1. Consulate General Of the Kingdom of The Netherlands Istanbul

2. Orange Carpet Facility Consulate General Of the Kingdom of The Netherlands Istanbul

3. What is the Orange Carpet Facility? Orange Carpet Facility is a program to support the rapidly developing economic ties between The Netherlands and Turkey, by simplifying the visa application process for business people.

4. What are the benefits? -No need to apply in person -No need to provide a flight reservation, travel insurance, hotel reservation nor proof of financial means when applying for a visa -A visa will be issued within 3 working days. -A first visa will be granted with a validity of 1 year and the consecutive visa with a validity of 5 years (subject to expiry date of passport)

5. When is a company eligible? -Dutch companies that have a subsidiary in Turkey or vice versa -Turkish companies having a long term and substantial business relation with a company in The Netherlands, and -Whose employees travel frequently to the Netherlands for business purposes, and -Have a positive visa – business track record. (main destination The Netherlands)

6. How to register? You need to: -Fill out the application form that is provided on the website of the Consulate. -Supply the list of eligible employees (details are on the website) -List of authorized persons to sign introductory letters for visa applications listed employees -Send these documents, as mentioned in the application form (only by mail, no hard copy), to: ist-orange@minbuza.nl

7. Evaluation The Consulate General will then evaluate the application and inform the applying company usually within 2 to 4 weeks.

8. How to apply for a visa under OCF? -Your staff can apply directly with the Consulate* or apply at VFS Global* (there are 2 applications centres one at each side of the Bosporus) *When applying at the Consulate you need an appointment: http:/Istanbul.nlconsulate.org/visa *When applying at VFS Global you can hand in your visa application with or without an appointment. www.vfsglobal.com/netherlands/turkey

9. Important information -By participating in the OCF, the company guarantees the return of the traveller and is able and willing to vouch for all costs that might occur during or following the stay of the visa applicant (when the traveller is travelling on a visa that has been obtained via the OCF) -The OCF does not cover family members or travellers accompanying the employee for tourism or other purposes

10. Important information -The OCF does not apply to clients or business partners of your company -The OCF can be cancelled at any time by either party by notification in writing -When there are changes in your staff list please inform the Consulate accordingly as soon as possible to avoid any delays in the visa application process

11. Important information More detailed information can be found at the website of the Consulate. Questions can always be directed to: ist-orange@minbuza.nlist-orange@minbuza.nl