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How to get a Netherlands visa from Sudan
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Sudanese passport holders travelling to Netherlands.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Netherlands.
Student visa
Processing time15 days
Validitymore than 90 days
Tourist visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90
Transit visa
Processing time15 days
Validity24 hours-5 days
Application requirements
Documents Sudanese applicants need to provide.
- International passport valid for three months beyond return date to Sudan with blank pages for visa stamps.
- Copies of previous passports and photocopy of the data page of the current passport.
- Two colored passport photographs.
- Completed and signed visa application form.
- Travel insurance confirmation worth €30,000.
- Sufficient funds for the duration of stay.
- Proof of civil status.
- Return-trip ticket.
- Cover letter.
- Hotel reservation.
- Flight itinerary.
- Visa fees.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- A tourist visa is used for vacations, sight-seeing and leisure purposes.
- It is a short-stay visa known as a Schengen visa and allows a stay of 90 days in the Netherlands. It is also valid for other Schengen countries.
- Applicants are to provide a cover letter introducing themselves and the purpose of their trip.
- A medical report issued by a renowned physician is required to prove that the applicant is free from contagious diseases.
- Valid travel insurance having a minimum coverage of €30,000 is required.
- If you intend to visit family and relatives in the Netherlands, you can also apply for this visa.
- The currency restriction for entry into the Netherlands and exit is €10,000.
- A hotel booking or other forms of accommodation reservation should be provided.
- Applicants are to provide a bank statement containing a minimum amount of €34/day for the duration of stay in the Netherlands.
- Sudanese nationals visiting this country are not allowed to take up any form of employment neither can they study with this visa.
- A copy of your return trip ticket is important as it helps the consul to know that you have the intention of returning to Sudan when your visa expires.
- The Netherlands tourist visa is a short-stay visa. Extending the visa beyond the 90-day validity is only possible under very strict conditions, e.g., in the case of emergencies.
Student visa
- Sudanese nationals who have been accepted into higher institutions of learning in the Netherlands are eligible for this visa.
- Individuals yet to be admitted cannot apply for this visa.
- This visa is a long-stay visa (MVV) and is valid for the duration of the course of study.
- Students are eligible to apply for an additional one-year residency before their course ends, they are also allowed to stay one year after graduation to look for work.
- Holders of this visa are allowed to work up to a maximum of 10 hours a week or do seasonal labor during June, July, and August. Your employer will have to secure a temporary work visa for you.
- Applicants of this visa are to have a sponsor or sufficient funds for the duration of their course of study.
- If you are on scholarship, a signed letter stating how much of your studies the scholarship covers should be presented.
- Students whose parents are their sponsors should provide a letter of commitment from the parents and show proof of their assets.
- A letter of admission provided by the institution in Netherlands is required.
- Certificates and transcripts of previous academic institutions attended should be provided.
- In some cases, you might need to take a civic integration exam at the consulate. This exam costs 150 euros.
- The university will be required to inform the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) if you discontinue your studies, terminate your registration as a student of the university, or if you no longer have sufficient funds to cover your living costs.
- It costs about 60 euros which is 2.955 SGD to process this visa. The Sudanese embassy accepts fees only in SGD.
- To apply for a visa extension, ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity left and was not issued over 10 years ago.
Transit visa
- A transit visa is issued for individuals flying through the Netherlands to non-Schengen countries.
- There is the airport transit visa and the transit visa.
- Airport transit visa is valid for 24 hours and does not permit the traveller to leave the vicinity of the airport while waiting for the next flight.
- The transit visa is valid for up to 5 days after which the individual must exit the country.
- The Netherlands does not charge any fee for traveller below 6 years of age, children between the ages 6-11 pay 35 euros (1.720 SDG) and others pay 60 euros (2.955 SDG).
- Onward trip ticket and visa for the next travel destination is required.
- This visa can only be extended during emergencies which include sudden illness.
- All applicants are to have valid travel insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 which would be used for emergencies in the Netherlands or other Schengen countries.
- A transit visa cannot be used for tourism or business purposes.
Where to apply
Netherlands embassy & visa application centers in Sudan.
Khartoum
AddressStreet 47, House nr. 76 Khartoum East Postcode: 11111 P.O. Box 391 Khartoum Sudan
Phone(+249) 183 48 03 15
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
Is Netherlands expensive for tourists
Travelling to the Netherlands and exploring the country can be pretty expensive. The Netherlands is known to be one of the most expensive countries in Europe. In the capital city, Amsterdam, you can expect to spend a minimum of 50 euro per day but each money spent provides a priceless experience.
Can I drink the water in Netherlands
Tap water in the Netherlands is safe to drink. The Netherlands (and especially Amsterdam which has the best water in the country) has the safest en cleanest tap water in Europe. The Dutch government does not add chlorine to the water and even toilet water is safe for drinking.
Is Amsterdam safe for female tourists
Generally, Amsterdam is known to be a safe country. Female travellers experience little to no harassment in the country. Regardless of this, females are advised to observe safety precautions at all times. Walking in lonely areas especially at night should be avoided.
What are the religions in the Netherlands
Locals of the Netherlands have a variety of religions (including Christianity and Islam) although about 51-61% of the citizens are unaffiliated with any religion.
Are credit cards accepted in the Netherlands
The use of credit cards in the Netherlands is common although nationals of the country prefer to use local debit cards without the Visa and MasterCard logo for which small shops and markets have a machine for. Most supermarkets also accept local debit cards but ATMs are readily available for cash withdrawals.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Netherlands visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.