General Information

The Netherlands is part of the Schengen territory which includes Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

A Schengen visa is a document that allows the applicant to travel to the Schengen territory. However, it does not automatically give the applicant the right to enter the Schengen territory. Border Control Officers may still ask the applicant to provide information or supporting documents concerning financial means, length of stay and the purpose of the visit in addition to a valid passport and visa.

Some of the Schengen countries mentioned above require information about visa applications of Egyptian passportholders. In general, a visa application will be processed within 12 days. In some cases the Embassy has to forward the visa application to the competent authorities in the Netherlands for a final decision. In this case, it can take between 12 days up to two months before the visa can be issued.

To apply for a Schengen visa, please download the following form:

 Download the Visa Application Form in Word format  Download the Visa Application Form in PDF format 

For information on visas to Aruba or to the Dutch Antilles, please call the visa call centre.

To submit a visa application, the applicant needs to make an appointment at the visa department of the embassy by calling the Visa Call Center at phone number (02) 27395599 from 08.30-12.00 hrs from Sunday to Wednesday and from 10.00-12.00 hrs on Thursday. Please keep your passport at hand when contacting the Visa Call Centre.

Furthermore, the Visa Call Centre can provide you with all information regarding visa matters, such as visa requirements and the status of visa requests. 

In order to make an application, the following documents have to be submitted:

All applicants:

• One completed and signed Schengen visa-application form
• One recent picture
• Valid passport 
• Travel insurance for the duration of the visa
• Handling fee of 60 euro (to be paid in Egyptian pounds)

Additional for non-Egyptian nationals:

•  Valid residence permit

Additional for minors:

• Permission of both parents

Depending on the outcome of the first interview, other documents may be required (such as a ticket reservation, previous passports, etc). All required documents should be submitted as originals with copies attached. The submission of these documents does not automatically mean that the application will be approved and a visa granted. In case of refusal, handling fee will not be refunded. As far as proof of financial means is concerned, please note that cash will not be accepted as such. 

Travel insurance
As of 1 June 2004 all travellers to Schengen are obliged to have a travel insurance. This insurance should cover the costs of repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical treatment and emergency admission to hospital, and be valid for all Schengen countries for the entire journey and period of stay. The policy should cover a minimum of 30.000 euro. In principle, the insurance should be arranged in your home country or by your referent in The Netherlands.

Visa fees
As of January 2001, the Netherlands Embassy is charging a  handling fee for visa applications. Upon submitting the visa application, you will be charged a visa fee. In case the visa is not granted, the fee will not be reimbursed. Regardless of the type of visa, the handling fee is the equivalent of 60 euro.

Airport transit visa
Egyptian nationals transiting through Amsterdam/Schiphol Airport do not need a visa on the condition they have a confirmed onward air ticket as well as a visa for their country of destination. Other nationalities are advised to contact the Visa Call Centre for further information.

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Tourist visit

In addition to the documents mentioned above, the applicant for a tourist visa will need:

• Hotel reservation, stating the name of the applicant and the period of stay
• Proof of sufficient financial means: (preferably) legalized bank statements of the 6 months preceding the application or a letter credit card limit or a saving account book
• Proof of employment: a letter of the employer stating permission and the period of leave, or (if self employed) a business registration and taxbook, or (for students) registration at an educational institute, or a social security letter in case applicant is unemployed

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Visiting friends or family

In addition to the documents mentioned above, if the applicant is visiting family or friends and the referent financially guarantees costs during the visit:

• Invitation and guarantee letter from the person in The Netherlands inviting the applicant, legalized by the City Council of the residence of the referent not older than 6 months
• Three most recent salary or income statements from the referent or profit loss statement from a certified accountant and a recent extract registration of business with the Chamber of Commerce (in case the referent is self employed)
• Copy of the passport, ID-card or residence permit of the referent
• Occupation: (if employed) letter of the employer stating permission and period of stay and social security letter, (if self employed) business registration and taxbook, (students) registration at educational institute

In case applicant pays for the trip, the documents mentioned below should be provided as well:

• Proof of sufficient financial means: (preferably) legalized bank statement of the 6 months preceding the application or a letter stating credit card limit or saving account book

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Business visit

• Invitation from company in the Netherlands stating purpose and period of stay (in case the company in The Netherlands pays for the expenses related to the visit, it should be stated in the invitation)
• In case of being employed, a letter of the employer stating the reason for travel (if the employer is responsible for cost of travel then this should be mentioned in the letter)
• In case the applicant is self employed: company or personal bank statements (preferably legalized) in the name of the applicant from the past 6 months and registration of business and a tax book.

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Visit for medical reasons (to be mentioned when booking an appointment)

• Letter, name and address of the doctor who is to treat the applicant or a letter of the medical institute where applicant will be undergoing treatment
• Documentary evidence that the applicant has adequate insurance to cover his medical expenses in The Netherlands or other documentary evidence that these expenses ands those of the applicant's return journey have been settled
• A declaration by the doctor treating the applicant (not older than 1 month) stating the nature of the applicant's illness and duration of treatment as well as the reason for treatment in the Netherlands. This declaration should be typed and written on official letterhead of the medical institute.
• Proof that applicant has sufficient financial means to support his stay in the Netherlands

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