Visa for the Netherlands from Senegal: price, documents and processing time 2026
Yes, a visa is required: citizens of Senegal apply at the embassy or consulate before departure, for stays up to 90 days per 180-day period.
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Insurance requiredMedical insurance for the Schengen visa
A document the Visa Code requires in the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses, valid throughout the Schengen area for the whole stay. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
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Have your application checked before you submit it
A person reads your documents and tells you in writing what is missing or inconsistent: insurance, accommodation, dates, funds, where to apply.
- You pay €29 by card, secure payment by Stripe.
- You email your documents to [email protected] from the address you paid with.
- You get our written reply within 48 hours, or your money back.
The €29 does not include the appointment, the submission or the visa fees. IziVisas is not a consulate: only the consulate decides.
Pay €29 and have my application checkedOfficial fee
90 EUR
Processing time
15-45 days
Allowed stay
90 days per 180-day period
Our guide to the Netherlands visa from Senegal
Senegalese citizens need a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa to visit the Netherlands as tourists. There is no visa exemption or visa on arrival.
Senegal is not on the Schengen visa-exemption list, so Senegalese travellers must secure a visa before flying to the Netherlands. The visa allows stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism, family visits or business. The Netherlands must be your main destination (the country where you spend the most time) for the application to be filed with the Dutch authorities.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. As a Senegalese passport holder you must obtain a Schengen Type C visa before entering the Netherlands. The visa is valid across the whole Schengen area, but the application goes to the country that is your main destination, which is the Netherlands if you spend the longest there. Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure and have two blank pages.
How much does a visa for the Netherlands cost from Senegal?
90 EUR
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for the Netherlands really cost?
- Government fee90 EUR
- Application centre feeCapped at €45
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
- ExtrasVariable
What documents are required for a visa for the Netherlands?
The exact list for the Netherlands is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of the Netherlands before you apply.
Travel medical insurance is part of the file
Not a recommendation: the Visa Code makes it a required document. The policy must cover at least €30,000 of medical expenses, including emergency hospital treatment and repatriation, and be valid across every Schengen state for the whole stay. Failing to provide a compliant certificate is one of the grounds for refusal set out in the Code (Article 32).
Prices and pitfalls: our Schengen visa insurance guide
AXA Schengen sells a policy designed for Schengen visa applications. Check that the cover and the dates match your stay: the consulate alone decides whether the document is acceptable.
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Proof of accommodation is part of the file
The Visa Code asks for documents on accommodation, or proof of enough money to pay for it (Article 14). Depending on the consulate, that means a hotel booking or an invitation from the relative who hosts you. If you book, pick free cancellation, so you can cancel at no cost if the visa is refused. Then keep the booking until you travel: border police may ask for it.
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Documents and fees
A standard file includes the signed Schengen form, a recent compliant passport photo, your passport, travel insurance covering at least €30,000 in medical and repatriation costs, a return flight reservation, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds. The visa fee is normally €90 for an adult, excluding the partner centre's service charge. Confirm the exact amount and full checklist with the official source before paying.
How to apply for a visa for the Netherlands from Senegal
- 1Book an appointment at the embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
- 2Assemble the complete file before the appointment.
- 3Submit the file and provide your biometric data.
- 4Track the processing and wait for the decision.
- 5Collect your passport with the visa sticker.
How and where to apply
Applicants living in Senegal file through the Netherlands' official partner (usually VFS Global) in Dakar, or with the competent consular mission. You book an appointment online and must attend in person so your biometrics (fingerprints and a photo) can be captured. Lodge your application at the earliest six months before travel and no later than 15 days before departure.
Where do you apply for a visa for the Netherlands from Senegal?
A consular visa for the Netherlands is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for Senegal, or with the application centre that post has appointed.
- The competent post is the one accredited for Senegal, which is not always the nearest one geographically.
- An application centre collects the file and the biometrics. It does not decide, it cannot speed up a case, and it is not an agency.
- Appointments are booked with the post or the centre directly. A slot is never sold, and no one can guarantee one.
Which Schengen state is competent
- Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If the Netherlands is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
- With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
- If the Netherlands has no consulate in Senegal, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.
What if the Netherlands has no embassy in Senegal?
Then the application goes to the post accredited for Senegal, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.
You live in Senegal on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Senegal but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for the Netherlands take?
15-45 days
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Processing and tips
Processing usually takes 15 to 45 days; plan well ahead during the summer high season, when appointment slots fill quickly. Build a consistent file that shows your ties to Senegal (employment, family, property) to reassure the consulate you will return. Keep copies of every document and a clear itinerary of your stay in the Netherlands.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
The most common error is filing with the wrong Schengen country when the Netherlands is the main destination. Many files are also refused over insufficient or expired travel insurance, tight bank statements, or an unconfirmed flight booking. Finally, never buy non-refundable tickets before the visa is granted.
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Other visa types for Netherlands
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Netherlands Worldwide: Short-stay Schengen visa
- European Commission: Schengen visa policy
- EU Visa Code (consolidated text)
Other references
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Insurance requiredMedical insurance for the Schengen visa
A document the Visa Code requires in the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses, valid throughout the Schengen area for the whole stay. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
See AXA Schengen insurancePartner link: IziVisas earns a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you.
A required document; AXA Schengen offer, partner link
Official websiteVerified- Request a visa extension only in cases of force majeure or humanitarian reasons, from local authorities before the visa expires.
- Ensure you have travel insurance covering the entire duration of your stay and any potential extension.
- Make appointments in advance to avoid long wait times at the VFS Global center.
- Prepare a complete and clear file to avoid refusals or delays.
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