Netherlands Schengen Visa from Morocco

Traveling from Morocco to the Netherlands requires a Tourist Visa (NM) for entry into the Schengen Area. This visa is essential for short stays, such as tourism, and must be applied for before departure. Ensure you have all necessary documentation ready for submission at the appropriate visa application center.

2 visa centres·1 visa type·Starts at MAD200·Processed by VFS

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Appointment wait times

Median days from booking until appointment — based on real appointments observed by xVisa

< 20 days20–30> 30

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Rabat Netherlands visa application centre Rabat
Tangier Netherlands visa application centre Tangier

Netherlands visa centres in Morocco

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Document checklist

For a Tourist Visa to the Netherlands, essential documents include a valid passport, recent photographs, travel insurance, proof of accommodation, and financial means to support your stay. Additional documents may be required based on your specific circumstances. Gather all paperwork meticulously to facilitate a smooth application process.

Return or onward travel booking
Required
Printed flight/train/bus booking showing passenger name and itinerary
Proof of legal residence in country of application
Required
Valid document proving the applicant is legally resident in the country where the visa application is submitted, such as a residence permit, visa, work permit, or other valid residence evidence.
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Passport-style photograph
Required
1 recent (≤6 months) passport-style photo, full front, white background
Travel medical insurance
Required
Insurance covering all Schengen states for EUR 30,000 minimum
Visa application form
Required
Completed visa application form for a Switzerland Schengen visa. Form: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/turkey/english/pdf/visumantrag-schen-en-de.pdf
Certificate of agricultural title
Required in some cases
Certificate proving agricultural title or ownership of agricultural land.
👔Self Employed
Bank statements (3 months)
Required in some cases
Personal bank statements showing income and funds
👔Self Employed, Employed, Retired +1🤝Employer, Self
Birth certificate
Required in some cases
Official birth certificate of the child, used to prove identity and parentage for minor applicants.
👔Student
Certificate of tenure
Required in some cases
Certificate of tenure or function issued by the relevant public body for officials and high-level officials.
Certified true copy of birth certificate
Required in some cases
Certified true copy of the child's birth certificate for minor visa applications.
👶Travelling with children
Copy of CNOPS card
Required in some cases
Double-sided copy of the CNOPS card required for civil servant applicants in Morocco.
👔Employed🤝Employer
CNSS wage declaration certificate
Required in some cases
Certificate of declaration of wages to the CNSS for employed applicants in Morocco.
👔Employed
Commercial register extract
Required in some cases
Extract of the commercial register or roll for trader applicants.
👔Self Employed
Company bank statements
Required in some cases
Recent company bank account statements covering at least the last 6 months.
👔Self Employed
Company income tax statement
Required in some cases
Current year income tax statement of the applicant's company.
👔Self Employed
Company tax payment statement
Required in some cases
Most recent statement of other taxes paid by the applicant's company.
👔Self Employed
Court order/permission for minor to travel
Required in some cases
Photocopy of a court order granting permission for the minor to travel (when a court order is in place).
👶Travelling with children
Credit card statement
Required in some cases
Credit card account statement indicating the cardholder's name and address and showing the monthly limit or spending cap.
🤝Self
Death certificate
Required in some cases
Death certificate of a deceased parent, used in sole custody situations.
👶Travelling with children
Employment certificate
Required in some cases
Certificate of employment stating date of recruitment, position in the company, salary level, and social insurance number status.
👔Employed🤝Employer, Family
Explanation for not applying in country of residence
Required in some cases
Written explanation stating why the applicant cannot apply for the visa in their country of residence when applying in another country.
Family record book
Required in some cases
Family record or family card document proving family composition/relationship.
👔Student🤝Family👶Travelling with children
Farmer certificate from Chamber of Agriculture
Required in some cases
Farmer certificate issued by the Chamber of Agriculture or a similar authority.
👔Self Employed
Official proof of guardianship
Required in some cases
Official document proving guardianship (required if a guardian has been appointed for a minor applicant).
👶Travelling with children
Hotel Reservation
Required in some cases
Provide confirmed accommodation booking showing the applicant's name, travel dates, and accommodation address details.
🏠Hotel
Letter Of Acceptance
Required in some cases
