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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. Fee: EUR 64 (~USD 74.43). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Special Municipality of Netherlands (Caribbean Netherlands). Nigerians require Caribbean visa (NOT Dutch Schengen). Fee: EUR 64 (~NGN 95,500). Same Caribbean visa valid for Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten.
Visa types: Caribbean Visa (Tourist, single or multi-entry; valid for Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Saba, Statia); Business Visa. Visa-free for valid multi-entry Schengen/US/UK/Canada visa holders (max 90 days).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: up to 6 months. Max Stay: 90 days within 180-day period.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online application via Dutch embassy/VFS; Photo (Schengen-spec); Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Travel insurance; Employment letter; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); For Schengen-holder route: copy of valid multi-entry visa.
Visa types (1)
Special Municipality of Netherlands (Caribbean Netherlands). Nigerians require Caribbean visa (NOT Dutch Schengen). Fee: EUR 64 (~NGN 95,500). Same Caribbean visa valid for Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections: (1) Schengen/US visa visa-free route strongly preferred; (2) Limited tourism volume from Nigeria; (3) High travel cost requires funds proof; (4) Migration intent concerns; (5) Better routed via existing visa holdings; (6) Drug trafficking corridor screening.
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