Last updated 16 October 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Orange Carpet visa in Netherlands for Chinese citizens
Business visa, Orange Carpet programme
Orange Carpet visa — what you need to know
Issued to frequently travelling staff of companies with current or future economic interests in the Netherlands. Also applies to cultural, scientific, government organizations and individual travelers with current or future economic interests in the Netherlands.
Intended for employees of companies and organisations that regularly make business trips to the Netherlands
The company must register with the Orange Carpet programme in advance
The Netherlands must be the main destination of the business trips
The company must have a branch in the Netherlands, a Dutch parent company, or a substantial long-term partnership with a Dutch organisation
Application process: company registration with Orange Carpet → confirmation of participation → employee’s application for a Schengen business visa → obtaining the visa → business trip to the Netherlands
Orange Carpet requires fewer documents than the standard application procedure
The application receives priority processing
In-person submission is generally required only for the first application; another personal appearance may not be required during the following 59 months
In certain countries, applications may be accepted without an appointment or through a VIP counter
Multiple-entry visas with longer validity periods are often issued, but this is not guaranteed
Eligible individuals:
- Businessman
- Employee
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed from 15 days to 1 month 15 days. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of one or more member states.
Strong ties to the country of origin and compelling reasons to return there, ensuring compliance with the terms and duration of stay.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
C
Type of visa
Schengen visa
Category
Business visas