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. The application form must be thoroughly filled out and signed. If the applicant is a minor, one of the parents will sign the application. 2. In the US, you have to book your appointment for a Netherlands visa online through a VFS Global application center. You can only use this form if you are a foreign national staying in the Netherlands.