How to Apply for The Netherlands Schengen Visa
The Netherlands (also called Holland) is a country in northwestern Europe, which is known for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes. Amsterdam, the capital, is home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and the house where Jewish diarist Anne Frank hid during WWII. Canalside mansions and a trove of works from artists including Rembrandt and Vermeer remain from the city's 17th-century "Golden Age" can all be found in the country.
The Netherlands is one of the most visited countries and foreigners from different parts of the world travel to The Netherlands for visitation, tourism, business, study and employment purposes.
The Netherlands is part of the Schengen consulate and Nigerians can apply for a Schengen visa.
The Netherlands Schengen Visa Types
| Visa Types | Processing times | Validity |
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 days- 180 days |
| Business visa | 15 days | 90 days- 180 days |
| Study visa | 15 days | 3 months - 5 years |
| Work visa | 15 days | 3 months- 1 year |
| Transit visa | 15 days | 24 hours |
| Religious visa | 15 days | 90 days- 180 days |
General requirements for The Netherlands Schengen visa
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Two passport-sized photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken on grey background.
- Travel documents.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant?s ties to the home country.
- Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover the entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
All Schengen visas allow travelers to stay in the country for 90 days out of 180 days. However, if you want to stay longer than 90 days, you are required to apply for a residence visa.
Purpose of travel to The Netherlands
When applying for The Netherlands Schengen Visa, you have to specify which visa you are applying for and your purpose of travel.
The Netherlands Tourist Visa
You can apply for The Netherlands tourist visa if your purpose of travel is to visit the Schengen area as a tourist. This includes as part of a holiday, a cruise, city trip or other recreational purpose.
For more information about The Netherlands tourist visa, click here.
The Netherlands Transit Visa
The Netherlands Transit Visa is also known as an Airport Transit Schengen Visa. It is a permit issued to travelers that have to change flights at a Schengen airport to another country outside the Schengen area. The Netherlands transit visa allows travelers to stop and wait in the international transit area of a Schengen airport for their flight going to their destination country.
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The Netherlands Business Visa
The Netherlands business visa is issued to Nigerians with the purpose of travel to the Netherlands to take part in commercial activities. This includes attending meetings, conferences or training courses.
The Netherlands Study Visa
The Netherlands study visa is issued to Nigerians traveling to the country for study, research and internship purposes.
The Netherlands Work Visa
The Netherlands work visa is issued to Nigerians traveling to The Netherlands for employment purposes.
The Netherlands Religious Visa
The Netherlands religious visa is issued to Nigerians traveling to the country for religious purposes. Before you can apply for a temporary religious visa at a Consulate, a Petition for a Non-immigrant Worker, Form I-129 must be filed on your behalf by a prospective employer.
The Netherlands Schengen Visa Fee
The Netherland Schengen visa fee for all visa types is 60 Euros
The Netherlands Embassy in Nigeria
- ADDRESS: Netherlands Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
Plot 622, 1 Gana Street
Maitama District
Abuja
Nigeria. - TELEPHONE: (+234) 9-4133789/4135436
(+234) 9-4135434 - FAX: (+234) 9-4133791
- EMAIL: [email protected]
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a residence permit to study in Netherlands?
To stay in the country for a longer duration (more than 90 days), you will need a Residence Permit. The MVV is proof of your eligibility as a resident in The Netherlands. When you enter the Netherlands under this permit, you are seen to do so as a potential resident rather than a tourist.
What do I need to study in The Netherlands?
Given that your degree is recognized in the Netherlands, you may need a residence permit if you are not an EU / EEA or Swiss citizen, sufficient mastery of English: TOEFL (minimum 550 paper based, 213 computer based), IELTS (minimum average of 6) GMAT or GRE or a minimum average of 7 - 7.5 (foreign diploma).
Can International students work in the Netherlands?
Foreign students (non EU/EEA/Swiss) with a valid residence permit are allowed to work either full-time seasonal work in June, July and August, or part-time work of no more than ten hours a week outside the summer period.
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