How to get a Netherlands visa from Philippines
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Filipino passport holders travelling to Netherlands.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to Netherlands.
Business visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Medical visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Student visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Tourist visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Filipino applicants need to provide.
About Netherlands
Visa type details
Medical visa
- This visa allows the Philippines to travel to Netherland for medical treatment in a Schengen medical institution.
- A letter to the Medical Advice Bureau in the Netherlands is needed. This letter must include the nature of the illness.
- You can only stay in the Schengen area (and receive the treatment) for up to 90 days with the Schengen medical treatment visa.
- A letter from your doctor/medical institution in the Philippines confirming that you need medical treatment in a Schengen country. The letter must also state your medical history and the medical treatment you will receive in the specific Schengen country.
- Official document of acceptance from the Schengen medical institution confirming they can provide you with the medical treatment you need.
- Applicants coming to the Netherlands for medical treatment must apply for a residence permit.
- Proof of accommodation in said Schengen medical institution.
- Proof of payment for medical treatment.
- If the ministry of health in your home country will cover the costs of your treatment, they must write an official letter declaring such intent.
- Proof the patient can cope with any additional medical costs that may come up.
- Proof of correspondence between the doctor in your home country and the one in the Schengen area.
- If you are employed, a letter from your employer is required. Your employer should state in the letter that he is aware of your leave. Your position and how long you have been employed in the company should be clearly stated.
- The applicant must be able to demonstrate they have sufficient funds to cover their entire medical expenses while in the Netherlands.
- Travelers on a medical visa are not allowed to work while they are in the country.
- Minors must ensure they possess the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling alone or with one of their parents, a document of consent which is signed by both parents of the minor should be provided.
- You are expected to leave the country at the end of your treatment.
- Visa holders are not allowed to take up permanent residence in the country, but temporary residence is allowed.
- A valid passport.
- The applicant has to sign a medical declaration.
Business visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to the Netherlands for some business reasons.
- Proof of enough funds to comfortably spend while in the Netherlands.
- A valid passport not older than 10 years with at least a validity of 3 months beyond the intended period of stay in the Netherland is required.
- Proof that the applicant does not pose a threat to public order, public health, domestic security or international relations.
- You can meet up with business partners to negotiate and sign contracts with this type of visa.
- You can also attend trade fairs, conferences, and business summits with this type of visa while you are in the Netherlands.
- An invitation letter from the company you will be visiting in the Netherlands should be provided. The address of the company and the dates of your visit should be stated in the letter.
- Flight itinerary.
- A letter from your employer in Philippine permitting your business travel
- If the applicant of this visa has had previous business dealings with the company they are visiting, proof of this must be provided.
- If the company you are meeting in the Netherlands will be responsible for your expenses while you are in the country, this should be stated in the letter.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa. Holders of the Netherlands business visa also cannot seek public funds.
- You are expected to exit the country at the expiration of your business visa.
Student visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling who have the intention of studying in a school in the Netherlands.
- Student visa applicants are required to undergo a medical test for tuberculosis within three months of arriving in the Netherlands or your visa or residence permit will be taken away.
- Filipino students will need to take a medical test before arriving in the Netherlands.
- Filipino students will need to set up a Restricted Bank Account. This type of bank account restricts the amount of money you can withdraw every month, and only allows you to access it when you arrive in the Netherlands.
- Applicants of this visa should apply for a provisional residence visa also known as the MVV visa. Afterward, 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.
- When you apply for your visa, one of the most important things you need to prove is that you can support yourself during your study program. For the Netherlands, they require you to prove that you have available 868 EUR/month either from an external source or already in your bank account.
- Before applicants can initiate the visa application process, they must have been accepted into one of the recognized institutions of learning in the Netherlands.
- 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.
- Certificates and transcripts of the schools you previously attended are required.
- Foreign students 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.
- 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.
- Filipino students will have to prove they speak English well enough to study at an international university in the Netherlands. These language skills ensure that you can succeed in your classes and manage your way around the Netherlands.
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to the Netherlands for tourism/visitation.
- A completely filled tourist visa application form.
- A Philippine valid passport or other travel documents.
- Two identical passport photographs.
- Evidence of legal residence in the Philippines.
- Round-trip Flight Itinerary.
- Europe Travel Health Insurance.
- Proof of Accommodation.
- If invited. A letter of invitation from the host/organization is required.
- Proof of no criminal record from the police.
- Proof of sufficient funds to support your stay in the Netherlands.
Where to apply
Netherlands embassy & visa application centers in Philippines.
Manila
AddressSaskia de LangAddress26th Floor BDO Equitable Tower 8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City Metro Manila Philippines.
Phone+63287866666
Email[email protected]
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0800 | 17:30 |
| Tue | 08:00 | 17:30 |
| Wed | 08:00 | 17:30 |
| Thu | 08:00 | 17:30 |
| Fri | 08:00 | 14:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
Do foreigners need to speak Dutch
'Need' would be too strong a word, it only depends on how long foreigners intend to stay. For those who intend to settle in the Netherlands permanently, it's strongly recommended.
Is the Netherlands safe
Yes. Violent crime rates are low, and people are generally safe walking alone in the streets. But there is one crime in the Netherlands that is fairly common which is bicycle theft.
Do foreigners need a car in the Netherlands
It isn't necessary to buy a car. Public transport in the Netherlands is effective and affordable.
What is the Netherlands official language
Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands. Although most of the entire population in the country speak this West Germanic language. Nearly 23 million worldwide people speak Dutch as their first language.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Netherlands visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.