Traveling from Ghana to the Netherlands? A Schengen visa and medical travel insurance is mandatory!
For the application for a Schengen visa from Ghana to the Netherlands you also have a mandatory medical travel insurance necessary. You can close it here for your guests from Ghana for only € 3 per person per day.
A visa is an official permission to enter and stay in a country. A visa is usually issued by the embassy or consulate of the country the traveler is going to. The issuance of a visa is subject to rules. There are also different visas, the issue of which is determined by the purpose of the trip.
What is a short-stay Schengen visa?
A Schengen visa is actually nothing more than one sticker in the passport of the foreign traveler visiting the Netherlands or other Schengen countries. Formally, the name of a Schengen visa is: 'Visa Short Stay Type C'. but the term 'Schengen visa' or 'Schengen visa' is somewhat easier.
A Schengen visa sticker in your passport gives access to the 26 Schengen Member States in Europe. You can travel through a large part of Europe with a Schengen visa without having to apply for a separate visa for each country.
What do you need for a visa application?
- You must present a Ghanaian passport or other travel document with at least 2 blank pages. Your travel document must have been issued within the past 10 years. It must be valid for at least 3 months after the date on which you want to leave the Schengen area.
- You provide a completed and signed form visa application form in. Each person traveling on your travel document must submit their own form. Forms for children under the age of 18 must be signed by a parent or guardian.
- Are you under the age of 18 and traveling without (1 of) your parents or guardian? Then leave them the consent form fill in (in English). The border control may ask for this upon entry into the Netherlands.
- You provide one passport photo according to Dutch requirements .
- You have your fingerprints taken. You do this when you submit your application. These remain valid for 59 months. For some applicants, such as children under the age of 12, this is not necessary. Have you provided biometrics (fingerprints and photo) within the last 59 months prior to your current application? Then you can choose to have your application submitted by someone else. You do not have to appear in person.
Please note: If, when assessing your application, it turns out that your fingerprints are not in the system, you must still provide them. You can also always be called for an interview if your request gives cause to do so.
What does a visa application cost?
If you submit the application to a Dutch embassy or consulate, you will pay fees (costs). Are you applying for a visa through an external service provider, such as a visa agency? Then you also pay the service provider a fee for this.
You do not pay a visa fee if you fall into one of the following categories:
- children up to 6 years;
- schoolchildren, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers traveling for study or vocational training;
- researchers* who travel for scientific research, participate in a scientific seminar or a scientific conference;
- representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25 who participate in seminars, conferences, sporting, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
*as defined in Article 3(2) of Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Consular fees in Ghana
You will find the prices of consular services on the price list. For example, a passport, ID card or a consular statement. At the Dutch embassy in Accra you can only pay in cash, in Ghanaian Cedis (GHS). You cannot derive any rights from the amounts stated here. The amounts can change at any time.
| Visa | EUR | GHS |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen visa children up to 6 years | Free | Free of charge |
| Schengen visa for children aged 6 to 11 | 40,00 | |
| Schengen visa standard rate | 80,00 | |
| Schengen visa low rate* | 35,00 | |
| Caribbean visa children up to 6 years | Free | Free of charge |
| Caribbean visa children 6 to 11 years old | 40 | |
| Caribbean visa (max 30 days) | 80,00 | |
| MVV various rates, depending on purpose of stay |
| Legalizations | EUR | GHS |
|---|---|---|
| Legalization signature Dutchman | 26,25 | |
| Legalization document | 26,25 | |
| Request mediation document | 103,00 | |
| Request and legalize mediation | 131,00 |
How long does it take to apply for a Schengen visa?
You can submit an application for a Schengen visa from Ghana to the Netherlands at the earliest 6 months before your trip (9 months for seafarers) and at least 15 working days in advance.
You will usually know within 15 calendar days whether you will receive the visa. Sometimes more time is needed: the application can then take 45 days, for example if additional documents are required.
How will my Schengen visa application be assessed?
Some Schengen states want to know from each other who is applying for a visa. This check (consultation) is mandatory for a number of nationalities and can take up to 7 days.
The application is also checked in the Schengen Information System (SIS II). The application data is also checked and stored in the Visa Information System (VIS). This information is in English.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs works with Information Supported Decisions to make better and faster decisions about your visa application. In the privacy statement you can read what happens to your data.
How and where do I make a visa appointment in Ghana?
The Dutch embassy in Accra uses the services of VFS Global. Make an appointment online at website of VFS Global .
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 Ghanaian guests (friends, family or partner) who come to the Netherlands.
Please note: This insurance must be taken out before you leave Ghana and the travel insurance can only be taken out for persons under the age of 70! Is your guest older? Call us for an alternative!
The Travel Risk Insurance from Allianz Global Assistance is an excellent medical travel insurance for everyone from Ghana. 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 Ghana in case of illness or death. This insurance is only suitable for unexpected (medical) situations during a stay in the Netherlands. Existing ailments and defects are not covered.
Meets all 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 Ghana.
- 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 Ghana. 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.
Guarantee: If the visa is rejected, we will cancel the insurance and you will not have to pay!
Travel Risk Insurance for Ghanaians
The Travel Risk Insurance from Allianz Global Assistance is an excellent medical travel insurance for travelers from Ghana. The insurance also meets the requirements for applying for a Schengen visa. The Travel Risk Insurance has extensive cover for:
- SOS costs and repatriation.
- Medical Costs: up to €30.000
- Winter sports (for a premium surcharge).
- Special sports (for premium surcharge and only Europe).
- Europe coverage (for persons within Europe, who come to the Netherlands and possibly continue their journey within Europe).
- Worldwide coverage (for people inside and outside Europe, who come to the Netherlands and possibly continue their journey outside Europe).
