Holland Visa Application In Ghana

Depending on the purpose of your travel to the Netherlands, there are different types of visas that will apply to the occasion.

Whether you are planning to go on a visit, study, or work and reside in the Netherlands permanently, you will have to apply for a different Dutch Schengen Visa, accordingly.

You can apply for the Netherlands Schengen Visa since 1995 when the Netherlands as an EU Member State also became a member state of the Schengen Area.

General required documents for the Netherlands Visa Application:

Firstly, download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the Netherlands Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard copy.

2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background. Learn more about visa photo requirements and specifications.

Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.

A copy of your return ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa – if not otherwise required

Travel Visa Insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within the Netherlands and the entire Schengen area

A cover letter stating the purpose of a visit to the Netherlands and itinerary

Flight itinerary reservation with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from the Netherlands

Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay in the Netherlands

Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)

Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in the Netherlands.

What do I need to do?

You must submit a passport or other travel document issued within the last 10 years. This must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for at least another 3 months after the date you intend to leave the Schengen area.

You must submit a completed and signed visa application form. Each person traveling with you on your travel document must submit their own visa form. Forms for children under the age of 18 need to be signed by a parent or guardian.

If you are under 18 and are traveling without one or both of your parents or guardians, ask them to sign a consent form. Border guards may ask to see this form when you arrive in the Netherlands.

In a country where visa applications are processed by an external service provider, in most cases your digital photo will be taken at the Visa Application Centre. In all other cases you yourself will have to submit a photo with your application. This photo must meet Dutch requirements for passport photos.

When you submit your application your fingerprints will be taken. These will remain valid for 59 months. Some applicants, such as children under the age of 12, do not need to have their fingerprints taken.Did you provide biometric data (fingerprints and photos) within the last 59 months prior to your current application? Then you can choose to have someone else submit your application for you. You do not have to appear in person. This also applies if you had your fingerprints taken within the last 59 months for a visa application submitted through another Schengen member state.

How long does it take?

The earliest you can apply is 6 months before you intend to travel. Seafarers can apply 9 months before the intended travel date. You should apply no later than 15 working days in advance.

In most cases, you will be informed within 15 calendar days whether your application has been successful. However, it can sometimes take up to 45 days, for example, if extra documents are required.