Basic Travel Requirements for Sudaneses visiting
Netherlands
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Dutch Visa.
- International passport valid for three months beyond return date to Sudan with blank pages for visa stamps.
- Copies of previous passports and photocopy of the data page of the current passport.
- Two colored passport photographs.
- Completed and signed visa application form.
- Travel insurance confirmation worth €30,000.
- Sufficient funds for the duration of stay.
- Proof of civil status.
- Return-trip ticket.
- Cover letter.
- Hotel reservation.
- Flight itinerary.
- Visa fees.
Netherlands Visa for Sudaneses
Facts about Netherlands
The Netherlands is renowned for its landscapes of canals, extensive cycling routes, impressive windmills. tourists can find pleasure in exploring the waterways, museums. One notable spot not to be missed is the Keukenhof known as the Garden of Europe which has over 700 varieties of tulips, and the largest public garden in the world.
The Netherlands translates to ‘lower countries’ as a reference to its low and flat topography. the country is the second-largest exporter of food in the world owing to its rich soil and mild climate.
Tourism in The Netherlands has been steadily on the rise compared to other European countries with the number of foreign tourists growing at a rate of 5.5 percent yearly.
Types of Netherlands Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 |
| Student visa | 15 days | more than 90 days |
| Transit visa | 15 days | 24 hours-5 days |
General Requirements for Netherlands Visa
- International passport valid for three months beyond return date to Sudan with blank pages for visa stamps.
- Copies of previous passports and photocopy of the data page of the current passport.
- Two colored passport photographs.
- Completed and signed visa application form.
- Travel insurance confirmation worth €30,000.
- Sufficient funds for the duration of stay.
- Proof of civil status.
- Return-trip ticket.
- Cover letter.
- Hotel reservation.
- Flight itinerary.
- Visa fees.
Netherlands Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A tourist visa is used for vacations, sight-seeing and leisure purposes.
- It is a short-stay visa known as a Schengen visa and allows a stay of 90 days in the Netherlands. It is also valid for other Schengen countries.
- Applicants are to provide a cover letter introducing themselves and the purpose of their trip.
- A medical report issued by a renowned physician is required to prove that the applicant is free from contagious diseases.
- Valid travel insurance having a minimum coverage of €30,000 is required.
- If you intend to visit family and relatives in the Netherlands, you can also apply for this visa.
- The currency restriction for entry into the Netherlands and exit is €10,000.
- A hotel booking or other forms of accommodation reservation should be provided.
- Applicants are to provide a bank statement containing a minimum amount of €34/day for the duration of stay in the Netherlands.
- Sudanese nationals visiting this country are not allowed to take up any form of employment neither can they study with this visa.
- A copy of your return trip ticket is important as it helps the consul to know that you have the intention of returning to Sudan when your visa expires.
- The Netherlands tourist visa is a short-stay visa. Extending the visa beyond the 90-day validity is only possible under very strict conditions, e.g., in the case of emergencies.
Netherlands Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Sudanese nationals who have been accepted into higher institutions of learning in the Netherlands are eligible for this visa.
- Individuals yet to be admitted cannot apply for this visa.
- This visa is a long-stay visa (MVV) and is valid for the duration of the course of study.
- Students are eligible to apply for an additional one-year residency before their course ends, they are also allowed to stay one year after graduation to look for work.
- Holders of this visa are allowed to work up to a maximum of 10 hours a week or do seasonal labor during June, July, and August. Your employer will have to secure a temporary work visa for you.
- Applicants of this visa are to have a sponsor or sufficient funds for the duration of their course of study.
- If you are on scholarship, a signed letter stating how much of your studies the scholarship covers should be presented.
- Students whose parents are their sponsors should provide a letter of commitment from the parents and show proof of their assets.
- A letter of admission provided by the institution in Netherlands is required.
- Certificates and transcripts of previous academic institutions attended should be provided.
- In some cases, you might need to take a civic integration exam at the consulate. This exam costs 150 euros.
- The university will be required to inform the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) if you discontinue your studies, terminate your registration as a student of the university, or if you no longer have sufficient funds to cover your living costs.
- It costs about 60 euros which is 2.955 SGD to process this visa. The Sudanese embassy accepts fees only in SGD.
- To apply for a visa extension, ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity left and was not issued over 10 years ago.
Netherlands Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A transit visa is issued for individuals flying through the Netherlands to non-Schengen countries.
- There is the airport transit visa and the transit visa.
- Airport transit visa is valid for 24 hours and does not permit the traveller to leave the vicinity of the airport while waiting for the next flight.
- The transit visa is valid for up to 5 days after which the individual must exit the country.
- The Netherlands does not charge any fee for traveller below 6 years of age, children between the ages 6-11 pay 35 euros (1.720 SDG) and others pay 60 euros (2.955 SDG).
- Onward trip ticket and visa for the next travel destination is required.
- This visa can only be extended during emergencies which include sudden illness.
- All applicants are to have valid travel insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 which would be used for emergencies in the Netherlands or other Schengen countries.
- A transit visa cannot be used for tourism or business purposes.
Netherlands Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
60.00 (EUR)
Transit visa
60.00 (EUR)
Netherlands Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Sudan
Khartoum
Street 47, House nr. 76 Khartoum East Postcode: 11111 P.O. Box 391 Khartoum Sudan
www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/sudan
kha@minbuza.nl
(+249) 183 48 03 15