Netherlands visa from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (netherlandsworldwide.nl / ind.nl sources)
Do you need a visa for the Netherlands from Algeria?
Yes. Algerian nationals need a visa for the Netherlands (Schengen area). For a stay of ≤ 90 days (tourism, business, visit, medical, short study) it is a Schengen short-stay visa (type C), valid in 29 countries — submitted at VFS Global (Algiers). For studies over 90 days, an MVV visa (type D) via the TEV procedure: the institution (recognized sponsor) lodges the application with the IND, and the MVV is collected at the Netherlands Embassy in Algiers. Short-stay fee €90 + insurance ≥ €30,000.
Official source: netherlandsworldwide.nl
At a glance
- Main type
- Schengen short stay (type C)
- Length (short stay)
- ≤ 90 days / 180 days
- Area
- 29 Schengen states
- Fees (short stay)
- €90 + insurance ≥ €30,000
- Biometrics
- Yes (fingerprints + photo)
- Submission in Algeria
- VFS Global (short stay), embassy (MVV)
- Processing
- ≈ 25 days (short stay, up to 45)
- Study > 90 days
- MVV / TEV (recognized sponsor)
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents (short stay)
- Passport (issued within 10 years, valid 3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages)
- Signed Schengen application form
- Colour photo (≤ 6 months, 3.5 × 4.5 cm)
- Schengen travel insurance ≥ €30,000 (care + repatriation)
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or proof of sponsorship/accommodation, IND form 1310)
- Proof of means of subsistence (≈ €55/day)
- Bank statements for the last 3 months + salary slips
- Travel reservation (round-trip)
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Proof of ties to Algeria (assured return)
How to apply, step by step
- 1Fill in the form and book an appointment at VFS Global
visa.vfsglobal.com — VFS Global centre in Algiers.
- 2Gather the documents
Insurance ≥ €30,000, accommodation, means of subsistence, purpose documents.
- 3Submit the file + biometrics + €90
At the VFS Global centre in Algiers.
- 4Track your application
Decision by the Netherlands; ≈ 25 days (up to 45).
- 5Collect your passport
At the VFS Global centre.
By purpose of travel
Netherlands tourist visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit the Netherlands as a tourist from Algeria?
For tourism in the Netherlands, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — stay ≤ 90 days per 180, valid in the 29 Schengen states. You need travel insurance ≥ €30,000, proof of accommodation and means of subsistence. Submitted at VFS Global (Algiers). Fee €90. Processing ≈ 25 days (up to 45).
Extra documents for this purpose
- Hotel reservation / proof of accommodation
- Detailed travel itinerary
Questions about this purpose
How much subsistence must I prove?
About €55/day per person for the Netherlands.
Can I visit other Schengen countries?
Yes, the visa lets you travel across the 29 Schengen states.
Netherlands business visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a business trip to the Netherlands from Algeria?
For meetings, trade shows or conferences in the Netherlands, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for business — stay ≤ 90 days, no paid work. An invitation letter from the Dutch company strengthens the file. Insurance ≥ €30,000. Submitted at VFS Global. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Invitation letter from the Dutch host company
- Letter from your employer / company
- Meeting agenda / trade-show registration
Questions about this purpose
Can I work on this visa?
No. It covers meetings, trade shows and negotiations, not paid employment (which needs another permit — outside OuiVisa's scope).
Is the invitation letter mandatory?
Strongly recommended: an invitation from the Dutch company strengthens the file.
What fees?
€90 + VFS service fee + insurance ≥ €30,000.
Can I also do tourism?
Yes, the Schengen short-stay visa covers several purposes.
Netherlands family visit visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit a relative in the Netherlands from Algeria?
To visit family or friends in the Netherlands, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — ≤ 90 days. The host usually provides a proof of sponsorship and/or accommodation (IND form 1310), signed and legalised at their municipality (gemeente). Insurance ≥ €30,000. Submitted at VFS Global. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Proof of sponsorship and/or accommodation (IND form 1310) signed by the host and legalised at the municipality (gemeente)
- Proof of host's income (3 payslips / contract)
- Proof of relationship (family or friend)
Questions about this purpose
What is the proof of sponsorship/accommodation (form 1310)?
An official form where your host in the Netherlands accepts financial responsibility (garantstelling) and/or provides lodging (logiesverstrekking); signature legalised at their municipality. It does not guarantee the visa.
Who can be a sponsor?
Someone aged 18+ with steady, sufficient income, residing in the Netherlands.
And without a sponsor?
You prove your own means (≈ €55/day) and a hotel booking.
Is insurance mandatory?
Yes, ≥ €30,000 for the whole Schengen area.
