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How to get a Netherlands visa from Malawi
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Malawian passport holders travelling to Netherlands.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Netherlands.
Business visa
Processing time15 business days
Validity90 days
Tourist visa
Processing time15 business days
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Malawian applicants need to provide.
- A visa application form that is filled and signed by the applicant is required.
- A passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond stay in the Netherlands.
- The passport must have at least two pages for the Netherlands visa stamp.
- If the passport does not meet this requirement, the applicant must renew or obtain a new one prior to applying for the Netherlands visa.
- Photocopies of passport pages containing the full name, date issued and expiry date, and photo of the applicant.
- One recent passport photograph taken against a white background is required.
- A notarized parental consent from both parents is required for minor applicants.
- Minors should also provide a copy of the birth certificate and parent’s ID.
- Receipt showing proof of payment made to the Embassy of the Netherlands.
- Travel ticket showing entry and exit date from the Netherlands.
- Bank statements showing proof of sufficient funds for the whole duration of stay in the Netherlands.
- The applicant can also provide proof of sufficient funds to cover the round trip to the Netherlands, duration of stay, and all other expenses if the bank statement is not available.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- A tourist visa is granted to foreigners who wish to visit Belgium for vacation, sightseeing, and exploring the Netherlands.
- Applicants can also visit friends and family members with a tourist visa.
- Netherlands visa application form should be completely filled, printed and signed.
- Malawi passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the date of exit from the Netherlands.
- The passport must have at least two blank pages for the Netherlands visa.
- Two identical passport photograph taken against a white background.
- Bank statements showing proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay should be provided.
- Travel itinerary showing entry date, exit date and full details of your trip in the Netherlands.
- Hotel reservation to show proof of accommodation in the Netherlands.
- Letter of invitation from a friend, family members or tour organization in the Netherlands should be submitted alongside with host’s ID card or the Netherlands residence permit.
- Photocopies of entry tickets for tourist activities is required.
- The letter of invitation must include details of the trip, purpose, and duration of trip.
- Letter of invitation must also include the host’s home address and contact information.
- If the host will be financially responsible for the applicant, it must be stated in the letter of invitation.
- Holders of a tourist visa must not engage in any business activities or educational activities in the Netherlands.
Business visa
- A business visa is issued to foreigners visiting the Netherlands for business activities.
- Completely filled and signed visa application form.
- Original Malawi passport that is valid for at least 3 months beyond stay in The Netherlands.
- The passport must have at least two blank pages for the Netherlands visa.
- Two identical passport photograph taken within the last three months with a white background.
- Invitation letter from the Netherlands company the applicant will be visiting and details and address, accompanied by the dates of the visit.
- Letter from applicant’s employer in Malawi, stating that the applicant will be travelling to the Netherlands and that the employer permits the applicant to leave throughout the required period.
- The letter of invitation must indicate if the host company is covering the financial expenses of the applicant.
- Bank statement for the last six months is required.
Where to apply
Netherlands embassy & visa application centers in Malawi.
Lilongwe
AddressMetcalfe Drive Kabula Hill P. O. Box 5096 Limbe Lilongwe Malawi
Phone(+265) 1-635268
Email[email protected]
Website-
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Frequently asked questions
What is the official language of Netherlands
Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands. Almost the entire population of the country speak this West Germanic language. Nearly 23 million worldwide people speak Dutch as their first language. The language is also spoken as a second language by about 5 million people.
Is vaccination required for the Netherlands visa
Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for the Netherlands. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for the Netherlands: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
What is the Netherlands famous for
The Netherlands (or Holland) may be a small country, but it is packed with world-famous icons. They also boast of bulb fields, windmills, cheese markets, wooden shoes, canals of Amsterdam, masterpieces of Old Masters, Delft Blue earthenware, innovative water-management and millions of bicycles.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Netherlands visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.