Schengen visa Dominican Republic – Netherlands

From the Dominican Republic to the Netherlands Schengen visa and travel medical insurance required!

Traveling from the Dominican Republic to the Netherlands? Then a Schengen visa must be applied for at the Dutch embassy in Santo Domingo.

With a Schengen visa a person from the Dominican Republic may stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days. An important condition for obtaining a Schengen visa is taking out medical travel insurance that meets the visa requirements.

If the main purpose of your stay is the Netherlands, you can apply for a Apply for a Schengen visa. To do this, you must first make an appointment via the appointment register.

Main requirements for a Schengen visa

The most important requirements for applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands are:

• A Dominican must be in possession of a valid travel document (passport). The travel document must be valid for 3 months longer than the end of the visa period and may not be older than 10 years.
• Can afford the trip financially: has sufficient means of support. For the Netherlands, the requirement is 55 euros per day per traveler. If the traveler does not have sufficient means, a guarantor (the inviting party) must stand surety. The income of this person, the sponsor, is then looked at.
• Documents related to the place of residence, such as a hotel reservation or proof of residence (accommodation) with a private individual or the guarantor. For the Netherlands, an original form 'proof of guarantee and/or private accommodation' must be completed for this purpose. This form must be legalized at the municipality.
• A medical travel insurance for the entire Schengen area with a coverage of at least EUR 30.000. You can request this insurance from us.
• Has an option or reservation on an airline ticket. Do not book (pay) the ticket until the visa has been granted! A return (reservation) is immediately one officially recognized piece of evidence that makes the traveler's return more plausible.
• Makes it plausible that he/she will return to the Dominican Republic (or country of origin) in time. It is a combination of evidence. For example, previous visas for (Western) countries, a job, possession of real estate and other matters that demonstrate a strong social or economic bond with the country of origin, such as care for minor children.
• Has not been reported to the European authorities and does not pose a threat to public order or national security.
• A completed and signed application form for a Schengen visa.
• Two recent passport size photos that meet the requirement.

When can you apply for a visa?

A visa application for the Netherlands can be submitted from 2 February 2020 at the earliest 6 months and at the latest 15 calendar days (due to the normal maximum decision period) before the start of the intended travel date. It is therefore advisable to submit the application well in advance, preferably at least one month before the intended departure date.

How do you apply for a visa for the Netherlands?

For a short-stay Schengen visa, you must make an appointment at Vfs global, which is an external service provider that receives and checks the visa application documents. You then visit us on the agreed date and time and hand in the application and the mandatory documents, including the medical travel insurance policy. You must also pay the costs in Dominican pesos (DOP).

Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo

Contact information

• Ambassador: drs. Annemieke A. Verrijp
• Address: Nuñez de Cáceres #11, Ginaka Building Fourth Floor, Bella Vista, Santo Domingo.
• Telephone: +18092620320 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Fax: + 18095654685
• Email: std@minbuza.nl
• Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 8.00:16.30 am – 8.00:13.30 pm. Friday: XNUMX a.m. – XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. Also check the closing days of the embassy.

Consular section contact details

• Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 08.00:12.00 - XNUMX:XNUMX (by appointment only).
• Schengen and Caribbean visas (< 90 days): Make an appointment via Vfs global. (the website is in Spanish and English).
• Collection of documents (without appointment): Monday to Thursday: 13.30:14.00 – XNUMX:XNUMX.
• Consular inquiries via email: If you have any questions, please contact us at contact form..

Medical travel insurance Schengen visa

If you need medical travel insurance for a Schengen visa, the Travel Risk Insurance from Allianz Global Assistance is an excellent choice. This travel insurance is especially intended for foreign guests from the Dominican Republic (friends, family or partner) who come to the Netherlands. Allianz Global Assistance's Travel Risk Insurance is an excellent medical travel insurance policy for anyone from the Dominican Republic.

The insurance reimburses the costs of, among other things: general practitioner, medicines, ambulance and hospital costs in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries up to € 30.000, but also the costs of repatriation. That is bringing your foreign guest back to the Dominican Republic in case of illness or death. This insurance is only suitable for unexpected (medical) situations during a stay in the Netherlands. Existing ailments, defects and pregnancy are not covered.

Meets conditions for Schengen visa

The Travel Risk Insurance meets all insurance requirements for a Visa Short Stay Netherlands (also known as a tourist visa or Schengen visa). These are the requirements:

• Coverage for emergency medical assistance and repatriation to the Dominican Republic.
• The cover for medical costs must be at least € 30.000.
• Valid for all Schengen member states.
• Must provide cover for the entire duration of the stay.

On this website you can easily and quickly take out medical travel insurance for your guest from the Dominican Republic. You may be the policyholder (premium payer) and your guest is then the insured. You take out the policy and send it to the visa applicant (email is also possible because you will receive the policy as a digital file). You will receive the policy quickly. If you apply for a policy today, you will receive it the same or the next day.

Visa guarantee: If the visa is rejected, we will cancel the insurance and you will not have to pay!

Premium medical insurance

Europe coverage	€ 2,-
Global coverage	€ 3,-
Winter/special sports	€ 1,15
Cancellation	5% of travel sum
Minimum premium	€ 11,50
Policy costs	€ 4,50
Premium per person per day. Up to and including 69 years.

Medical travel insurance and guarantee

If you guarantee a foreign guest or partner who wants to visit the Netherlands, it is advisable to take out medical travel insurance yourself. Not only is this a requirement for your guest's visa application, but it also provides financial protection for you. As a guarantor, you are financially responsible for any medical costs that your guest incurs during their stay in the Netherlands, and these costs can be significant.

By taking out the insurance yourself and sending the policy to the visa applicant by email, you have control over the process. It is advisable to ensure that you are the policyholder (the person paying the premium) and that your guest is the insured person. A major advantage of this is that any damage payments are transferred to you instead of to your guest's bank account.

A good option for this situation is the Schengen insurance that we offer. This is an excellent travel medical insurance policy specifically designed for Schengen visa applications. It provides the necessary coverage and meets the requirements for obtaining a Schengen visa. By taking out this insurance, you ensure that you meet the visa requirements and offer both yourself and your guest financial protection during their stay in the Netherlands.

Stake out Schengen insurance with a Dutch insurer

Taking out medical Schengen insurance with a Dutch insurer has several advantages, especially for those who guarantee a foreign guest or partner. Some important benefits are:

1. Dutch law: By choosing a Dutch insurer, the insurance falls under the Dutch legal system. This means that you as a consumer are protected by Dutch law, which offers you rights and guarantees.
2. Strict supervision: Dutch insurers are under strict supervision by Dutch supervisors, such as the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). This supervision ensures that these insurers are reliable and meet high quality and integrity requirements.
3. Reliability: In general, Dutch insurers are considered more reliable than some foreign insurers. This is due to the strict supervision and good reputation of the Dutch insurance market.
4. Ease of communication: If you take out insurance with a Dutch insurer, you can communicate in your own language. This is particularly useful for questions, problems or claims. It prevents language barriers and makes the process easier and more understandable.
5. No International Call Charges: You do not have to call abroad for questions or claims, which prevents costs and possible complications with international calls.

All these factors make taking out Schengen travel insurance with a Dutch insurer an attractive choice, especially in case of high costs or complex situations. It provides security, convenience and accessibility, contributing to a smoother experience for both the guarantor and the visa applicant.