{"id":93016,"date":"2019-02-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/netherlands-visa\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:55:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:55:28","slug":"netherlands-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/netherlands-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Netherlands Visa: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ever dreamed of visiting the land of windmills, tulips and canals? The Netherlands has so many attractions and sights to explore, from its picturesque villages to its vibrant capital city, Amsterdam. Follow this easy and insightful guide on how to apply for your Netherlands visa (Schengen visa). We\u2019ve included everything you&#8217;ll need for the Netherlands visa application process. Now all that\u2019s left to do is pack your bags!<\/p>\n<p>South African passport holders do require a Schengen visa for the Netherlands, and with this guide, the process can be a relatively painless one! You will need to apply at <strong>VFS Global (Netherlands Visa Application Centre)<\/strong> in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg or Pretoria. Always apply for your tourist visa at least <strong>21 days before<\/strong> your departure date to allow for ample processing time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note this process is applicable to South African passport holders.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74678\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74678\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/visit.utrecht.jpg\" alt=\"Travelstart Netherlands visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/visit.utrecht\/?hl=en\">@visit.utrecht<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Types of Visas<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Short-Term Visa:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tourist Visa<\/strong> \u2013 This visa is for the sole purpose of leisure travel, including vacationing, sightseeing, visiting family and friends. It allows stays of <strong>up to 90 days<\/strong> in the Netherlands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business Visa <\/strong>\u2013 For people who intend to conduct business activities such as attend meetings, conferences, trade fairs or training in the Netherlands. It is valid for a maximum stay of <strong>up to 90 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Processing Time:<\/h3>\n<p>Under normal circumstances, the<strong> Netherlands visa application takes up to 15 days to process<\/strong>. Applicants can apply as early as three months before their travel date. The Netherlands Embassy in Pretoria (where applications are processed) recommends that you apply well in advance to accommodate any unforeseen processing days.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Book an Appointment:<\/h3>\n<p>All Netherlands visa application appointments must be scheduled on the VFS Global website. <strong>Register and <a href=\"https:\/\/online.vfsglobal.com\/GlobalAppointment\/Account\/RegisteredLogin?q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon\/x\/MI24mBrB3J1rBC1vdDKa5IQdrJXKYTs+DdVJBpH9l4l7HpqmRvLSWVvCgAOQvngoRkivmZPq19ojxHeihfkHKp+dVHgyFZC7mtJvtPcY8Xr\">schedule an appointment<\/a> online<\/strong>. You\u2019ll be shown the earliest available date.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74679\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74679\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/globetraveldiary.jpg\" alt=\"Travelstart Netherlands visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/globetraveldiary\/?hl=en\">@globetraveldiary<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Visa Costs<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Visa Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Visa Fee <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Schengen visa normal tariff<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">EU 80 (R1 365)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Schengen visa low tariff (minors 6-11 years)<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">EU 35 (R545)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Please note: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is a VFS Global service charge of <strong>R465<\/strong> for applicants <strong>who require biometrics<\/strong>, and <strong>R434 <\/strong>for applicants <strong>who do not need to do their biometrics <\/strong>which will be charged in addition to the visa fees.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants can make use of the courier facility for the return of processed applications. It costs <strong>R150 for application delivery<\/strong>. This optional service must be paid at the submission counter.<\/p>\n<p>Payment must be paid via credit or debit card at the Visa Application Centre. A cash deposit can be made at the bank, and your (original) deposit slip must be presented at the VFS Global Netherlands Visa Application Centre.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bank Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bank Name:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Nedbank<br \/>\nBranch Name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Corporate Client Services<br \/>\nBranch Code:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 198765 (Universal Code)<br \/>\nAccount Name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Visa Processing SA \u2013 Netherlands<br \/>\nAccount No:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1454112530<br \/>\nReference:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Your passport number<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74681\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74681\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/amsterdam.jpg\" alt=\"Travelstart Netherlands visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74681\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/amsterdam\/?hl=en\">@amsterdam<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Netherlands Visa Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consular.mfaservices.nl\/?lang=en\">Schengen visa application form<\/a> \u2013 Fill in online, print and sign. The application form must be taken to the Visa Application Centre.<\/li>\n<li>Passport \u2013 Valid for at least three months after your last day of stay in the Schengen states. The passport must have at least two blank pages.<\/li>\n<li>Passport copy: Biographical data page and all used pages, including previous Schengen, non-Schengen visas and all pages with stamps.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a01 x recent colour passport photo \u2013 Not older than three months and not previously used (no smiling, no teeth showing, no obstructions to face, white or light background, no shadows. If the applicant is wearing specs then make sure that there is no glare or reflection in it.)<\/li>\n<li>Full round-trip flight reservation (name must reflect clearly with travel dates. Travel date cannot be in less than 10 working days).<\/li>\n<li>Hotel reservations\/hotel vouchers\/cruise itinerary for the full stay in the Schengen state \u2013 guest names should be reflected clearly. (Each night must be accounted for and must clearly show the Netherlands as the main destination.)<\/li>\n<li>Signed employment letter (on company letterhead and signed) confirming position, exact travel dates and salary.<\/li>\n<li>If self-employed, provide your company\u2019s document (CK, CC), SARS invoice, or a letter from your accountant confirming that the business exists.<\/li>\n<li>Signed school letter (for students, on school letterhead and signed) confirming applicant is an enrolled student and awareness of travel dates and will commence schooling after the trip.<\/li>\n<li>Signed official registration letters (for tertiary education students, on letterhead and signed)<\/li>\n<li>Most recent three calendar month (from application date) bank statements with an original bank stamp on each page.<\/li>\n<li>Extra documents: proof of home\/car ownership, motivation letters (any additional information that you feel might strengthen your application.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Documents for Minors (Children under 18): <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unabridged birth certificate or official letter from Home Affairs confirming it has not been issued.<\/li>\n<li>Certified copy of parents\u2019 passport or ID.