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description: "Citizens of the Comoros need a visa for the Netherlands and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: €90. Processing: 15–45 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Netherlands visa for citizens of the Comoros

Citizens of the Comoros need a visa for the Netherlands and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Short-stay Schengen visa (C-visa)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 15–45 days
- **Government fee:** €90
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements for the last 3 months showing sufficient funds (approx. €55 per day of stay)

## How to apply

1. **Complete online visa application form** — Fill in the Schengen visa application form on the official Netherlands visa portal and print it
2. **Gather all required documents** — Collect passport, photos, travel insurance, flight itinerary, accommodation proof, financial means, and other supporting documents
3. **Schedule an appointment** — Book an appointment at the nearest Netherlands embassy or VFS Global visa application centre
4. **Attend the appointment in person** — Submit your application, provide biometric data (fingerprints and photo), and pay the visa fee
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing time usually takes 15 calendar days, but can be extended to 45 days in some cases
6. **Collect your passport with the decision** — If approved, the visa will be affixed to your passport; collect in person or via courier as arranged

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 3 months validity beyond departure from Schengen area)** (Travel): Must have at least two blank pages
- **Completed and signed visa application form** (Supporting): Fill in online via the official portal
- **Two recent passport-size photographs** (Supporting): Must meet ICAO standards
- **Travel itinerary or round-trip flight reservation** (Travel): Show confirmed dates of entry and exit
- **Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage)** (Travel): Valid for entire Schengen area and duration of stay
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)** (Travel): For each night of stay
- **Proof of sufficient financial means** (Financial): Bank statements, payslips, or sponsor letter
- **Employment letter or proof of leave** (Employment, optional): Required for employed applicants
- **Proof of civil status (birth or marriage certificate)** (Supporting, optional): If applicable
- **Invitation letter from host in the Netherlands (if visiting friends/family)** (Supporting, optional): Provide copy of host's passport or residence permit

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €55 per day of stay
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Sponsorship letter with bank statements
- Traveler's cheques
- Credit card statements

Funds must be in your own name or accompanied by a notarized sponsorship letter

## Good to know

- Visa application must be lodged no earlier than 6 months before travel
- Comoros passport holders may face additional scrutiny or longer processing times
- Incomplete applications will be rejected without refund of visa fee

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient financial means** — Provide clear bank statements showing adequate funds for the entire stay
- **Missing travel insurance** — Purchase Schengen-compliant insurance with minimum €30,000 coverage before applying
- **Uncertain travel itinerary or no return ticket** — Submit confirmed round-trip flight reservation and accommodation bookings

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the Comoros need a visa for the Netherlands?

Citizens of the Comoros need a visa for the Netherlands and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Short-stay Schengen visa (C-visa).

### How long can citizens of the Comoros stay in the Netherlands?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Netherlands visa cost for citizens of the Comoros?

Government fee: €90.

### How long does Netherlands visa processing take?

Typically 15–45 days.

### What documents do citizens of the Comoros need for the Netherlands?

Valid passport (with at least 3 months validity beyond departure from Schengen area); Completed and signed visa application form; Two recent passport-size photographs; Travel itinerary or round-trip flight reservation; Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage); Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter); and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for the Netherlands?

At least 3 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [netherlandsandyou.nl](https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/)

## More

- [Netherlands visa for every passport](/visa/netherlands)
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