When and where do I apply for a Schengen visa for Keukenhof 2027?
Apply as early as the rules allow: the Netherlands accepts short-stay Schengen visa applications up to 6 months before your trip and at least 15 days before you travel, so for a mid-April 2027 visit you can apply from mid-October 2026. You book the appointment yourself (TLScontact in China, VFS Global in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines), go in person and give fingerprints unless you gave them for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months.
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Our prices: per car, by the hour
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, Keukenhof day | €65 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags · Mercedes E-Class, Mercedes EQE, Mercedes EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series |
| Van Class, Keukenhof day | €80 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags · Mercedes V-Class, Mercedes EQV |
| First Class, Keukenhof day | €100 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags · Mercedes S-Class, Mercedes EQS, Mercedes EQS SUV, BMW i7 |
A Keukenhof day from an Amsterdam hotel is about 6 hours: €390 in Business Class or €480 in Van Class, per car. Prices are per car, not per person, with 9% Dutch VAT included, and the same day and night. During ADE week (pickups October 20 to 26, 2026) fixed ADE-week prices apply, shown before you book; promo codes cannot be used that week. Booked less than 12 hours before pickup: +10%. At an airport or an intercity station the first 60 minutes of waiting are free, elsewhere 15 minutes; after that waiting is charged per minute at the class's hourly rate (Business €65 an hour). Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup.
Where to apply for the Dutch visa
| Country | Where | Note |
|---|---|---|
| China | TLScontact: Beijing, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jinan, Kunming, Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Xi'an | Residents of China only |
| India | VFS Global: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi | A separate appointment per person |
| Indonesia | VFS Global: Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya; temporarily Ambon, Makassar, Medan | The passport must carry your signature or an endorsement stamp |
| Thailand | VFS Global, Bangkok | Residents of Thailand |
| Vietnam | VFS Global, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City | New blue passports only with the place of birth |
| Philippines | VFS Global, Makati and Cebu |
Which country's visa?
Apply to the country where you spend the most nights, your main destination. If you spend equal time in several countries, apply to the one you enter first. A tulip trip with most nights in the Netherlands means a Dutch visa.
Working back from your Keukenhof date
| Keukenhof date | Earliest application | Latest application | A sensible target |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2027 | September 25, 2026 | March 10, 2027 | Apply by early January |
| April 15, 2027 | October 15, 2026 | March 31, 2027 | Apply by late January |
| May 5, 2027 | November 5, 2026 | April 20, 2027 | Apply by mid-February |
Documents people forget
Travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000 for the whole Schengen stay · hotel bookings · a return ticket · proof of funds · a signed passport (Indonesia) · the place of birth in the passport (Vietnam).
Related questions
How much is the visa fee?
€90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6 to 11, under 6 free, plus the visa center's own service fee.
Can AmstelCab help with my visa?
No, we are a transport company. Once you have booked, we can send the booking confirmation for your rides in the Netherlands.
Should I buy Keukenhof tickets before the visa?
You can: Keukenhof lets you cancel a ticket up to 4 days before its date and time, for €2.50 per purchase.
Sources
- Netherlands Worldwide, Schengen visa in China: TLScontact in 15 cities; up to 6 months and at least 15 days before travel; fingerprints; book the appointment yourself (checked October 14, 2026)
- Netherlands Worldwide, Schengen visa in India: VFS Global in 12 cities; a separate appointment per person (checked October 14, 2026)
- Netherlands Worldwide, Schengen visa in Indonesia: VFS Global Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, temporarily Ambon, Makassar, Medan; passports need a signature or endorsement stamp (checked October 14, 2026)
- Netherlands Worldwide, Schengen visa in Thailand: VFS Global Bangkok (checked October 14, 2026)
- Netherlands Worldwide, Schengen visa in Vietnam: VFS Global Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; new blue passports only with the place of birth (checked October 14, 2026)
- Netherlands Worldwide, Schengen visa in the Philippines: VFS Global Cebu or Makati (checked October 14, 2026)
- VFS Global for the Netherlands: Schengen visa fee €90, children 6 to 12 €45, under 6 free; the service fee is extra (checked October 14, 2026)
- Keukenhof, Terms and conditions: tickets and parking tickets can be canceled up to 4 days before the date and time on the ticket, €2.50 per purchase; after that they cannot (checked October 4, 2026)
Book it, or ask dispatch first
Book online in a few minutes (no account, no app), or send your flight number and address on WhatsApp and dispatch replies in English, 24 hours a day.