Last updated 2026-07-23
Re-entry visa to Netherlands for Chinese citizens
Return to the Netherlands
Visa overview
Allows current or former residents to return after an absence or in cases of lost or damaged entry documents. Suitable for re-establishing residence. Requires proof of prior residence status and current eligibility. The entry visa does not give the right to stay in any country other than the Netherlands.
Eligible individuals
Dutch resident who temporarily do not have a valid residence permit.
Time frames and cost
Documents
Mandatory
Supporting
Additional
*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.
Requirements
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of one or more member states.
Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.
Visa Information
English international
Category code
C
Type of visa
Schengen visa
Category
Re-entry visa
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