DUTCH VISA APPLICATION
The Netherlands recognizes the Schengen visa, which means that NATIONALS FROM THE
FOLLOWING COUNTRIES DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA:
Andorra
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Belgium
Bolivia
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
El Salvador
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Guatemala
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States of America
Uruguay
Vatican City
Venezuela
IF you are not on the above list please check as to whether or not you require a visa. If you
need help, please call Beth at 368-6196 (bas@case.edu). You must apply for your visa IN
PERSON at least 6 weeks before traveling (it can take up to 2 months) – but no earlier than three
months before traveling. Visa requirements may change at any moment, so check by phone
before making application in person. The closest consulate that serves Cleveland is in Elyria
(1060 Freedom Ct. Elyria OH 44035). Be sure to make an appointment before going there.
Netherlands Consulate
Cleveland, OH
440-324-4164 (phone)
440-365-8326 (fax)
arniedlp@aol.com (email)
www.cgchicago.org (website)
Please call or e-mail us for an appointment.
Jurisdiction: Consulate-General Chicago
Honorary Consulate: YES
Consul: Mr. C.A. de la Porte
At this moment the requirements are:
o 1 completed application form (available free online at www.netherlands-embassy.org). A
Schengen Visa application kit ($39.95) is available (http://www.schengenvisa.cc) on line,
which includes all pertinent information.
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citizens of the following countries: Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaidjan, Bahrein,
Egypt, United Arabs Emirate, Iraq, Jordan, North Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman,
Pakistan, Qatar, Sudan, Yemen as well as holders of re-entry permits and refugee travel
documents may have additional requirements – please check carefully.
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2 passport-size photos (Case printing services will take passport photos in Thwing; 3682550 for an appointment).
Valid passport with 1 full blank page
Green card, green card stamp, and or a valid US visa together with a valid I-94 departure
record must be shown. Also students must submit an original and validated I-20 or IAP66.
Return travel tickets or itinerary and proof of payment for tickets (we will supply a letter of
proof if not the actual tickets)
Proof of purpose of visit (will be supplied in same letter showing proof of payment for
tickets)
Confirmed accommodation (will be supplied in same letter showing proof of payment for
tickets and purpose of visit)
Evidence of sufficient funds for stay
Travel and repatriation insurance with a minimum coverage of US$37,500. Students can
apply on line at StudentUniverse.com. Original contract must be shown upon
entering country.
Cash (exact change) or money order to pay the visa fee. The cost of a Netherlands Visa
for one month is $44
A copy of all documents to be submitted should be made in advance to your
appointment in the event that they are required