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Documents to carry to Delhi/Mumbai/Bangalore Netherlands embassy for Highly Skilled Migrant (MVV) visa for Indians
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Documents to carry to Delhi/Mumbai/Bangalore Netherlands embassy for Highly Skilled Migrant (MVV) visa

Valid for Indian citizens only.

Note: Written as per MVV visa interview experience on 9th December, 2021 for a couple. List of items may have changed in the meanwhile - please verify the list of items required by yourself. Please do not consider this list exhaustive.

For the primary visa holder:

  • 2 photos taken as per Netherlands specification for photos
  • DTDC AWB number (details here)
  • Original passport
  • Original birth certificate with apostille
  • IND approval letter
  • MVV application form - filled, with photo pasted.
  • Embassy appointment confirmation page
  • Mailing form filled and signed
  • 2 photocopies of birth certificate with apostille
  • 2 photocopies of passport (portrait orientation), both name page and address page
  • MVV application form (unfilled, just in case you will have to rewrite the form again due to some error)

For dependant of the primary visa holder:

  • 2 photos taken as per Netherlands specification for photos
  • DTDC AWB number (details here)
  • Original passport
  • Original birth certificate with apostille
  • Original marriage certificate with apostille
  • IND approval letter
  • MVV application form - filled, with photo pasted.
  • Embassy appointment confirmation page
  • Mailing form, filled and signed
  • 2 photocopies of birth certificate with apostille
  • 2 photocopies of marriage certificate with apostille
  • 2 photocopies of your passport (portrait orientation), both name page and address page
  • 1 photocopy of passport of your spouse who is the primary visa holder (portrait orientation), both name page and address page
  • MVV application form (unfilled, just in case you will have to rewrite the form again due to some error)

PS: I've also written a very extensive guide on the immigration procedures from India to the Netherlands. Please send an email to <my_github_handle>@gmail.com so that I can give you access.

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AabhiShukla commented May 27, 2025

Hi @manojmj92, Thanks for the helpful and detailed document on the MVV visa process!

Based on my recent appointment at the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Mumbai, I’d like to share an updated list of required documents — organized in the order requested during the appointment.

I've also included a few personal notes that might help others going through the process.

📌 For the Primary Visa Holder (Documents in order)

  • ✅ Embassy appointment confirmation (needed to show at the entrance; not required to submit with the document set)
  • ✅ Two passport-sized photos (as per Netherlands photo specifications)
  • ✅ Original passport and one photocopy (bio page only)
  • ✅ MVV application form (filled, with photo pasted)
  • ✅ IND approval letter
  • ✅ Offer or contract letter copy from the employer
  • ✅ Mailing form (filled and signed) – form available at the consulate
  • ✅ DTDC AWB number and address filled in envelope – DTDC envelope available at the consulate

📌 For the Dependent of the Primary Visa Holder (Documents in order)

  • ✅ Embassy appointment confirmation (needed to show at the entrance; not required to submit with the document set)
  • ✅ Two passport-sized photos (as per Netherlands photo specifications)
  • ✅ Original passport and one photocopy (bio page only)
  • ✅ MVV application form (filled, with photo pasted)
  • ✅ IND approval letter
  • ✅ Copy of apostilled marriage certificate (carry original as well)
  • ✅ Photocopy of main applicant’s (spouse’s) passport (bio page only)

ℹ️ Additional Notes

  • 💰 DTDC fees have increased to ₹850 (as of May 2025)

  • 📄 Birth certificate is not required during the MVV appointment but will be needed later for municipal registration in the Netherlands

  • ⏱️ Don’t panic if you're late by 15–20 minutes – the consulate is usually understanding. (based on my personal experience at the Mumbai consulate)

    I was delayed by nearly an hour due to heavy rain in Mumbai, but my appointment was still accepted without any issue.

  • 🚫 Do not staple the documents – keep them loose and in the exact order listed above

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