Netherlands Visa for Ethiopian Citizens
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter Netherlands. Apply at a Netherlands embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Ethiopian citizens apply for a Netherlands visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Netherlands embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling.
- → See the exact document checklist for Ethiopian applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Ethiopian applicants
The exact documents Ethiopian citizens must submit for Netherlands, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
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Ask your contact person which documents you need. You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Please ask the contact person at your company or organization which documents you must submit. Always submit all required documents. If documents are missing, your application may be rejected. Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. Need help? See more information about applying for a Schengen visa through the Orange Carpet Visa Facility on NetherlandsWorldwide (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/apply-schengen-visa-orange-carpet).
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You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Please see the checklist for a sports visa with the complete list of requirements. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/Oll57yA2G1b5pVP19XlU9/b4c95c56440b4ddbd95c95519afd8dfd/checklist-visa-Sport-events-Ethiopia.pdf) - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. - For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-form)
familyVisa facilitation for family members of EU/EEA or Swiss national
You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Go to the checklist to see which documents you need to submit with your application: Checklist for a family members of EU/EEA/Swiss nationals (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-family-member-eu-eea). In case you are a parent of a Dutch national under 18: Checklist for parent(s) of Dutch nationals under 18 (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-chavez-vilchez) Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-form)
otherVisa after approved appeal
You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. - A valid travel document - The no-objection letter (and a copy) stating that your objection has been successful - Any documents mentioned in the no-objection letter (if applicable). For example, a valid: - hotel - flight reservation - proof of insurance Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-form)
otherEntry Visa
You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Please see the checklist for a entry visa with the complete list of requirements (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-entry-visa). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. - For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-form)
otherShort-stay Caribbean visa
Step 1: Complete the application form Caribbean visas | Netherlands Worldwide (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa) Applying for a short-stay Caribbean visa in Ethiopia | Netherlands Worldwide (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa/short-stay/apply-ethiopia) Complete the online application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/caribbean-visa/short-stay), print it out and take it to your appointment. Step 2: Get all the required documents Get all the documents required for your application. The online form explains which documents you need to provide and which requirements they must meet. Medical insurance You must show an official document from your insurance company. The document must prove that the insurance is in your name. It must also prove that your insurance policy provides medical cover: - in all Caribbean parts of the Kingdom - for the entire duration of your stay - for at least USD 15,000 - for hospital care, emergency treatment and repatriation (including in the event of death). If your insurance policy does not cover the above, or if you do not have an official document proving this, you must take out a policy that does provide this cover. Please note: Providing these documents does not automatically entitle you to a visa. The embassy or consulate can refuse your application or request additional information. For every document submitted, you must provide the original (to show at the counter) and a photocopy (to be attached to the visa file). The documents must have been drawn up in (or translated into) Dutch, English, French or Spanish. Step 3: Make an appointment online Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment at your preferred location using the online appointment system.
Netherlands visa for Ethiopia citizens — FAQ
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter Netherlands. Apply at a Netherlands embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
What documents do Ethiopian citizens need for Netherlands?
A valid passport plus the Netherlands document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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