Does an Indian national need a visa to enter the Netherlands on a short business visit with a company invitation?
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I am from India and need to go to the Netherlands for business. It's a short visit of 7 days and have a company invitation.
We referred to the official Dutch Immigration information about business visits webpage.
That webpage implies we can enter Amsterdam without visa, based on invitation from company abroad. We have that invitation and also satisfy the other requirements in the checklist.
In this checklist, we are not sure about entry in Commercial Register Abroad. Please explain if anybody have gone through the same.
Can anybody share their experience if they have entered the Netherlands without visa based on Invitation?
indian-citizens netherlands business-travel schengen-visa
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I am from India and need to go to the Netherlands for business. It's a short visit of 7 days and have a company invitation.
We referred to the official Dutch Immigration information about business visits webpage.
That webpage implies we can enter Amsterdam without visa, based on invitation from company abroad. We have that invitation and also satisfy the other requirements in the checklist.
In this checklist, we are not sure about entry in Commercial Register Abroad. Please explain if anybody have gone through the same.
Can anybody share their experience if they have entered the Netherlands without visa based on Invitation?
indian-citizens netherlands business-travel schengen-visa
edited Aug 22 '17 at 11:03
smci
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asked Aug 20 '17 at 16:49
Manoj Sethi
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@smci seems someone seriously messed up the texts for the website. The "without visa" section has the same text as the "with visa" section under "conditions", and identical for all countries, looks like.
– jwenting
Aug 21 '17 at 6:35
@jwenting: Holy shit! That webpage could well cause people to be refused entry. What a screwup. You'd expect the Dutch to be more efficient.
– smci
Aug 22 '17 at 10:03
@smci It looks to be (from the eyes of an IT professional) to be a quality assurance issue rather than a design flaw, someone didn't catch a serious flaw in the software.
– jwenting
Aug 22 '17 at 11:19
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up vote
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up vote
12
down vote
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I am from India and need to go to the Netherlands for business. It's a short visit of 7 days and have a company invitation.
We referred to the official Dutch Immigration information about business visits webpage.
That webpage implies we can enter Amsterdam without visa, based on invitation from company abroad. We have that invitation and also satisfy the other requirements in the checklist.
In this checklist, we are not sure about entry in Commercial Register Abroad. Please explain if anybody have gone through the same.
Can anybody share their experience if they have entered the Netherlands without visa based on Invitation?
indian-citizens netherlands business-travel schengen-visa
edited Aug 22 '17 at 11:03
smci
1,090912
asked Aug 20 '17 at 16:49
Manoj Sethi
163110
I am from India and need to go to the Netherlands for business. It's a short visit of 7 days and have a company invitation.
We referred to the official Dutch Immigration information about business visits webpage.
That webpage implies we can enter Amsterdam without visa, based on invitation from company abroad. We have that invitation and also satisfy the other requirements in the checklist.
In this checklist, we are not sure about entry in Commercial Register Abroad. Please explain if anybody have gone through the same.
Can anybody share their experience if they have entered the Netherlands without visa based on Invitation?
indian-citizens netherlands business-travel schengen-visa
indian-citizens netherlands business-travel schengen-visa
edited Aug 22 '17 at 11:03
smci
1,090912
asked Aug 20 '17 at 16:49
Manoj Sethi
163110
edited Aug 22 '17 at 11:03
smci
1,090912
asked Aug 20 '17 at 16:49
Manoj Sethi
163110
edited Aug 22 '17 at 11:03
smci
1,090912
edited Aug 22 '17 at 11:03
smci
1,090912
edited Aug 22 '17 at 11:03
smci
1,090912
1,090912
asked Aug 20 '17 at 16:49
Manoj Sethi
163110
asked Aug 20 '17 at 16:49
Manoj Sethi
163110
asked Aug 20 '17 at 16:49
Manoj Sethi
163110
163110
1
@smci seems someone seriously messed up the texts for the website. The "without visa" section has the same text as the "with visa" section under "conditions", and identical for all countries, looks like.
– jwenting
Aug 21 '17 at 6:35
@jwenting: Holy shit! That webpage could well cause people to be refused entry. What a screwup. You'd expect the Dutch to be more efficient.
– smci
Aug 22 '17 at 10:03
@smci It looks to be (from the eyes of an IT professional) to be a quality assurance issue rather than a design flaw, someone didn't catch a serious flaw in the software.
– jwenting
Aug 22 '17 at 11:19
add a comment |
1
@smci seems someone seriously messed up the texts for the website. The "without visa" section has the same text as the "with visa" section under "conditions", and identical for all countries, looks like.
– jwenting
Aug 21 '17 at 6:35
@jwenting: Holy shit! That webpage could well cause people to be refused entry. What a screwup. You'd expect the Dutch to be more efficient.
– smci
Aug 22 '17 at 10:03
@smci It looks to be (from the eyes of an IT professional) to be a quality assurance issue rather than a design flaw, someone didn't catch a serious flaw in the software.
