route | Use case | Fee | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen C | Tourism, business ≤ 90 days | €90 | 15 wd |
| MVV — Study | TU Delft, UvA, Leiden, Erasmus | €228 | 60 d |
| Highly Skilled Migrant | Sponsored, salary ≥ €5,688/mo (30+) | €380 | 2–4 wk |
| Family reunification | Spouse/child of Dutch/EU resident | €192 | 90 d |
| DAFT (US passport) | US-Dutch Friendship Treaty entrepreneur | €1,545 | 60–90 d |
| Post-graduation search yr | Orientation year, Thai university graduate | €228 | 30–60 d |
Highly Skilled Migrant protocol
- Confirm employer on IND recognized sponsor list (public register).
- Employment contract meeting age-adjusted salary threshold.
- Sponsor files combined TEV (MVV + residence) application with IND.
- IND decision within 90 days — typically 2–4 weeks for recognized sponsors.
- MVV sticker issued at VFS Bangkok after IND positive decision.
- Post-arrival: BSN registration + biometric residence card at IND desk within 2 weeks.
FAQ
- Where do I file a Dutch visa from Thailand?
- VFS Global Netherlands Visa Application Centre, Trendy Building 8F, Sukhumvit Soi 13 — appointment via nl.vfsglobal.com. The Embassy of the Netherlands on Wireless Road handles MVV interviews and complex long-stay cases only.
- MVV vs Schengen?
- Schengen C: ≤ 90 days tourism/business, filed at VFS. MVV (Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf): provisional residence permit required BEFORE arrival for any stay > 90 days — issued after IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) approves the residence application filed by your Dutch sponsor. Thai nationals need MVV for study, work, family, DAFT etc.
- How long?
- Schengen C: 15 working days. MVV — Study: 60 days after IND filing. Highly Skilled Migrant: 2–4 weeks (sponsored by recognized employer). DAFT: 60–90 days. Family reunification: 90 days statutory + biometrics collection 5–10 days.
- Fees?
- Schengen C: €90. MVV filing at IND: €228 (study), €380 (highly skilled), €192 (family), €1,545 (DAFT startup — investment proof). VFS service THB 1,200. Our service THB 6,500 (tourist) to THB 55,000 (DAFT full package with business plan review + sworn Dutch translations).
- Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) — who qualifies?
- US passport holders only (not Thai). We only advise Thai clients holding US citizenship, or dual-nationals. Requires €4,500 minimum deposit in Dutch business bank account + a viable business plan. Grants 2-year residence renewable, includes spouse/children. We coordinate with Dutch KvK (Chamber of Commerce) and IND.
- Highly Skilled Migrant salary thresholds (2026)?
- ≥ 30 years: €5,688/month gross. < 30 years: €4,171/month. Post-graduation search year: €2,989/month. Employer must be an IND recognized sponsor (public list). We assist with contract review, salary compliance, and MVV filing within the 90-day IND decision window.
Contact: 083-249-4999 · LINE @NYC168 · contact@ilc.ltd