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Visa Information
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Important Notice :
Please Note that these regulations are changed on a regular basis
by the different governments, Southtravels.com can not be liable
for any information that could have been changed since we checked
it. It is the responsibility of each passenger to check the different
conditions of entry to the desired country . |
CITIZEN |
PASSPORT
REQUIRED? |
VISA
REQUIRED? |
RETURN
TICKET REQUIRED? |
| British |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Australian |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Canadian |
Yes |
No |
No |
| USA |
Yes |
No |
No |
| OtherEU |
1 |
No/2 |
No |
| Japanese |
Yes |
No |
No |
PASSPORTS:
Passport valid for at least three months after the last day of
the intended visit required by all except:
1. certain nationals of EU countries holding a valid
national ID card. Enquire at the nearest Consulate/Embassy for further
details.
VISAS:
Required by all except the following for stays of up to three months:
(a) nationals referred to in the chart and under passport exemptions above
(except 2. nationals of Latvia who do require a visa);
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria,
Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland,
Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand,
Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland,
Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey to/from other Schengen
countries within 72 hours by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided
holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note:
Nationals of Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea,
Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra
Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan and the Syrian Arab Republic passing
through The Netherlands always require an airport transit visa, unless
holding a Residence Permit for the USA or EEA countries, UK or temporary
residence permit for Canada and the USA, valid on the departure date from
The Netherlands, with a confirmed onward ticket and are not leaving the
transit lounge. Transit passengers are advised to check transit regulations
with the relevant Embassy or Consulate before travelling.
Types
of visa and cost: A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa,
is issued free of charge for the relevant Schengen member nationals, for
tourist, business and private visits. Short-stay, Multiple-entry and Transit
visas are available for approximately €35, although prices are subject
to change. All visas are subject to a non-refundable visa handling charge
of £25, depending on the type of visa and the exchange rate. The
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) can be contacted for further
details.
Note:
Spouses and children (under 21 years) and/or dependents of EU nationals
(providing spouse’s passport and the original marriage/birth certificate,
mentioning name of parents with certified translation in English for Embassy
in London are produced) receive their visas free of charge (enquire at
Embassy or Consulate for details). Nationals of the Dominican Republic,
Ghana, India, Nigeria and Pakistan should have their marriage and birth
certificates verified and legalised by the relevant Netherlands Embassy
or a visa fee will be charged.
Validity:
Short-stay visas are valid for up to six months from date of issue for
single- or multiple-entries of maximum 90 days per entry. Transit visas
are valid for single- or multiple-entries of maximum five days per entry,
including the day of arrival. Visas cannot be extended; a new application
must be made each time.
Application
to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses
section. Applications should be made in person. Travellers visiting just
one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country; travellers
visiting more than one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate
of the country chosen as the main destination or the country they will
enter first (if they have no main destination).
Application
requirements: (a) Passport (valid for at least three months longer
than the validity of the visa requested) containing a blank page to affix
the visa, or official travel document accepted by Schengen countries.
If travelling on a new passport, the old one must also be submitted. A
residence permit should be endorsed in your current valid passport and
must still be valid on departure from the Schengen area. (b) Completed
application form, listing full address and daytime telephone number. For
minors under 18 years, it is necessary to submit approval from both parents
or legal guardians, submitting a copy of each parent’s/guardian’s
passport. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Fee, where applicable (payable
in cash or by postal order). (e) Travel insurance policy covering medical
expenses, including emergency hotel treatment and repatriation, taken
out in the UK, and with a minimum cover of €30 per day. (f) Evidence
of sufficient funds for period of stay (eg bank statements or travellers
cheques amounting to a minimum of £30 per day). Business: (a)-(f)
and, (g) An invitation from a Dutch company confirming duration and purpose
of stay, and a recent letter from the applicant’s employer, solicitor,
bank manager or local Chamber of Commerce, plus last payslip. If unemployed,
submit a letter from a solicitor, accountant or Company House. If unemployed,
submit Social Security booklet. Student: (a)-(f) and, (g) A letter from
the applicant’s school, college or university. Tourist/Family Visits:
(a)-(f) and, (g) Original recent letter of guarantee legalised by town
hall from sponsor in The Netherlands with a copy of his/her passport,
residence permit and pay slips for the last three months, plus proof of
accommodation. Airport Transit: (a)-(f) and, (g) Confirmed non-refundable
and non-endorsable airline ticket.
Note:
(a) The number of forms and photos required may vary according to the
nationality of the applicant. (b) The applicant may also be asked to provide
further relevant documentation in certain cases. (c) Applications must
be made in person for those residing in the vicinity of London, UK, and
appointments to do so must be made in advance by telephoning the automated
telephone appointments booking service (tel: (09065) 540 720; calls cost
£1 per minute). For those married to a Dutch national, it is not
necessary to telephone the automated booking service. Those married to
Dutch nationals may visit the Embassy in London from 0900-1100 on any
working day, or visit another of the Dutch consulates in the UK. An original
marriage certificate and original passport of Dutch spouse must be submitted.
Postal applications are not accepted.
Working
days required: Normally within 24 hours, but can take up to three
months for certain nationals. It is essential to apply with plenty of
time to spare (three weeks at the very least).
Temporary
residence: Work permit and residence permit required for non-EU
nationals. Enquire at Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy)
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