Applying for an airport transit visa for the Netherlands in Ghana
If you live in Ghana and want an airport transit visa for the Netherlands, Austria, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland or Portugal, you can apply for one at VFS Global in Accra. See what rules apply and how to to submit your application.
Do I need an airport transit visa?
Whether you need an airport transit visa for the Netherlands depends on your nationality, among other things.
How much does a visa cost?
The overview of consular fees sets out how much a visa costs and what forms of payment are accepted. If you are applying for a visa through VFS Global or TLScontact, you will also need to pay a service fee.
How long does the application process take?
You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before you travel. If you are a seafarer, you can apply for a visa 9 months before you travel. In most cases, you’ll be informed within 45 calendar days whether your application has been successful.
How can I track the status of my application?
It is possible to check the status of your visa application for the Netherlands. Find out how to track the status of your application online.
I want to apply for a visa in this country or region
You can apply for a visa at VFS Global in Accra.
Find out what documents you need in order to apply for an airport transit visa in Ghana.
The Netherlands has made representation arrangements for short-stay visa applications (for a stay of maximum 90 days per 180 days period) with Austria, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland and Portugal. Residents of Ghana travelling to 1 of these countries can also submit their application via VFS Global. Make an online appointment via the website of VFS Global.
Those wishing to settle in Austria, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland or Portugal and wishing to apply for a residence permit should however turn to the nearest embassy of these countries to start the proper procedure.
If you have received an approval after an appeal, you can submit your visa application at the embassy. You do not need to make an appointment.
You can walk in on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday between 8:00 and 10:00 to submit additional documents.
Before you come, please check the days the embassy is closed.
Bring the following documents with you to the appointment:
- a valid travel document
- the no objection letter (and a copy) stating that your objection has been successful
- any documents mentioned in the letter (if applicable). For example, a hotel or flight reservation, or proof of insurance.
You will not need to complete a new visa application form or pay for the visa again.
Holders of diplomatic and service passports have to make an appointment via the online appointment system to submit their application at the Netherlands embassy in Accra.
You do not need to make an appointment to collect your document(s).
Collection times are: Monday to Friday between 8:00 and 10:00.
Before you come, please check the days on which the embassy is closed.
If you are not able to collect your decision and passport, you may authorise another person to collect it on your behalf. In that case the embassy requires a written and signed authorisation letter from you, including a copy of your passport.
The embassy will report the use of false and counterfeit documents to the Ghanaian Police (CID) or GIS (Ghana Immigration Service) depending on the forgery; these documents will not be returned to the applicant.
The embassy often receives e-mails from European citizens who are in contact with someone from this region through the internet. Often these contacts result in scamming whereby the scammer does not reveal his or her true identity and requests to transfer high amounts for various reasons (legalisations, costly visa procedures, medical check-ups and supporting documents not required by Dutch authorities in relation to consular procedures, hospitalisation, inheritance, gold ornaments). Beware of this (romance) scamming.
Other than warning for this type of scamming, the embassy cannot be of assistance in taking legal steps once European citizens have become victims of this type of scamming.