So you can request a visa to enter Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire (+ video).

The embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands recalled on its social networks that Venezuelans who want to visit islands in the Caribbean, which are part of the European country, including Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire (ABC Islands), must have a visa. They have no problem entering.

It is through VFS online system; According to officials, visitors are allowed to make their request within 30 minutes.

The cost of the visa is 80 euros for adults and youth over 11 years of age, which must be paid exclusively by credit card.

Between 6 and 11 years old, the visa costs 40 euros; It is estimated that you will receive a response about the visa within a month, not counting the administration costs of the foreign office.

What are the steps to obtain a visa to visit the Netherlands Islands in the Caribbean?

To process the visa, the following steps are required:

Those interested in visiting the ABC Islands or any other under the protection of the Netherlands in the Caribbean must register a user on the platform and log in, the steps you can find on the portal. netherlandsworldwide.nl

They must fill out a visa application form; Once completed, it must be printed and signed at the embassy and in the presence of the consular staff.

Then, you need to enter visa.vfsglobal.com/ven/es/nld Schedule a face-to-face meeting at the Embassy of the Netherlands.

After your appointment, organize the documents you need to bring to the embassy

A passport or other travel document valid for at least three months after visiting the islands.

Passport should have at least two blank pages.

Two photographs meeting the requirements on netherlandsworldwide.nl size 3.5 x 4.5 cm.

Proof that you can stay in a hotel for around 150 to 200 dollars a day.

If you’re staying with family or friends, you’ll need to show that you have at least $100 per day.

If you are an employee, you must provide a work report indicating position, years of service, earned income and permission to travel to the Caribbean.

Travel insurance with medical insurance during the stay with Netherlands standards.

If you are applying for a visa for children under the age of 18, you must bring the birth certificate and identity document of both parents. Please note that if you are traveling with one of you, you must also have a travel consent document from the parent who is not traveling.

The visa will be approved by the consular officers, who may request other additional information.

The Netherlands recommends that you do not purchase tickets until you have an approved visa.

How to apply for a Caribbean Visa from the Kingdom of the Netherlands?

In this video we explain the steps and necessary documents to apply for a Caribbean visa that allows you to visit all the islands of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in the Caribbean Sea. pic.twitter.com/jZvXNmEhGG

— Netherlands in Venezuela (@NLinVenezuela) April 5, 2023

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