Nov 2014
Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Room 2402B, 24 Floors, Great Eagle Centre, 23 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
Tel: 852-2599 9200
Fax: 852-2868 5388
E-mail: information@netherlands-cg.org.hk
www.hollandinhongkong.org
Visa section:
Openings hours:
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday
9am - 12noon (no appointment needed)
Schengen Visas Information Leaflet
Uniform Schengen Visa
A uniform Schengen visa issued by a Schengen country allows free travel within the Schengen Area.
The Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
The maximum period of stay allowed is 3 months in any six-month period from the date of first entry in
the territory of the Member States, with one or multiple entries.
Schengen Visa with Limited Territorial Validity
This type of Schengen visa is valid for the territory of one or more Member States but not all Schengen
States.
Airport Transit Visa
The Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation establishes the principle of free transit through
the international transit areas of the airports. However, there are some exemptions to this principle and
the citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana,
Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka need an airport transit visa to transit through the
international transit areas of the Schengen Area airports. Citizens of several other countries need an
airport transit visa only in some Schengen countries, so they are recommended to contact the Consulate
General of the relevant Schengen country.
The following categories of persons shall be exempt from the requirement to hold an airport transit visa:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Holders of a valid uniform visa, national long-stay visa or residence permit issued by a Member
State
Third-country nationals holding a valid residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, San
Marino or the United States of America guaranteeing the holder’s unconditional readmission
Third-country nationals holding a valid visa for a Member State or for a State party to the
Agreement on the European Economic Area of 2 May 1992, Canada, Japan or the United States
of America, or when they return from those countries after having used the visa
Family members of citizens of the European Union
Holders of diplomatic passports
Flight crew members who are nationals of a contracting Party to the Chicago Convention on
International Civil Aviation.
1. Visa-Free Entry
Holders of Hong Kong SAR, BN(O) and Macao SAR passports are entitled to a visa-free entry to
Schengen countries lasting no more than 3 months in any six-month period from the date of first entry
in the territory of the Member States.
2. Hong Kong Document of Identity & Macao Travel Document
Holders of Hong Kong Document of Identity (HKDI) / Macao Travel Document are required to have a
visa for Schengen countries.
3. The Competent Visa Office
The Consulate General of the country of your main destination in terms of length should issue your visa.
If you visit more than one Schengen country and the same number of nights in all countries, please
submit your application at the Consulate General of the country of your first entry.
4. Visa Application
The application form must be signed and submitted in person.
Due to possible delays in processing individual visa applications, it is recommended that you lodge
your application not later than 3 weeks before the date of your planned departure and not earlier than 3
months.
5. Processing Time and Fees
In general, visa-processing procedure for short-term visa is 5 - 10 working days but may vary in
individual cases.
The current fee for a short-term Schengen visa is EUR 60 (EUR 35 for children from the age of 6 years
and below the age of 12 years), payable in HKD and must be settled upon application.
Fees are non-refundable. Payment must be made in cash.
6. Harmonised List of Supporting Documents for Uniform Schengen Visa
For your short-term Schengen visa application, please provide the Hong Kong original documents in
English or Dutch:
Overview of required documents:
a)
Schengen visa application form, duly completed
b)
1 recent photographs in colour / size: 35mm x 45mm on white or grey background
c)
Original Passport or travel document (+ 2 copies) valid for at least 3 months after the intended
date of departure from the territory of the Schengen Area. It shall contain at least two blank
pages and it shall have been issued within the previous 10 years.
d)
The Hong Kong / Macao resident permit valid for at least 3 months after the expiry date of the
requested Schengen visa
e)
Hong Kong / Macao Identity Card (+ 2 copies)
f)
Confirmed flight reservation (round trip)
g)
Proof of your financial circumstances (salary or bank account statement of the past 3 months)
h)
Travel/medical insurance (coverage EUR 30,000 and valid for the entire Schengen area for the
duration of your stay)
For the purpose of:
Business:
Guarantee letter by company (employer) with bank endorsement
Invitation by business partner in the Netherlands + hotel accommodation
Family / Friend visit: Leave letter from your employer
Legalized invitation + financial guarantee from the sponsor in the Netherlands
Copy of Dutch passport / residence permit of the sponsor + proof relationship
Tourism:
Leave letter from your employer
Hotel accommodation + schedule of the trip
Study / Research:
Student Identification + letter from the school or university in Hong Kong
Invitation from the university or institute in the Netherlands
Proof of accommodation
Cultural / Sport:
Guarantee letter from the school, cultural or sport institute / organisation
Invitation from the organizer in the Netherlands + proof of accommodation
Minor (below 18 years) applicants must present their birth certificates and a written consent of their
parents / legal guardians (application has to be submitted by parents/legal guardians).
