In accordance with the notification issued by the Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands, from 10th April 2019, the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in The Hague, (hereinafter referred to as 'Visa Application Center') will use a new version of Chinese visa application form and implement online application form and appointment system. If you choose to submit your application in the visa center in The Hague, specific steps are as follows:

1. Visit  the Chinese Visa Application Service Center’s website, and select The Netherlands in order to arrive at the The Hague Center’s homepage.
2.Go to ‘Step by Step Guidance’ and read detailed procedures and requirements for visa application
3.Enter ‘ Quick Access’, select ‘Online Application Form’ to fill in application form online. This step will require you to upload a recent standard passport photo with white background (please check here for passport photo  requirements).
4.After filling in the application form, please print out the complete form, sign on the confirmation page and page 8.
5.Enter ‘Online Appointment’ , fill in the application form number starting with ‘HAG’. Choose a time slot and finish the appointment booking. The system will automatically send you a confirmation email. Please print the confirmation email out or screenshot the appointment time information and show your appointment while you arrive at the visa application center. 
6. Applicant holding a service or diplomatic passport should fill in the online application form through the visa center’s website, print out and sign. But instead of making an appointment with the visa application center the applicant is required to apply at the Chinese Embassy.

Please note:

1, From 10^th of April till 10^th of May is the transition period. From 10th May 2019 onward, the old version of application form is no longer accepted.
2, A passport photo of the applicant must be uploaded while filling in the online application form. If the photo uploaded is invalid, the application will be rejected. The applicant will be required to refill the online application form and resubmit with a valid photo.

3, All the information provided in the application form must be real and correct, otherwise will result in rejection.

4, Application can only be accepted during appointment time.