Netherlands Visa RequirementsFor South Sudan passport holders
The Netherlands is a Schengen Area member requiring South Sudanese citizens to apply for a Schengen visa before travel. The visa fee is $87 USD and permits stays of up to 90 days across the Schengen Zone.
South Sudan passport holders require a visa to enter Netherlands.
Apply at the Dutch embassy covering your region (Nairobi or Addis Ababa). Required documents include a valid passport (3 months+ validity beyond stay), Schengen application form, 2 biometric photos, flight and accommodation bookings, travel insurance (EUR 30,000+), bank statements (3 months), and employment certificate. Processing typically takes 15 business days.
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
South Sudan to Netherlands: What You Need to Know
The Netherlands applies the common Schengen visa policy to South Sudanese nationals. South Sudan's independence from Sudan in 2011 was supported by the Dutch government. However, South Sudanese nationals must still apply for a Schengen visa through Dutch diplomatic missions in East Africa.
How to Get There
The Netherlands uses the Euro (EUR). Cards (especially contactless) are accepted widely. ATMs are available in all cities. Cash is less common but useful at some local markets.
Money & Banking
The Netherlands uses the Euro (EUR). Cards (contactless) are accepted widely. ATMs are available in all cities. Pin (Maestro) is preferred locally; international Visa and Mastercard also work.
Practical Tips
Amsterdam's canal network, Rijksmuseum, and Anne Frank House are world-famous. Cycling is the primary mode of transport; bike rentals are available everywhere. Day trips to Keukenhof (tulip season), Delft, or Haarlem are worthwhile. Book accommodation far in advance for summer.