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Applying for a long-stay Caribbean visa in the Palestinian Territories

If you live in the Palestinian Territories and need a visa to collect your residence permit for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom, find out about the rules and how to apply.

Attention: You can only apply for a long-stay visa if you have also applied for a residence permit.

Which documents do I need?

You will need several documents for your application.

See the document checklist for a Caribbean long stay visa

How much does a visa cost?

When you apply for a visa at a Netherlands embassy or consulate-general, you must pay a fee. You can find the fee here.

If you are applying through an external service provider, you will also pay a service fee.

How long does it take?

In most cases, you’ll be informed within 15 calendar days whether your application has been successful.

Do I need to submit my application in person?

You must always submit your application in person. Children under the age of 18 must also apply in person.

Applying for a visa in this country or region

Visa applicants from the West Bank and Jerusalem

Visa applicants from the West Bank and Jerusalem can apply for their visa at the Visa Application Centre of the Netherlands (VFS) in Ramallah.

Check the required documents and schedule an online appointment via the website of VFS Global.

Visa applicants from Gaza

Visa applicants from Gaza can apply for their visa at the Visa Application Centre of Sweden (VFS) at the Gaza Strip.

Check the required documents and schedule an online appointment via the website of VFS Global.