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Netherlands Visa for Kenyan Citizens

Visa required

Kenyan passport holders need a visa to enter Netherlands. Apply at a Netherlands embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

How Kenyan citizens apply for a Netherlands visa

  • โ†’ Apply for a visa at the Netherlands embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling.
  • โ†’ See the exact document checklist for Kenyan applicants, by visa type.
  • โ†’ Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.

Documents required for Kenyan applicants

The exact documents Kenyan citizens must submit for Netherlands, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

otherLong-stay Caribbean 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 note: you can apply for a visa only when you have applied for your residence permit (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa/checklist/long-stay) and your application has been approved. For Curaรงao, provisional approval is enough. Step 1: Complete the application form Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/caribbean-visa/long-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) Step 2: Get all the required documents Get all the documents required for your application. Below you can find out which documents you need to provide and which requirements they must meet. 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. Passport A passport or other travel document containing at least two blank pages. It should be valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom. Documents for children under 18 If you are applying for a visa for a child under 18, you must provide the childโ€™s birth certificate and an identity document for each parent. Proof of legal residence You must be able to prove that you are legally resident in the country you are applying from. To do this, you can show your passport, residence permit or a visa. Photocopy of letter from immigration service Has your residence permit application been approved by the local immigration service? If so, you must submit a photocopy of the letter your sponsor received. - Aruba: temporary admission document (VTA) - St Maarten: landing permit - Curaรงao: you do not need to provide a copy of the letter - Bonaire, St Eustatius, Saba: authorisation for temporary stay (MVV-BES) You should also bring any additional documents listed in the letter. Caribbean long stay Checklist (https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/xAjpClpwph22ZLw0IECBfzGRAM?domain=netherlandsworldwide.nl) List of approved insurance companies (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/67SLXgydUeT00zAxcey2jo/90f116988a5c37087c127a2d8944acb0/Updated-list-of-approved-insurance-companies-Medical-Insurance-Schengen-Region-2023.pdf)

otherOrange Carpet

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).

transitBlue Carpet/Seafarer

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 seafarer visa with the complete list of requirements. (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-seafarer) 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) Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased a travel insurance you can apply for this optional service through VFS. Please click here (https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/travel-insurance.html). List of approved insurance companies (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/67SLXgydUeT00zAxcey2jo/90f116988a5c37087c127a2d8944acb0/Updated-list-of-approved-insurance-companies-Medical-Insurance-Schengen-Region-2023.pdf)

medicalMedical treatment

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 medical treatment visa with the complete list of requirements. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3pLPQEYDUOdxAOsMWzjnkT/b2815ea1d15b54e93a88f55a3ab1232c/checklist-visa-application-medical-treatment-Kenya.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) List of approved insurance companies (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/67SLXgydUeT00zAxcey2jo/90f116988a5c37087c127a2d8944acb0/Updated-list-of-approved-insurance-companies-Medical-Insurance-Schengen-Region-2023.pdf)

otherSports events

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 events visa with the complete list of requirements. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5ylyIyavDYqArKlxrRZ5dB/5d3d11c8caee4202b3d9a0e5dcbd7fef/checklist-visa-application-sport-events-Kenya.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) List of approved insurance companies (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/67SLXgydUeT00zAxcey2jo/90f116988a5c37087c127a2d8944acb0/Updated-list-of-approved-insurance-companies-Medical-Insurance-Schengen-Region-2023.pdf)

businessBusiness, conference and official visits

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 business visa with the complete list of requirements. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2OTISpSFLSeNtTO6YeHKXF/77e36782a4e276182ee914842e5ff8bb/checklist-visa-application-business-conference-official-visits-Kenya.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) List of approved insurance companies (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/67SLXgydUeT00zAxcey2jo/90f116988a5c37087c127a2d8944acb0/Updated-list-of-approved-insurance-companies-Medical-Insurance-Schengen-Region-2023.pdf)

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Netherlands visa for Kenya citizens โ€” FAQ

Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Netherlands?

Kenyan 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 Kenyan citizens need for Netherlands?

A valid passport plus the Netherlands document checklist for your visa type โ€” Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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