Netherlands Visa RequirementsFor Burkina Faso passport holders
Burkina Faso citizens must apply for a Schengen type C visa before visiting the Netherlands. The visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays of up to 90 days. The Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou or VFS Global processes applications.
Burkina Faso passport holders require a visa to enter Netherlands.
Apply at the Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou or VFS Global. Required documents include a valid passport (6 months validity), application form, two recent photos, travel insurance (EUR 30,000 minimum), hotel reservations, return flight booking, last 3 months bank statements, and proof of employment or income. Fee is EUR 80.
Netherlands is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Burkina Faso to Netherlands: What You Need to Know
The Netherlands is a Schengen member state requiring Burkina Faso passport holders to obtain a type C short-stay visa. The Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou (or VFS Global) processes applications. The Netherlands is known for Amsterdam canals, tulip fields, Rembrandt, and an excellent cycling culture. Processing typically takes 15 working days. The Schengen visa covers all 27 member states.
How to Get There
A Schengen visa covers all 27 European countries. KLM operates from Accra (Ghana) which may offer connections for Burkina Faso travelers. Consider combining with Belgium, Germany, or France.
Money & Banking
Netherlands uses the euro (EUR). ATMs widely available. Credit cards accepted at most establishments. Pin (debit) payments are very common in the Netherlands; bring a chip-and-PIN card.
Practical Tips
Amsterdam is best explored by bike or on foot. The Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, and Anne Frank House require advance booking. Netherlands uses the euro. The Keukenhof tulip garden is open mid-March to mid-May. Trains connect Amsterdam to other major Dutch cities and to Brussels, Paris, and London.