How to get a Netherlands visa from Chad

• Applicants of this visa intend to visit the Netherlands for sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation purposes.
• Applicants intending to visit friends and family in the Netherlands should also secure a tourist visa.
• You are to provide an invitation letter from your friends and relatives in the Netherlands, a letter of invitation from the host should be provided.
• The letter should state the relationship between the applicant and the host. Valid contact details of the host should be stated in the letter.
• You are not permitted to be enrolled in any institution or school in the Netherlands.
• If employed you are to provide the following documents:
• Employment contract
• Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
• Leave permission from the employer.
• Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary
• Applicants of the visa are free to attend festivals and events that are of interest to them.
• If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate should be provided along with a notarized consent signed by both parents of the minor.
• Applicants of this visa are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment or study.
• Proof of the incentive of returning to your country at the expiry of this visa is required.
• You are expected to abide by the rules of this visa.
• A copy of your return flight ticket is required.
• Travel insurance of a minimum of Proof of €30,000 coverage within the Netherlands and the entire Schengen area should be provided.
• During your time in the country, you are not allowed to seek public funds.
• You are expected to leave the country on or before your visa expires.
• All documents to be submitted must be original and certified copies.
• Proof of civil ties to Chad.
• You are to provide bank statements for the last 6 months.

• The Business Visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of engaging in business activities while they are in the Netherlands.
• You are permitted to attend seminars, trade fairs, and conferences relating to their profession during their time in the country.
• An invitation letter from the Dutch company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit.
• A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel should be provided. The letter should introduce the applicant and state the nature and duration of the business leave.
• If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided.
• Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
• You are not permitted to take up jobs while in the country or seek public funds.
• Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint-stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents should be provided.
• A business bank statement of the latest 6 months is required.
• Proof of paid visa fees should be provided.
• You are expected to exit the country on or before the visa expires.

• The Netherlands student visa is for Congolese students who have the intention of studying in a school in the Netherlands.
• Applicants of this visa should apply for a provisional residence visa also known as the MVV visa. Afterwards, the host institution will then apply for a full residence permit on the traveler's behalf.
• To apply for an MVV visa you will need a valid passport and at least one passport page photocopy.
• Proof that you are able to support yourself financially is required. It is expected that you have enough money to spend at least 850 euros per month.
• You must have been accepted into a recognized school/institution of choice before applying for this visa.
• This institution will need to provide you with a letter of admission. This is proof that you can attend lectures and write exams at school.
• You are to provide Certificates and transcripts of the schools you previously attended.
• Applicants of this visa are allowed to work part-time as long as it does not interfere with their studies.
• An extension of this visa can be granted to cover the full duration of your program.
• Student visa applicants are required to undergo a medical test for tuberculosis.
• If you are a minor traveling without your parents, a letter of consent signed by both parents should be provided. Also, an unabridged original copy of your birth certificate is required.
• The Netherland student visa costs around €60.
• In some cases, you might need to take a civic integration exam at the consulate. This exam costs 150 euros.
• Proof of the paid tuition fee must be provided.
• All documents to be submitted must be original and certified copies.

To get a residence permit as a highly-skilled migrant, you must have an employment contract or assignment (or written agreement) for at least four months with an employer recognized by the Dutch immigration authorities and earn above a certain level of income.