Netherlands visa requirements for Togoleses

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Togoleses visiting Netherlands

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

  • An Original Togolese passport and copies of your previous visas valid for at least 3 months beyond return date are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages to affix visa stamps when issued. 
  • A duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Two passport-size photographs (35mm x 45mm) taken on light gray background.
  • Complete travel documents should be presented.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of stay in the Netherlands.
  • Copy of flight itinerary reservation with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from the Netherlands.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to the home country. 
  • Travel Visa Insurance confirmation of minimum €30,000  coverage within the Netherlands and the entire Schengen area.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.

Netherlands Visa for Togoleses

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 working days 60 days
Medical visa 15 working days 90 days
Business visa 15 working days 90 days
Student visa 15 working days Valid through the period of study
Official visa 15 working days 90 days

General Requirements for Netherlands Visa

  • An Original Togolese passport and copies of your previous visas valid for at least 3 months beyond return date are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages to affix visa stamps when issued. 
  • A duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Two passport-size photographs (35mm x 45mm) taken on light gray background.
  • Complete travel documents should be presented.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of stay in the Netherlands.
  • Copy of flight itinerary reservation with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from the Netherlands.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to the home country. 
  • Travel Visa Insurance confirmation of minimum €30,000  coverage within the Netherlands and the entire Schengen area.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Netherlands Tourist visa Netherlands Medical visa Netherlands Business visa Netherlands Student visa Netherlands Official visa

Netherlands Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Netherlands tourist visa is also known as the "Type C" Schengen visa. It enables tourists to visit the Netherlands for relaxation or pleasure.
  • You must have a valid passport with at least two blank pages to affix the visa.
  • Two recently taken(not older than 6 months) passport photographs(35mm x 45mm) taken on a white background.
  • Travelers intending to visit friends and family in the Netherlands should also secure a tourist visa.
  • If you have a host in the Netherlands, you are required to present a letter of invitation from your host. Your host’s home address, telephone number and other means of contact (if any) should be written in detail in the letter.
  • Togolese visiting the Netherlands on a tourist visa are not allowed to take up a program of learning while in the country but are allowed to attend events and festivals if they are interested.
  • A letter from your employer in Togo stating awareness and allowance of your leave is required. Your position in the company and the length of your employment should also be stated.
  • During your visa application, you are required to provide a covering letter briefly introducing yourself and explaining the true purpose and duration of your visit.
  • A copy of an onward or return ticket is also important.
  • Flight itinerary stating the dates, flight numbers as well as entry and exit details from the Netherlands should be provided.
  • Proof of travel insurance must be provided -- a minimum of €30,000 coverage within the Netherlands and the entire Schengen area.
  • During your time in the country, you are not allowed to seek public funds.
  • 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.
  • If you wish to stay longer in the country, your best decision might be to apply for a long-stay visa instead

Netherlands Medical Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A Schengen Medical Treatment Visa allows Togolese citizens to enter a Schengen-area country in order to receive medical treatment in a Schengen medical institution.
  • You can only stay in the Schengen area (and receive the treatment) for up to 90 days with the Schengen medical treatment visa.
  • Applicants coming to the Netherlands for medical treatment must apply for a residence permit. This application costs € 1033.
  • A letter from your doctor/medical institution in Djibouti 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Travelers on a medical visa are not allowed to work while they are in the country.
  • 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.
  • The applicant has to sign a medical declaration. By signing this declaration, the applicant consents to be involved in any medical research, if necessary.
  • A letter to the Medical Advice Bureau in the Netherlands is needed. This letter must include the following:
  • The nature of the illness.
  • Why treatment elsewhere will be inappropriate.
  • If you are capable of financing the treatment.

Netherlands Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Netherlands business visa enables Togolese to visit the Netherlands for business purposes.
  • An original passport not older than 10 years with at least a validity of 3 months beyond the intended period of stay is required.
  • While you are in the country with this visa, you can meet up with business partners to negotiate and sign contracts.
  • You can also attend trade fairs, conferences, and business summits while you are in the country.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • A letter from your employer in Togo stating awareness and allowance of your business travel is important.
  • If the applicant of this visa has had previous business dealings with the company they are visiting, proof of this must be provided.
  • 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.
  • Togolese are expected to exit the country at the expiration of their visas.
  • Before this visa is issued, it must have been proven that the applicant does not pose a threat to public order, public health, domestic security or international relations.
  • Travelers should be able to prove they have enough funds to comfortably spend at least 34 euros per day while in the Netherlands.

Netherlands Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Netherlands student visa is available for Togolese students who have the intention of studying in a school 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.
  • Proof that you are able to support yourself financially is required. It is expected that you have enough money to spend at least 850 euros per month.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • It costs around €60 to process this visa.
  • In certain cases, you might need to take a civic integration exam at the consulate. This exam costs 150 euros.

Netherlands Official Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The official visa allows Government officials in Togo to visit the Netherlands for official and diplomatic purposes.
  • A diplomatic note from the Togolese government is required. The note should contain your position in government, the intended duration of your trip, as well as the purpose of your visit to the country.
  • A copy of the original invitation letter should be provided.
  • Applicants of this visa are mostly Heads of State, consular officers, ministers, and African Union representatives.
  • Asides Head of States, if your purpose of visiting the country is non-official, this visa will not be issued to you.
  • If you are traveling with a minor, the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate should be presented during the visa application process.
  • Holders of this visa can attend conferences and business meetings while they are in the country.
  • Travelers are advised to carry a valid means of identification at all times.
  • The Netherlands official visa permits multiple entries into the country.

Netherlands Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Medical visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Student visa

75.00 (EUR)

Official visa

60.00 (EUR)

Netherlands Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Togo

Location

Address

Lome

Rue Badjenope, 258 Be-Klikame, (Behind the Shell and Fan-Milk buildings), Lome

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nlhoncontogo@yahoo.com

00-228-2518153,00-228-9941225 (mobile)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to walk around Amsterdam at night?

As for areas to avoid, most Amsterdam neighborhoods are safe for walking, even alone, with a few exceptions. One place to avoid come nightfall is the Red Light District. While it is filled with all types of people during the day, the area attracts seedier visitors and vagrants at night.

What is the best time of the year to visit Netherlands?

The best time weather-wise is from mid-April to mid-October. July and August are the peak months for visitors. The weather overall is never severely cold or hot as the temperatures are influenced by the North Sea (the Netherlands has a maritime climate). Most rain falls in the winter and it can feel damp and chilly.

What should I wear in Netherlands?

During the warmer days, you will be able to wear shorts. Denim is always comfortable and allows for mobility; however, avoid skirts and dresses as they're not practical for the weather and the cycling/walking activities you will be doing.

Should I tip in Amsterdam?

Gratuities are built into most hospitality services, so it would not be seen as rude if you do not tip at a restaurant or in a taxi. But although tipping is not necessarily expected in Amsterdam, it is customary to leave some extra cash as thanks for great service.