Netherlands visa requirements for Cape Verdians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Cape Verdians visiting Netherlands

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Dutch Visa.


  • International passport valid for at least three years from your return date from the Netherlands. The passport should have two blank pages.
  • 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 Cape Verdians

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 days
Student visa 15 days more than 90 days
Medical visa 15 days 90 days

General Requirements for Netherlands Visa


  • International passport valid for at least three years from your return date from the Netherlands. The passport should have two blank pages.
  • 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 Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Student visa

60.00 (EUR)

Medical visa

60.00 (EUR)

Netherlands Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Cape Verde


Location

Address

Praia

Reu Tenente Valadin (à coté de la poste) C.P. 456 Praia Cape Verde

hbetencourt@cvtelecom.net.cv

(+238) 2611888, (+238) 9912266

Frequently Asked Questions


Why is the Netherlands popularly called Holland?

The official name of the country is the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Holland only means the two provinces of Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland and they contain the largest parts of the Netherlands. However, the name Holland is often used when all of the Netherlands is meant. 


Is English spoken in the Netherlands?

Yes. Although Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands, English language speakers would have little to no problems conversing while in the country. About 90-93% of the population have adopted English as a second language. The Dutch are known to be the most proficient English Language speakers in the world outside of the Anglosphere.


What is the traditional meal in the Netherlands?

Hollandse Nieuwe or Harring is the traditional and most famous Dutch food. Fish lovers would find it especially amazing and it is a must-try for even non-fish lovers. The raw herring fish is typically served with chopped onions and can be eaten with or without bread. Herring should only be called Hollandse Nieuwe if caught between May and July.


What is red-light district in the Netherlands?

Red-light district are areas in the capital city of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, where certain vices are permitted. There are currently three red-light districts in Amsterdam but the most common one is at the center of the city. In these districts, activities such as prostitution is legal and taxes are collected from the prostitutes.