Netherlands tulip season trip from India: 7 days, visa and cost
A 7-day Netherlands tulip trip from India: when to apply for the Schengen visa, Keukenhof dates, a rupee budget and a plan for Amsterdam, Delft and Rotterdam.
Netherlands
Tulip fields, canal houses and fast trains between Amsterdam, Delft and Rotterdam.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Schengen short-stay visa (type C), lodged in person at a VFS Global centre and decided by the Netherlands embassy or consulate |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 90 days in any 180 |
| Government fee | €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–12, plus a VFS Global service charge (₹1,855 on the VFS Netherlands page when last quoted; confirm before paying) |
| Processing | 15 days normally and up to 45 if more checks are needed; apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel; medical insurance is required |
| Official site | www.netherlandsworldwide.nl |
When to go
The best months are April, May, June, September. Flights from India: Non-stop on some Delhi and Mumbai schedules (about 9 h); otherwise one stop via the Gulf or Europe, 11–15 h. Currency: Euro (EUR), roughly ₹95–105; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 4:30 (IST − 3:30 in summer).
Trip guides
Netherlands guides