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Last updated 1 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)

Re-entry visa C in Netherlands for citizens of the Philippines

Return to the Netherlands

Re-entry visa — what you need to know

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

How does this visa work?

sand time

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

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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.

  • 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.

Official visa information

English international

Category code

C

Type of visa

Schengen visa

Category

Re-entry visa