Netherlands medical treatment visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for medical treatment in the Netherlands from Algeria?
For treatment in the Netherlands (≤ 90 days), Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for a medical purpose. You need a letter from the Dutch health facility (appointment + cost estimate) and proof of funds covering care and stay. Insurance ≥ €30,000. Submitted at VFS Global. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Letter from the Dutch health facility (appointment + treatment estimate)
- Medical records + letter from your doctor in Algeria
- Proof of funds covering care and stay
- Proof of coverage / deposit (if applicable)
Questions about this purpose
What medical documents are required?
A letter from the Dutch health facility (appointment + estimate) and your medical records with your Algerian doctor's recommendation.
Can the treatment stay exceed 90 days?
Beyond 90 days, a long-stay visa for medical reasons may be needed (different rules).
How do I fund the care?
At your expense: prove sufficient funds; care is not covered without insurance/agreement.
Is insurance mandatory?
Yes, ≥ €30,000 (Schengen area).
Short study in the Netherlands (< 90 days) from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a study program under 90 days in the Netherlands?
For a program under 90 days (course, short internship, training), a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) is enough — no MVV or TEV procedure. You need an enrolment letter, insurance ≥ €30,000 and proof of means of subsistence. Submitted at VFS Global. Fee €90. For > 90 days, see long-stay study (MVV).
Extra documents for this purpose
- Enrolment / admission letter for the program (< 90 days)
- Proof of means of subsistence (fees + stay)
Questions about this purpose
Do I need an MVV?
No for a program under 90 days. A Schengen short-stay visa is enough.
Is a recognized sponsor required?
No for short study (< 90 days); it is required for long study (MVV).
What if the program exceeds 90 days?
Then you need an MVV via the TEV procedure — see the dedicated page.
Can I work?
Short stay does not allow work.
Netherlands airport transit visa from Algeria
Do you need an airport transit visa for the Netherlands from Algeria?
Generally, no. Algerian nationals are not on Annex IV of the Visa Code, nor on the Netherlands' national list (which only covers Cuba and Sierra Leone): no transit visa (type A) is required to stay in the international transit zone of a Dutch airport (e.g. Amsterdam-Schiphol). However, if you must enter the territory (leave the airport, move outside the international zone), you need a Schengen short-stay visa.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Valid passport (3 months beyond transit)
- Connecting-flight ticket (final destination)
- Final-destination country visa (if required)
- Full itinerary
Questions about this purpose
Do Algerians need a transit visa for the Netherlands?
Generally no. Algeria is not on Annex IV of the Visa Code, nor on the Netherlands' national list (Cuba and Sierra Leone only); so transit in the international zone does not require an airport transit visa.
Which Schengen country requires a transit visa from Algerians?
Among Schengen states, only the Czech Republic requires an airport transit visa from Algerians. The Netherlands — like France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Belgium — does not.
What if I want to leave the airport?
Then you need a Schengen short-stay visa, not a transit visa.
Should I check anything else?
Yes: your airline's and the final-destination country's rules, and your passport validity (3 months beyond transit).
How much does it cost?
No transit-visa fee, since it is not required. A short-stay visa, if needed to enter, costs €90.
Where do I get information?
On netherlandsworldwide.nl and from your airline.
Fees (short stay)
| Schengen visa fee | €90 |
| VFS Global service fee | ≈ DZD 3,766 |
| Travel insurance (≥ €30,000) | varies |
Official fees: Schengen visa €90 (€45 child 6–11, free under 6; since 11/06/2024) + VFS service fee (≈ DZD 3,766) + insurance ≥ €30,000. IND fee (MVV + study residence permit) ≈ €254. Confirm on netherlandsworldwide.nl / ind.nl before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Which visa do I need for the Netherlands from Algeria?
A Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for ≤ 90 days, submitted at VFS Global; an MVV visa (type D) via the TEV procedure for studies over 90 days.
Where do I submit my application?
Short stay is submitted at VFS Global (Algiers). For study, the institution (recognized sponsor) lodges the application with the IND; the MVV is then collected at the Netherlands Embassy in Algiers.
Does the Netherlands have an embassy in Algeria?
Yes, in Algiers. The Netherlands handles its own visa applications (it is not represented by another country in Algeria).
How much is the Schengen visa?
€90 (€45 for ages 6–11, free under 6) + VFS service fee (≈ DZD 3,766) + insurance ≥ €30,000.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Yes, ≥ €30,000 (care + repatriation), valid across the Schengen area.
What timeline should I expect?
Short stay ≈ 25 days (up to 45); the study MVV takes about 60 days (IND decision).
How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, within the Schengen area.
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