- Cancellation insurance (only if the trip has been booked with a Dutch tour operator).
Schengen visa medical travel insurance premium
| 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. | |
Take out medical travel insurance here!
The Travel Risk Insurance from Allianz Global Assistance is an international medical travel insurance for foreign travelers under the age of 70 who do not live in the Netherlands. The insurance is the best choice for applying for a Schengen visa and meets all requirements.
Taking out Travel Risk Insurance is simple and fast. You will receive the policy within 24 hours by e-mail on working days (if you want it sooner, please call or send a message).
Take out medical travel insurance here!
The Travel Risk Insurance from Allianz Global Assistance is an international medical travel insurance for foreign travelers under the age of 70 who do not live in the Netherlands. The insurance is the best choice for applying for a Schengen visa and meets all requirements.
Taking out Travel Risk Insurance is simple and fast. You will receive the policy within 24 hours by e-mail on working days (if you want it sooner, please call or send a message).
√ EU approved medical insurance for foreign travelers.
√ Schengen visa guarantee: In case of visa rejection, you do not have to pay.
√ Medical costs covered up to € 30.000. Repatriation: all necessary costs.
√ Policy conditions in Dutch and/or English.
√ Expandable with coverage for special sports and world coverage.
√ Cancellation insurance is possible (provided the trip is booked with a Dutch tour operator).
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Insurance conditions Travel Risk Insurance in Dutch »
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Medical travel insurance and guarantee
Do you guarantee your foreign guest or partner? Then take out the medical travel insurance yourself and send the policy to the visa applicant by e-mail. The travel insurance is also for your financial protection. After all, you are financially responsible for any medical costs and these can be substantial. If you take out a policy, we advise you to ensure that you are the policyholder (premium payer) and your guest is the insured. The advantage of this is that any damage payment will also be transferred to you and not to your guest's bank account.
We recommend the Travel Risk Insurance from Allianz Global Assistance. That is an excellent medical insurance for the application for a Schengen visa.
What is insured?
The 'Travel Risk Insurance' is a complete international medical insurance for foreigners. The travel insurance has a balanced coverage against the financial risks of illness and death, such as:
- SOS charges (including assistance, rescue and search).
- Medical expenses* (including hospital, specialist and doctors).
- Repatriation (including ambulance plane and transport of mortal remains).
- Burial or cremation costs and arrival of family.
* Medical costs are monetary compensation for doctors (fees) and costs of:
- hospitalization;
- operation and operating room use;
- prescribed X-rays and radioactive irradiations;
- prescription medications, bandages and massage;
- medically necessary transport, including any medically necessary evacuation and transport from a ski slope.
Your travel documents (purchase costs, laissez-passer, replacement visa or other official travel document), replacement clothing and/or toiletries and damage to accommodation is also insured. The following is also covered:
- illness, accident or missing person of the insured;
- death of the insured, illness, accident or death of the insured's family not traveling with him;
- death of a co-insured travel companion;
- damage to property of the insured in the country of residence;
- costs due to forced delay.
Frequently Asked Questions Schengen Visa Ghana – The Netherlands
If you have a visa-required nationality, yes. You can read that here: visa-requiring nationalities »
You must apply for a Schengen visa at the embassy of the country you intend to visit. If you plan to visit several Schengen states, you must apply for the visa at the embassy of the Schengen country where you will be staying the longest. If you plan to visit several Schengen states and will stay for the same length of time, you must apply for a visa at the embassy of the country whose external borders you will cross first upon entering the Schengen area.
That is possible, you have to pay extra for that and in the end you still do the work yourself because you have to provide all the documents. In addition, the use of a desk has no influence whatsoever on the decision-making process.
An application must match the situation of the applicant and possibly the referee. Someone claiming to have a full-time job in their country of origin or residence is not very credible when applying for a 90-day visa.
With a first visa application you are usually only eligible for a single entry. A visa can also be issued for two or multiple entries. It is therefore best for someone who travels frequently to ask for multiple entry. Substantiate this as well as possible to demonstrate that you want to travel frequently. If the embassy considers the foreign national bona fide and sees the need for multiple entries, there is a good chance of a multiple entry visa (MEV). If you have been to the Netherlands with a Schengen visa before without any problems, you can apply for a multi-entry next time.
Yes that is allowed. You do not necessarily have to arrive via the Netherlands, provided you make it plausible that the Netherlands is still the main purpose of the trip. You are then free, for example, to cross the external border via Germany and to travel from there to the Netherlands. Make sure you have all supporting documents for your visa application with you.
In normal situations, the embassy will make a decision within 15 calendar days. This decision period is determined by law and is included in the European Visa Code (Term Regulation (EC) 810/2009). The legal decision period starts on the day the visa application is received by the embassy. In some cases, more time is needed to conduct research. In that case, the decision period can be extended to a maximum of 30 days. If this is the case, you will be notified by the IND. If additional documents are required, this period may be extended to 60 days in exceptional cases.
A Schengen visa application can be submitted 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.
Some Schengen states want to know from each other who is applying for a visa. This check (consultation) is mandatory for some nationalities and can take up to 7 days. Your application will also be checked in the Schengen Information System (SIS II). Your application details are also checked and stored in the Visa Information System (VIS). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs works with Information Supported Decisions to make better and faster decisions about your visa application.
A visa for a short stay (up to 90 days) costs € 80 For children aged 6 to 12: € 40 For children up to 6 years of age: € 0 The costs for the VFS service fee Global may amount to a maximum of € 40 (half of the fee for a visa application).
A visa application starts with filling in a visa application form and then collecting the required documents such as proof of a medical travel insurance. It is best to use the checklist from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
You must have a valid passport not older than 10 years. You may not pose a threat to public order, national security or the international relations of one of the Schengen countries.