If you are a recipient of an Erasmus+ or other EU mobility scholarship, provide a letter of acceptance from the host institution in the destination Member State.
👔Student
Parental consent documents for minors
Required in some cases
For minors travelling alone/with one parent: parental consent, certified copies of parents’ passports, British school certificate.
👶Travelling with children
Moroccan company articles of association
Required in some cases
Articles of association of the applicant's Moroccan company submitted as proof of business activity.
👔Self Employed
Moroccan residence card
Required in some cases
Valid Moroccan residence card proving legal residence in Morocco for foreign nationals residing in Morocco.
Note verbale
Required in some cases
Formal diplomatic note (note verbale) used as an alternative supporting document for official delegations (referenced on: https://www.mzv.sk/web/dublin-en/services/visa_information).
Official position proof
Required in some cases
Official document such as note verbale, tenure certificate, or equivalent proving the applicant's official function or position.
Parent Or Guardian Id Copy
Required in some cases
For minor applicants, provide copies of the parents' passports or identity documents.
👶Travelling with children
Copy of parent/guardian valid Schengen visa (if applicable)
Required in some cases
Colour photocopy of the parent/guardian passport biodata page and their valid Schengen visa, when a non-travelling parent/guardian holds a valid Schengen visa.
👶Travelling with children
Payslips (3 months)
Required in some cases
Last three payslips, original plus photocopies
👔Employed🤝Employer, Family
Proof of pension
Required in some cases
Proof of pension, either through a bank account record or pension booklet.
👔Retired
Certificate from professional body
Required in some cases
Certificate issued by the relevant professional body confirming the applicant's profession or membership status.
👔Self Employed
Professional identity card
Required in some cases
Professional identity card of the applicant, used for regulated professions.
👔Self Employed
Professional tax registration certificate
Required in some cases
Certificate of registration for the professional tax required for certain regulated professions in Morocco.
👔Self Employed
Proof Of Family Relationship
Required in some cases
Proof of relationship to the non-Austrian EEA/EU or Swiss national, such as a marriage certificate or birth certificate. If not in English or German, a certified translation in the UK is required.
🤝Family
Proof of property ownership in the Netherlands
Required in some cases
Document proving ownership of a home or other immovable property in the Netherlands.
🏠Host
Rental agreement
Required in some cases
Rental agreement provided as proof of accommodation when accommodation is supplied by the inviting side.
🏠Host
Residence card renewal receipt
Required in some cases
Receipt proving application for renewal of a Moroccan residence card.
School certificate
Required in some cases
Certificate of schooling or school attendance for students or minors.
👔Student
Proof of socio-professional status
Required in some cases
Documents proving the applicant's socio-professional situation, such as employment certificate, payslips, school record, business ownership proof, pension payments, or CNAS/CASNOS affiliation.
👔Unemployed, Student🤝Family👶Travelling with children
Notarized sponsorship declaration
Required in some cases
Notarized declaration from parents or legal guardian confirming sponsorship of the applicant.
👔Unemployed, Student🤝Family👶Travelling with children
Proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation form
Required in some cases
Official proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation form completed by the inviter, signed and legalized by the Dutch municipality where the inviter is registered.
🤝Family🏠Host
Student card
Required in some cases
Copy of the student card as proof of student status.
👔Student
Tour booking confirmation
Required in some cases
Tour booking confirmation or list of participants (if part of a tour).
Travel plan
Required in some cases
Travel plan form or document referenced by the Denmark visa application website. Official form: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/denmark/Bahrain/english/pdf/travel-plan.pdf
Employment permit
Required in some cases
Employment permit issued by the Labor Office of the Czech Republic as proof of the purpose of stay for employment visa applications.
👔Employed🤝Family
Marriage certificate
Optional
Marriage certificate used to evidence spousal or registered partner sponsorship. If issued outside the EU and not in English or Portuguese, it must be translated by a certified translator in the UK.
Proof of home or immovable property ownership
Optional
Document showing that the applicant owns a home or other immovable property in the country of residence.

Booking your Netherlands appointment

To apply for your Tourist Visa, schedule an appointment at either the Netherlands visa application center in Rabat or Tangier. Arrive early to avoid delays, and bring all required documents to the appointment. Double-check your appointment confirmation and ensure your documents are organized for efficient processing.