Netherlands to Launch Digital Visa System This August
Starting August 4, 2025, the Netherlands will join a growing list of countries like Canada, the US, Brazil, the UK, Japan, and Thailand in transitioning to a fully digital visa application system. This transition also is intended to simplify the visa application process, minimize errors and provide a more efficient way for individuals to apply. With the shift to online-only applications, the Netherlands joins the larger global migration trend towards digital administration, offering a more seamless application procedure for visa applicants while delivering operational efficiency for the government.
In a landmark move set to redefine the global travel landscape, the Netherlands has announced a major shift in its visa application process. Starting August 4, 2025, the country will exclusively accept digitally filled visa application forms, marking the end of handwritten paperwork. This significant update, which was revealed by VFS Global, will bring the Netherlands in line with other countries that have already embraced digital systems for visa applications.
