The Netherlands Tourist Visa- How to Apply and Guidelines

The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, 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. 

The Netherlands is one of the most visited places for tourism. Nigerians who want to tour Netherlands can apply for a Netherlands tourist visa. Netherlands is also part of the 28 Schengen countries, so you can also apply for a Schengen visa.

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Documents needed to apply for the The Netherlands tourist visa

As much as you long to travel to The Netherlands and visit all those beautiful places, there are certain protocols and guidelines you will need to follow in order to apply for a Netherlands tourist visa. Here are the documents you need for application:

• One 35 mm x 45 mm passport-sized photograph taken on white background.
• A completed application form filled online and downloaded with the bar-code at its back.
• Fully completed complementary questionnaire.
• Two color portrait copies of your passport data page.
• An employment and introduction letter from your employer in your origin country addressed to Netherlands Embassy.
• An invitation letter from an invitee in Netherlands.
• A bank statement for the last three months.
• Travel medical insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 euros.
• Marriage certificate, if applicable.

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The Netherlands Tourist Visa fee

The Netherlands tourist visa fee for Nigerians is 60 Euros.

The Netherlands Tourist Visa processing time.

The Netherlands tourist visa processing time may take at least 15 days from the day of your application. In few cases, it may take up to 30 days or even 60 days if the required documents are missing from the application.

The Netherlands Tourist Visa Validity.

The Netherlands tourist visa is valid for 90 days. Generally, you can extend your Netherlands tourist visa only if you have not stayed for more than 90 days in the past 180 days and if your current visa is not expired. Applicants should note that extensions might not be granted if you do not have a tangible reason for the extension.

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]

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