Last reviewed: May 2026
TL;DR- TLScontact processes Dutch Schengen and MVV long-stay visa applications for UK residents on behalf of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in London.
- UK centre is primarily London.
- UK passport holders do not need a visa for short stays of up to 90 days. TLScontact is for long-stay categories including work, study and family.
- MVV (Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf) is a provisional residence permit issued by IND in the Netherlands and collected at TLScontact UK.
- TLScontact does not decide visas. The IND or Dutch Embassy decides.
Address and Contact Details
TLScontact runs the Dutch visa application centre in the UK on behalf of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in London. The centre is based at a London address that may be shared with other TLScontact country desks.
To find the current address, open uk.tlscontact.com and select Netherlands. The portal displays the precise address, postcode, opening hours and contact details.
Verify the current TLScontact Netherlands centre address before travelling. The Dutch government information at netherlandsandyou.nl is also a primary reference point.
Countries and Visa Types Handled
TLScontact Netherlands processes the full range of Dutch visa categories for UK residents, including:
- Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) for tourism, business or visits up to 90 days, for nationalities not visa-exempt.
- MVV (Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf) for stays over 90 days, sponsored by an IND-recognised sponsor in the Netherlands.
- Highly Skilled Migrant visa (Kennismigrant) for sponsored skilled workers.
- Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT) visa.
- EU Blue Card.
- Student visa.
- Family reunion visa (spouse, registered partner, minor children).
- DAFT (Dutch-American Friendship Treaty) visa for US entrepreneurs (where applicable).
- Self-employed visa for non-treaty nationals.
UK passport holders do not need a visa for short stays in the Netherlands of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
How to Book an Appointment
- For long-stay categories, your sponsor (employer, university or family member) typically initiates the MVV application with IND in the Netherlands.
- Once IND approves the application, you receive a notification to collect the MVV.
- Open uk.tlscontact.com and create an account.
- Book an appointment to collect the MVV sticker and provide biometrics if not already on record.
- For Schengen short-stay applications, complete the application form linked from the TLScontact portal, pay the consular and service fees, and book an appointment.
- Print the appointment letter with barcode.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
- Printed TLScontact appointment letter with barcode.
- IND notification letter (for MVV collection).
- Current passport with at least three months validity beyond intended departure from Schengen and at least two blank pages.
- Passport-style photographs to Schengen specification (35mm x 45mm, biometric).
- Proof of UK residency (BRP, vignette, settled status, or utility bill).
- Schengen travel insurance with at least 30,000 euros medical cover for short-stay visas.
- Supporting documents per category: sponsor recognition (for Kennismigrant), university acceptance letter, family relationship proof (legalised marriage and birth certificates).
Processing Times and Fees
Schengen visa fee is 90 euros for adults and 45 euros for children 6 to 11. MVV consular fees vary by category and are paid to IND in the Netherlands. TLScontact service fee in the UK is charged in addition.
Processing time for a Schengen visa is normally 15 calendar days. MVV processing time depends on IND in the Netherlands rather than TLScontact. Recognised sponsor cases can be approved in 2 to 4 weeks, while non-sponsor categories can take 2 to 3 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MVV?
Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf is the provisional residence permit you need to enter the Netherlands for a stay over 90 days. It is requested by your sponsor with IND and collected as a sticker in your passport at TLScontact.
Who can sponsor a Highly Skilled Migrant visa?
Only IND-recognised sponsors (employers on the IND list) can sponsor Kennismigrant applications. The job must meet the salary thresholds set by IND each year.
Do I need to apply for residence after arrival in the Netherlands?
Yes. After collecting the MVV in the UK and entering the Netherlands, you must collect your residence permit (Verblijfsvergunning) from IND within a set period and register with your local municipality.
Do UK passport holders need a Schengen visa to visit the Netherlands?
No. UK passport holders can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where is the EES rollout for the Netherlands?
The EU Entry Exit System applies to non-EU travellers including UK nationals crossing the external Schengen border. The Netherlands rolls EES out at its airports and ports per the EU schedule.
How We Verified This
We cross-referenced uk.tlscontact.com, netherlandsandyou.nl, the IND (Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst) website and gov.uk foreign travel advice for the Netherlands. Fees and Kennismigrant thresholds change annually, so we have linked to the official portals for live information.
