Netherlands visa requirements for Nigeriens

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Nigeriens visiting Netherlands

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


  • A correctly filled and signed visa application form.

  • A passport valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of exit from the Netherlands or any other Schengen area.

  • Two (2) empty passport pages for visa stamps.

  • Two 35x45mm. passport photographs that meet the visa application requirement.

  • A detailed itinerary of your time in the Netherlands.

  • Proof of enough funds to cover your entire stay in the Netherlands.

  • Travel insurance with a minimum of €30,000 for the duration of stay.

  • A bank statement for the last 3 months before the application period.

  • A police report showing that you do not have a criminal record. 

  • A return-ticket to Niger.

  • For every document, you must provide the original and one photocopy.

  • The Netherlands does not have an embassy in Niger so applicants from Niger are advised to make their Application through the Embassy in Nigeria.


Netherlands Visa for Nigeriens

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 15-21 working days 90 days
Business visa 15-21 working days 90 days
Medical visa 15-21 working days 90 days
Transit visa 10 working days 24hours

General Requirements for Netherlands Visa


  • A correctly filled and signed visa application form.

  • A passport valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of exit from the Netherlands or any other Schengen area.

  • Two (2) empty passport pages for visa stamps.

  • Two 35x45mm. passport photographs that meet the visa application requirement.

  • A detailed itinerary of your time in the Netherlands.

  • Proof of enough funds to cover your entire stay in the Netherlands.

  • Travel insurance with a minimum of €30,000 for the duration of stay.

  • A bank statement for the last 3 months before the application period.

  • A police report showing that you do not have a criminal record. 

  • A return-ticket to Niger.

  • For every document, you must provide the original and one photocopy.

  • The Netherlands does not have an embassy in Niger so applicants from Niger are advised to make their Application through the Embassy in Nigeria.


Netherlands Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Medical visa

75.00 (EUR)

Transit visa

60.00 (EUR)

Netherlands Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Niger


Location

Address

Nigeria

14A Walter Carrington Crescent Victoria Island Lagos

lag@minbuza.nl

+23414601400

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the official currency used in Netherlands?

The official currency used in the Netherlands is the Euros which was introduced in 2002 and has been the country's official currency since then.


What is the official language used in Netherlands?

Dutch is the official language spoken in the Netherlands, it is not only spoken in the Netherlands but it is also the official language of Flanders, the neighbouring northern provinces of Belgium.


What is the capital of Netherlands?

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands although the States General and the Executive Branch have been situated in The Hague since 1588, along with the Supreme Court and the Council of State.


What is the population of Netherlands?

Netherlands has a population of about 17 million people all living within a total area of roughly 41,500 square kilometres (16,000 sq mi).