🇳🇱 Netherlands Schengen visa · United States

Netherlands Visa Applications at VFS United States Los Angeles

Everything you need to apply for a Netherlands Schengen visa from Los Angeles, United States — address, opening hours, fees in USD, and how to prepare your file before the appointment.

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Embassy fee $106.00

Processing 10-15 daysdays

Address

VFS United States Los Angeles

5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 504, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
Los Angeles
United States

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Netherlands counter contact

Phone & email specific to Netherlands visa enquiries

No direct phone or email listed for Netherlands enquiries at this centre. Use the operator's general booking portal.

Counter Hours

Submissions

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

08:30 – 15:00

No weekend submissions. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment slot.

Passport Collection

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

12:00 – 17:00

Collection only after VFS Global receives your processed visa back from the Netherlands consulate.

What you'll pay at VFS United States Los Angeles

Netherlands visa fees in USD.

Two fees: the embassy fee paid to the Netherlands consulate, and the VFS Global service charge for handling your appointment.

$ — USD

ISO USD

All fees on this page are quoted in USD. Embassy fees are converted from euro at the consulate's daily rate.

✓VAT inclusive · all prices below

$Cash on the day · paid at VFS Global

✗Non-refundable · including refused applications

Schengen Visa Fee

EU-harmonised fee paid to the Netherlands consulate. Same in every Schengen country.

Adult (12 and above) $106.00

The standard short-stay Schengen visa fee for most applicants aged 12 or older.

Adult — reduced rate (visa-facilitation countries, 12+) $41.00

Reduced fee for short-stay Schengen visa applications by nationals of the countries listed below, under EU visa-facilitation agreements. Children of these nationals (aged 6–11 and under 6) apply free of the visa fee.

Applies to: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine

Child (6 to 11) $53.00

Reduced rate for children aged 6 to 11 years.

Child (under 6) Free

Children under 6 are exempt from the Schengen visa fee.

Cape Verde — Adult (18+) $71.00

Reduced rate for adult nationals of Cape Verde.

Cape Verde — Child (12 to 17) $35.00

Reduced rate for nationals of Cape Verde aged 12 to 17.

Cape Verde — Child (under 12) Free

Cape Verde children under 12 are exempt from the Schengen visa fee.

Fee exemptions

Who is exempt from the Schengen visa fee?

Four categories of applicants pay nothing or a reduced amount. Bring documentary proof of the qualifying status to your appointment.

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Free · both fees

Children under 6 years

Visa fee and operator service charge both waived. Age taken at the date of application.

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Free · embassy fee

EU citizen family members

Under Directive 2004/38/EC. Spouse, dependent children or dependent parents of an EU/EEA citizen.

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Conditional

Students & researchers

Some country and programme rules apply. Proof of enrolment or research-host invitation required.

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Free · embassy fee

Youth (≤ 25) at non-profit events

Seminars, conferences, sports tournaments and similar non-commercial events.

Bring proof at your appointment: passport (age), marriage certificate (EU family), enrolment letter (students), or event invitation (youth).

Children under 6 years old (all nationalities) — also exempt from the BLS service fee for short-term visas
Children of nationals from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine, applying as visa-facilitation nationals
Cape Verde children under 12
Pupils, students and accompanying teachers on a school trip
Researchers travelling to perform scientific research
Representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 or under attending seminars, conferences, sporting, cultural or educational events

Additional information

Source: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/nld/attend-centre (captured 2026-05-09).

Netherlands visa FAQs at VFS United States Los Angeles

Common questions, answered.

Where do I apply for a Netherlands visa at VFS United States Los Angeles?

VFS United States Los Angeles is located at 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 504, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA, Los Angeles. Netherlands visa applications are processed at this address.

What are the Netherlands counter opening hours at VFS United States Los Angeles?

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:30–15:00 (Submissions); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 12:00–17:00 (Passport Collection).

How do I book a Netherlands visa appointment at VFS United States Los Angeles?

Start your Netherlands visa application on Schengen Visa Pro and we will book your appointment at VFS United States Los Angeles as part of the process.

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