π³π±Netherlands Visa for Mali Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
Mali passport holders need a visa to enter Netherlands. Apply at a Netherlands embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Mali citizens apply for a Netherlands visa
- β Apply for a visa at the Netherlands embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling. Apply here β
- β See the exact document checklist for Mali applicants, by visa type.
Netherlands visa cost for Mali citizens
Schengen short-stay visa (type C)
EUR 90 (~$97)
Caribbean visa (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St Eustatius, St Maarten)
EUR 90 (~$97)
Applications are handled via VFS Global (TLScontact in some countries) β service fee approx. INR 1577 + 160 convenience fee (India, incl. GST); some categories 1855, varies by centre.
Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 Β· sourced from official government fee schedules
Documents required for Mali applicants
The exact documents Mali citizens must submit for Netherlands, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
studentStudy/Political, Academic, Cultural, Sporting or Religious Event
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. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (insurte.com β) Please see the checklist for a Study/Political, Academic, Cultural, Sporting or Religious Event with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl β). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl β). 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? (netherlandsworldwide.nl β)
transitAirport Transit
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. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (vti.travel β) Please see the checklist for an airport transit visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl β). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl β). 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? (netherlandsworldwide.nl β)
touristTourist
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. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (vti.travel β) Please see the checklist for a tourist visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl β). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl β). 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? (netherlandsworldwide.nl β)
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 (netherlandsworldwide.nl β) and your application has been approved. For CuraΓ§ao, provisional approval is enough. Step 1: Complete the application form Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl β). 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? (netherlandsworldwide.nl β) 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 childβs 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. Photo You must submit a photo that meets Dutch requirements (government.nl β). 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 - CuraΓ§ao: 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. 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 (visa.vfsglobal.com β). Important Information : Your supporting documents will be scanned at the Visa Application Centre. Please do not staple the documents - only the use of paper clips is permitted.
familyVisiting Family and Friends
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. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (vti.travel β) Please see the checklist for a visiting family or friends visa with the complete list of requirements. (netherlandsworldwide.nl β) - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl β). 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? (netherlandsworldwide.nl β)
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. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (netherlandsworldwide.nl β) Please see the checklist for a entry visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl β). Information in French. - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl β). 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? (netherlandsworldwide.nl β)
Netherlands visa for Mali citizens β FAQ
Do Mali citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
Mali 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 Mali citizens need for Netherlands?
A valid passport plus the Netherlands document checklist for your visa type β Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
How much does the Netherlands visa cost for Mali citizens?
The Netherlands schengen short-stay visa (type c) fee is EUR 90 (~$97). Applications through VFS Global (TLScontact in some countries) carry an additional service fee of about INR 1577 + 160 convenience fee (India, incl. GST); some categories 1855.
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