How to get a Netherlands visa from Senegal

• The Netherlands tourist visa is issued to Senegalese who have the intention of exploring the tourist attractions in the country.
• The tourist visa also gives permission to foreigners to visit friends or family members in the Netherlands.
• A valid passport in good condition, with at least six months of validity remaining from the date of arrival in, is required.
• Two recent passport-sized photographs taken against a white background are required.
• An entry stamp to prove that the applicant is entering the country legally is required.
• The visa stamp should be affixed on the blank pages in the original Senegal passport.
• Recent bank statements showing proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of stay.
• Proof of medical insurance to cover the entire duration of stay should be submitted.
• Invitation letter from the host in the Netherlands stating the relationship with the applicant, purpose, and duration of stay in the Netherlands.
• The host could either be a family member, friend, or tour organization in the Netherlands.
• Applicant travelling with a tourist organization should provide a certificate of registration with the tourism company or invitation letter from a tour organization.
• Proof of accommodation or hotel reservation is mandatory.
• Minors (under 18) must present a copy of their birth certificate and written, notarized authorization from the absent parent(s) or legal guardian.
• Vaccinations against Yellow fever, measles, malaria is compulsory.
• Applicants must not overstay visa duration of stay in the Netherlands.
• Holders of a tourist visa are not required to work or study in the Netherlands or will be deported.

• The business visa is issued to foreigners travelling to the Netherlands for business purposes such as attending a business meeting, conferences, negotiating and signing contracts.
• Applicant should provide proof of company registration of the company in the Netherlands by providing a certificate of registration issued by the Government of the Netherlands.
• A cover letter from the applicant's employer in Senegal stating the awareness of applicant's trip, duration and reason of travel to the Netherlands are required.
• The business cover letter should also indicate that the applicant is of good conduct.
• The cover letter should clearly state who will be financially responsible for the applicant during the stay in the Netherlands and must be signed by a senior employee in the company in Senegal.
• The invitation letter must be approved by the chamber of commerce in the Netherlands must be provided.
• Proof of business dealings by both companies should be provided.
• Income tax for the last three months must be provided.
• Confirmation of return ticket must be provided, this is to show that the applicant has the intention of returning back to their country.
• Proof of yellow fever vaccination and other communicable diseases should be submitted.
• Applicants travel itinerary showing travel details and dates of entry and exit from the Netherlands is required.

The Netherlands is very safe overall, but the main cities have their fair amount of pickpockets, occasional violence and theft. Some parts of Amsterdam are best avoided, and drunk or high tourists are often easy targets for thieves.