Latest update October 2024

      Tourist Visa

      A list of requirements that you need to meet.

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      What are the requirements for a tourist visa?

      To apply for a tourist visa, you must meet the following requirements:

      • Passport: Valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date, issued within the last 10 years, and containing at least two blank pages.
      • Visa application form: Completed and signed. You can find the visa application forms for the Netherlands here.
      • Passport-sized photos: Two recent photos that meet Schengen visa photo requirements.
      • Proof of travel plans: Flight itinerary, hotel bookings, or an invitation from friends or family you're staying with.
      • Travel insurance: Proof of medical insurance with coverage of at least €30,000, valid throughout the Schengen Area.
      • Proof of financial means: Bank statements, proof of employment, or sponsorship letter showing you can support yourself during your stay.
      • Payment of visa fee: Proof of visa fee payment.
      • Cover letter: A brief explanation of your trip's purpose and your itinerary.

      For more information on the requirements, check this page which explains all you need to know to apply for a Schengen visa in the Netherlands.

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      You'll also need to:

      Meet the health requirement

      This is outlined here.

      If you’ll be entering health care or hospital environments, you could apply for a Visitor (subclass 600) visa instead.

      Meet the character requirement

      This is outlined here.

      This is to show that you’re ‘of good character’. If you’ve been convicted of a crime in any country, you can give evidence about this and apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) instead. It’s really important that all the information you give is correct, to make sure your visa application process runs smoothly.

      Have paid back any debt to the Australian Government

      If you or your family owe the Australian Government money, it needs to either be paid or there should be an arrangement to pay it back. 

      Act in the best interests of any children you’re travelling with

      Your visa could be denied if your application isn’t considered in the best interest of children under 18. 

      Have an eligible passport from one of the countries listed below
      • If you have more than one passport, you’ll need to declare this in your application and provide details of your other passports.
        • Andorra
        • Austria
        • Belgium
        • Brunei
        • Canada
        • Denmark
        • Finland
        • France
        • Germany
        • Greece
        • Hong Kong (SAR of China)
        • Iceland
        • Ireland
        • Italy
        • Japan
        • Liechtenstein
        • Luxembourg
        • Malaysia
        • Malta
        • Monaco
        • Norway
        • Portugal
        • Republic of San Marino
        • Singapore
        • South Korea
        • Spain
        • Sweden
        • Switzerland
        • Taiwan (excluding official or diplomatic passports)
        • The Netherlands
        • United Kingdom—British Citizen
        • United Kingdom—British National (Overseas)
        • United States of America
        • Vatican City

      If you hold more than one passport, you will need to make this clear in your ETA application and provide details of your other passports.

      Last updated 1 October 2024