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Longer processing time for visa applications

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If you want to visit the Netherlands for a holiday, business trip or family visit for a maximum of 90 days, you cannot apply for a short-stay Schengen visa in Somalia. You will need to go to Kenya.

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Applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Somalia

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It usually takes 15 calendar days for a visa application for the Netherlands to be processed. But there are exceptions. In some cases it will take up to 45 calendar days.

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How long does it take to get a visa for the Netherlands?

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