– jwenting
Aug 22 '17 at 11:19
1
1
@smci seems someone seriously messed up the texts for the website. The "without visa" section has the same text as the "with visa" section under "conditions", and identical for all countries, looks like.
– jwenting
Aug 21 '17 at 6:35
@smci seems someone seriously messed up the texts for the website. The "without visa" section has the same text as the "with visa" section under "conditions", and identical for all countries, looks like.
– jwenting
Aug 21 '17 at 6:35
@jwenting: Holy shit! That webpage could well cause people to be refused entry. What a screwup. You'd expect the Dutch to be more efficient.
– smci
Aug 22 '17 at 10:03
@jwenting: Holy shit! That webpage could well cause people to be refused entry. What a screwup. You'd expect the Dutch to be more efficient.
– smci
Aug 22 '17 at 10:03
@smci It looks to be (from the eyes of an IT professional) to be a quality assurance issue rather than a design flaw, someone didn't catch a serious flaw in the software.
– jwenting
Aug 22 '17 at 11:19
@smci It looks to be (from the eyes of an IT professional) to be a quality assurance issue rather than a design flaw, someone didn't catch a serious flaw in the software.
– jwenting
Aug 22 '17 at 11:19
add a comment |
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If you're a national of India, then you need a visa (or a residence permit) to enter the Schengen area. No exceptions.
The page you link to is quite confusing -- it shows both "with visa" and "without visa" options no matter which nationality you select in the dropdown. That seems to be a technical problem with the page, but it doesn't change the fact that Indian citizens do require visas for entering the Schengen area.
The complete list of nationalities requiring a visa is in Council Regulation (EC) No 539/2001
edited Aug 21 '17 at 1:44
Gayot Fow
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answered Aug 20 '17 at 16:57
Henning Makholm
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The site works for me, but it is confusing. When you select "Indian" the slider down the bottom moves to "With Visa" (although you can still select without). When you set it to a country that does not require a visa (eg, Australia) then it changes to "Without visa"
– Doc
Aug 20 '17 at 17:20
13
Wow, that is one horribly counterintuitive UI.
– Henning Makholm
Aug 20 '17 at 17:26
5
Thanks all yes that UI made a lot of mess as wasn't sure do we need or do we not.. Thanks all for confirming it.
– Manoj Sethi
Aug 20 '17 at 17:28
2
I just left them a mail through the contact page, feel free to add to the pressure ;-)
– Jan Doggen
Aug 22 '17 at 9:48
add a comment |
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
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1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
28
down vote
accepted
If you're a national of India, then you need a visa (or a residence permit) to enter the Schengen area. No exceptions.
The page you link to is quite confusing -- it shows both "with visa" and "without visa" options no matter which nationality you select in the dropdown. That seems to be a technical problem with the page, but it doesn't change the fact that Indian citizens do require visas for entering the Schengen area.
The complete list of nationalities requiring a visa is in Council Regulation (EC) No 539/2001
edited Aug 21 '17 at 1:44
Gayot Fow
74.8k21194377
answered Aug 20 '17 at 16:57
Henning Makholm
39.7k696156
3
The site works for me, but it is confusing. When you select "Indian" the slider down the bottom moves to "With Visa" (although you can still select without). When you set it to a country that does not require a visa (eg, Australia) then it changes to "Without visa"
– Doc
Aug 20 '17 at 17:20
13
Wow, that is one horribly counterintuitive UI.
– Henning Makholm
Aug 20 '17 at 17:26
5
Thanks all yes that UI made a lot of mess as wasn't sure do we need or do we not.. Thanks all for confirming it.
– Manoj Sethi
Aug 20 '17 at 17:28
2
I just left them a mail through the contact page, feel free to add to the pressure ;-)
– Jan Doggen
Aug 22 '17 at 9:48
add a comment |
up vote
28
down vote
accepted
If you're a national of India, then you need a visa (or a residence permit) to enter the Schengen area. No exceptions.
The page you link to is quite confusing -- it shows both "with visa" and "without visa" options no matter which nationality you select in the dropdown. That seems to be a technical problem with the page, but it doesn't change the fact that Indian citizens do require visas for entering the Schengen area.
The complete list of nationalities requiring a visa is in Council Regulation (EC) No 539/2001
edited Aug 21 '17 at 1:44
Gayot Fow
74.8k21194377
answered Aug 20 '17 at 16:57
Henning Makholm
39.7k696156
3
The site works for me, but it is confusing. When you select "Indian" the slider down the bottom moves to "With Visa" (although you can still select without). When you set it to a country that does not require a visa (eg, Australia) then it changes to "Without visa"
– Doc
Aug 20 '17 at 17:20
13
Wow, that is one horribly counterintuitive UI.
– Henning Makholm
Aug 20 '17 at 17:26
5
Thanks all yes that UI made a lot of mess as wasn't sure do we need or do we not.. Thanks all for confirming it.
– Manoj Sethi
Aug 20 '17 at 17:28
2
I just left them a mail through the contact page, feel free to add to the pressure ;-)
– Jan Doggen
Aug 22 '17 at 9:48
add a comment |
up vote
28
down vote
accepted
up vote
28
down vote
accepted
If you're a national of India, then you need a visa (or a residence permit) to enter the Schengen area. No exceptions.
