Netherlands visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders
Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit Netherlands for tourism. The visa fee is EUR 90. A decision usually takes 25 days.
Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit Netherlands for tourism.
Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.
Fees and timing
| Visa fee | EUR 90 |
|---|---|
| Fee in naira | about NGN 144,000 |
| Processing time | 25 days |
Naira figures are approximate, as of July 2026. The official fee is set in EUR.
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At the border
These apply when you cross the border. They are separate from your visa application.
Entry/Exit System (EES)
Border-crossing procedure at the border for travellers entering/exiting the Schengen Area; biometric data are collected/checked as part of border checks.
No start date has been confirmed. Applies to everyone crossing the border.
Why we say this
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annex I
Verified on July 14, 2026 (56 days ago).
How applying works
Gather your documents
10 documents. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.
Review your application
Complete the official application form
Pay the EUR 90 visa fee
Paid at Belgian TLScontact Abuja or French TLScontact Lagos.
Book your biometrics appointment
Give your fingerprints and hand in your file at Belgian TLScontact Abuja or French TLScontact Lagos.
Then the consulate decides
Typically 25 calendar days.
Requirements last updated September 2026.