๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑNetherlands Visa for Ugandan Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa required

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

How Ugandan citizens apply for a Netherlands visa

Netherlands visa cost for Ugandan citizens

Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

EUR 90 (~$97)

up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial source
netherlandsworldwide.nl โ†—

Caribbean visa (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St Eustatius, St Maarten)

EUR 90 (~$97)

short stay in the Caribbean parts of the Kingdomofficial source
netherlandsworldwide.nl โ†—

Applications are handled via VFS Global (TLScontact in some countries) โ€” service fee approx. INR 1577 + 160 convenience fee (India, incl. GST); some categories 1855, varies by centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 ยท sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Ugandan applicants

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

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 (consular.mfaservices.nl โ†—). 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 (netherlandsworldwide.nl โ†—).

familyFamily members of EU/EEA/Swiss nationals

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 (netherlandsworldwide.nl โ†—). In case you are a parent of a Dutch national under 18: Checklist for parent(s) of Dutch nationals under 18 (netherlandsworldwide.nl โ†—) Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl โ†—). 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 โ†—) Letter of Authorization

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 (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—). Please see the checklist for a tourist visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl โ†—). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl โ†—) . 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 โ†—) - Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment using the online appointment system (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—). Letter of Authorization

transitSeafarer

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 (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—). Please see the checklist for a Seafarer visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl โ†—). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl โ†—) . 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 โ†—) - Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment using the online appointment system (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—). Letter of Authorization

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 (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—). Please see the checklist for a Study/political, academic, cultural, sporting or religious event visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl โ†—). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl โ†—) . 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 โ†—) - Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment using the online appointment system (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—). Letter of Authorization

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 (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—). Please see the checklist for a visiting family or friends visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl โ†—). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl โ†—) . 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 โ†—) - Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment using the online appointment system (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—). Letter of Authorization

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Netherlands visa for Ugandan citizens โ€” FAQ

Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Netherlands?

Ugandan 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 Ugandan 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.

How much does the Netherlands visa cost for Ugandan 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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