The page you link to is quite confusing -- it shows both "with visa" and "without visa" options no matter which nationality you select in the dropdown. That seems to be a technical problem with the page, but it doesn't change the fact that Indian citizens do require visas for entering the Schengen area.
The complete list of nationalities requiring a visa is in Council Regulation (EC) No 539/2001
edited Aug 21 '17 at 1:44
Gayot Fow
74.8k21194377
answered Aug 20 '17 at 16:57
Henning Makholm
39.7k696156
If you're a national of India, then you need a visa (or a residence permit) to enter the Schengen area. No exceptions.
The page you link to is quite confusing -- it shows both "with visa" and "without visa" options no matter which nationality you select in the dropdown. That seems to be a technical problem with the page, but it doesn't change the fact that Indian citizens do require visas for entering the Schengen area.
The complete list of nationalities requiring a visa is in Council Regulation (EC) No 539/2001
edited Aug 21 '17 at 1:44
Gayot Fow
74.8k21194377
answered Aug 20 '17 at 16:57
Henning Makholm
39.7k696156
edited Aug 21 '17 at 1:44
Gayot Fow
74.8k21194377
edited Aug 21 '17 at 1:44
Gayot Fow
74.8k21194377
edited Aug 21 '17 at 1:44
Gayot Fow
74.8k21194377
74.8k21194377
answered Aug 20 '17 at 16:57
Henning Makholm
39.7k696156
answered Aug 20 '17 at 16:57
Henning Makholm
39.7k696156
answered Aug 20 '17 at 16:57
Henning Makholm
39.7k696156
39.7k696156
3
The site works for me, but it is confusing. When you select "Indian" the slider down the bottom moves to "With Visa" (although you can still select without). When you set it to a country that does not require a visa (eg, Australia) then it changes to "Without visa"
– Doc
Aug 20 '17 at 17:20
13
Wow, that is one horribly counterintuitive UI.
– Henning Makholm
Aug 20 '17 at 17:26
5
Thanks all yes that UI made a lot of mess as wasn't sure do we need or do we not.. Thanks all for confirming it.
– Manoj Sethi
Aug 20 '17 at 17:28
2
I just left them a mail through the contact page, feel free to add to the pressure ;-)
– Jan Doggen
Aug 22 '17 at 9:48
add a comment |
3
The site works for me, but it is confusing. When you select "Indian" the slider down the bottom moves to "With Visa" (although you can still select without). When you set it to a country that does not require a visa (eg, Australia) then it changes to "Without visa"
– Doc
Aug 20 '17 at 17:20
13
Wow, that is one horribly counterintuitive UI.
– Henning Makholm
Aug 20 '17 at 17:26
5
Thanks all yes that UI made a lot of mess as wasn't sure do we need or do we not.. Thanks all for confirming it.
– Manoj Sethi
Aug 20 '17 at 17:28
2
I just left them a mail through the contact page, feel free to add to the pressure ;-)
– Jan Doggen
Aug 22 '17 at 9:48
3
3
The site works for me, but it is confusing. When you select "Indian" the slider down the bottom moves to "With Visa" (although you can still select without). When you set it to a country that does not require a visa (eg, Australia) then it changes to "Without visa"
– Doc
Aug 20 '17 at 17:20
The site works for me, but it is confusing. When you select "Indian" the slider down the bottom moves to "With Visa" (although you can still select without). When you set it to a country that does not require a visa (eg, Australia) then it changes to "Without visa"
– Doc
Aug 20 '17 at 17:20
13
13
Wow, that is one horribly counterintuitive UI.
– Henning Makholm
Aug 20 '17 at 17:26
Wow, that is one horribly counterintuitive UI.
– Henning Makholm
Aug 20 '17 at 17:26
5
5
Thanks all yes that UI made a lot of mess as wasn't sure do we need or do we not.. Thanks all for confirming it.
– Manoj Sethi
Aug 20 '17 at 17:28
Thanks all yes that UI made a lot of mess as wasn't sure do we need or do we not.. Thanks all for confirming it.
– Manoj Sethi
Aug 20 '17 at 17:28
2
2
I just left them a mail through the contact page, feel free to add to the pressure ;-)
– Jan Doggen
Aug 22 '17 at 9:48
I just left them a mail through the contact page, feel free to add to the pressure ;-)
– Jan Doggen
Aug 22 '17 at 9:48
add a comment |
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@smci seems someone seriously messed up the texts for the website. The "without visa" section has the same text as the "with visa" section under "conditions", and identical for all countries, looks like.
– jwenting
Aug 21 '17 at 6:35
@jwenting: Holy shit! That webpage could well cause people to be refused entry. What a screwup. You'd expect the Dutch to be more efficient.
– smci
Aug 22 '17 at 10:03
@smci It looks to be (from the eyes of an IT professional) to be a quality assurance issue rather than a design flaw, someone didn't catch a serious flaw in the software.
– jwenting
Aug 22 '17 at 11:19