Original Further documents might be requested in individual cases
The Addresses and Visa Hours of the Schengen Visa Offices (Consulates General) in Hong Kong:
Austria
Room 2201 Chinachem Tower,
34-37 Connaught Road Central
Tel: 2522 8086
Fax: 2521 8773
E-mail: hongkong-gk@bmeia.gv.at
www.bmeia.gv.at/hongkong
Visa hours: 9am - 12noon (Monday - Friday)
Czech Republic
Room 1204-05 Great Eagle Centre
23 Harbour Road, Wanchai
Tel: 2802 2212
Fax: 2802 2911
www.mfa.cz/hongkong
Visa hours: 9:30am - 12:30pm (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Finland
Room 2405-8, Dah Sing Financial Centre,
108 Gloucester Road, Wanchai
Tel: 2525 5385
Fax: 2810 1232
www.finland.org.hk
Visa hours: 10am - 12noon (Monday – Friday)
Germany
21 Floor, United Centre,
95 Queensway, Admiralty
Tel: 2105 8788
Fax: 2865 2033
www.honkong.diplo.de
Visa hours: 8:30am - 11:30am (Monday – Friday)
Italy
Suite 3201, 32 Fl., Central Plaza,
18 Harbour Road, Wanchai
Tel: 2522 0033
Fax: 2845 9678
www.conshongkong.esteri.it
Visa hours: 9:00am – 12:00noon (Monday - Friday)
Hungary
Represented by the Consulate General of
the Netherlands
Liechtenstein
Represented by the Consulate General of
Switzerland
Belgium
9 Floor, St.John’s Building,
33 Garden Road, Central
Tel: 2524 3111
Fax: 2868 5997
E-mail: hongkong@diplobel.fed.be
www.diplomatie.be/hongkong
Visa hours: 9:00am - 12noon (Monday – Friday)
Denmark
Represented by the Consulate General of Finland
France
26 Floor, Tower II, Admiralty Centre,
18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty
Tel: 3752 9900
Fax: 3752 9901
www.consulfrance-hongkong.org
Visa hours: 9am - 12:30pm (Monday – Friday)
Greece
Room 1208, 12/F Harcourt House,
39 Gloucester Road, Wanchai
Tel: 2774 1682
Fax: 2705 9796
www.greekconsulatehk.com
Visa hours: 10am - 12:30pm (Monday – Friday)
Luxembourg
Represented by the Consulate General of Belgium
Malta
Represented by the Consulate General of Austria
The Netherlands
Room 2402B, 24 Floors, Great Eagle Centre,
23 Harbour Road, Wanchai,
Tel: 2599 9200
Fax: 2868 5388
E-mail: information@netherlands-cg.org.hk
www.hollandinhongkong.org
Visa hours: 9:00am – 12:00noon
(Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday)
Norway
Represented by the Consulate General of Finland
Portugal
Represented by the Consulate General of Germany
Poland
Room 2506 Hopewell Centre
183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai
Tel: 2840 0779
Fax: 2596 0062
E-mail: kgrphk@netvigator.com
Visa hours: 10:00am - 14:00pm (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Spain
Suite 5303, 53 Floor, Central Plaza,
18 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2525 3041
Fax: 2877 2407
E-mail: espeghk@netvigator.com
Visa hours: 9:30am–12noon (Monday – Friday)
Slovenia
Represented by the Consulate General of Germany
Sweden
Represented by the Consulate General of Finland
Switzerland
Suite 6206-7 Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.
Tel: 2522 7147/8
Fax: 2845 2619
E-mail: hon.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
www.eda.admin.ch/honkong
Visa hours: 9am-12noon (Monday – Friday)