<\/li>\n<li>For children travelling with one or no parents, submit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vfsglobal.com\/netherlands\/southafrica\/pdf\/affidivit_child_191214.pdf\">parental consent form<\/a> signed by both parents and certified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vfsglobal.com\/netherlands\/southafrica\/pdf\/Netherlands-Checklist-Tourism-Recent.pdf\">tourist visa checklist<\/a> to make sure that you have all the necessary documents.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74682\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74682\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/northseajazz.jpg\" alt=\"Travelstart Netherlands visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/northseajazz\/?hl=en\">@northseajazz<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Where to Apply<\/h2>\n<p>All Schengen visa applications for the Netherlands are done at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vfsglobal.com\/netherlands\/southafrica\/index.html\">VFS Global<\/a> \u2013 Netherlands Visa Application Centre in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria. All visa applications must be submitted by the applicant <strong>in person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Cape Town<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Address:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">47 Strand Street<br \/>\n5<sup>th<\/sup> Floor, Office 504<br \/>\nCape Town<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">021 824 2393 \/\u00a0 012 425 3005<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Business Hours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Submission of Application<br \/>\n<\/strong>Monday to Friday 08:00-12:30 and 13:30-15:00<br \/>\n<strong>Passport Collection<br \/>\n<\/strong>Monday to Friday 10:00-12:30 and 13:30-16:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Durban<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Address:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">Unit 101A 1<sup>st <\/sup>Floor<br \/>\n91-123 Cowey Road (Problem Mkhize Road)<br \/>\nEssenwood<br \/>\nDurban<br \/>\n4000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">012 425 3005<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Business Hours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Submission of Application<br \/>\n<\/strong>Monday to Friday 08:00-12:30 and 13:30-15:00<br \/>\n<strong>Passport Collection<br \/>\n<\/strong>Monday to Friday 10:00-12:30 and 13:30-15:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Johannesburg<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Address:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">1<sup>st<\/sup> Floor Rivonia Village<br \/>\nCorner Boulevard and Mutual Road<br \/>\nSandton, Johannesburg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">012 425 3005<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Business Hours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Submission of Application<br \/>\n<\/strong>Monday to Friday 08:00-12:30 and 13:30-15:00<br \/>\n<strong>Passport Collection<br \/>\n<\/strong>Monday to Friday 10:00-12:30 and 13:30-15:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Pretoria<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Address:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">1<sup>st<\/sup> Floor, Cherry Lane Office Park<br \/>\n114 Fehrsen Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk<br \/>\nBrooklyn, Pretoria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">012 425 3005<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Business Hours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Submission of Application<br \/>\n<\/strong>Monday to Friday 08:00-12:30 and 13:30-15:00<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\"><strong>Passport Collection<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span>Monday to Friday 10:00-12:30 and 13:30-15:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74683\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74683\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/yumsterdam.jpg\" alt=\"Travelstart Netherlands Visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yumsterdam\/?hl=en\">@yumsterdam<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Where to Print Documents and Photos<\/h2>\n<h3>Cape Town<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tommy\u2019s Books and Internet Caf\u00e9 <\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Address:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">130 Long Street, Cape Town City Centre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">021 424 7675<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Business Hours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">09:00-17:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Durban<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Zzcnet Copy Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Address:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">Shop A, Logbro Centre, 176 Lillian Ngoyi Road, Morningside, Durban<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">031 825 3615<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Business Hours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">Monday-Friday: 08:00-17:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Johannesburg<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Internet Caf\u00e9 <\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Address:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">Bram Fischer Drive, Randburg, Johannesburg, 2194<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">011 051 9214<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Business Hours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">Monday-Saturday: 08:00-17:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>\u00a0Pretoria<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Umate Internet Caf\u00e9 <\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Address:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">495 Hilda Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">012 362 7440<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Business Hours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">Sunday-Friday: Open 24 hours<\/p>\n<p>Saturday: 07:00-22:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74684\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74684\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dkmntl.jpg\" alt=\"Travelstart Netherlands Visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dkmntl\/?hl=en\">@dkmntl<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With this valuable guide, you should be ready to start your Netherlands visa application today! Soon you&#8217;ll be exploring cities like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-amsterdam\"> Amsterdam<\/a>, Utrecht and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/rotterdam\/flights\">Rotterdam<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Still searching for the perfect flight? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/netherlands\/flights\">Find cheap flights to the Netherlands with Travelstart<\/a>!<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/sign-up\">sign up to our newsletter<\/a> for travel guides, visa information and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/flight-specials\">flight specials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Have you recently visited the Netherlands? Share your experience in the comments below.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All information on this blog page was correct at the time of publishing and may change at any time without prior notice. Travelstart is not affiliated with immigration authorities or their application centres and will not be liable for loss or inconvenience arising from the use of this volatile information.<\/em><\/p>\n<h6>Featured image courtesy of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/amsterdam\/?hl=en\"> @amsterdam<\/a> via Instagram<\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever dreamed of visiting the land of windmills, tulips and canals? The Netherlands has so many attractions and sights to explore, from its picturesque villages to its vibrant capital city, Amsterdam. Follow this easy and insightful guide on how to apply for your Netherlands visa (Schengen visa). We\u2019ve included everything you&#8217;ll need for the Netherlands visa application process. 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