You can fill in an application form online through your account in the online portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Select the visa you need.Step 1: Complete the application form. Complete the online application form, print it out and take it to your appointment. You can apply for your visa up to 6 months ahead of your trip. Apply no later than 45 days before your trip. You can only use this form if you are a foreign national staying in the Netherlands. With this form, you apply for admission and residence in the Netherlands for working purposes. How To Fill Out A Netherlands Schengen Visa Application Form. Here is how you fill out the Netherlands Schengen visa application form.