Amsterdam and its canals, tulip fields in spring, the windmills of Kinderdijk: the Netherlands offers easy travel, by bike or by train, in one of Europe's most welcoming countries.
When to go?
Tulip season and Keukenhof gardens.
Café terraces and bike rides.
King's Day, with Amsterdam in orange.
Must-sees
Amsterdam
Canals, museums and narrow Golden Age houses.
Kinderdijk
UNESCO-listed historic windmills.
Tulip fields
A unique spectacle in spring.
Also worth discovering
Rotterdam and The Hague
Modern architecture and the seat of government.
Itinerary idea: 5 days in the Netherlands
- 1
Amsterdam (3 days)
- 2
Tulip fields or Keukenhof, depending on the season (1 day)
- 3
Rotterdam and Kinderdijk (1 day)
Every trip is tailor-made to your dates, budget and wishes.
Schengen visa support
A full review of the file you have prepared, with a written report of corrections and missing documents.
Preparation from A to Z: profile analysis, exact document list, check of every document, form and appointment.
Everything in Complete, plus handling of bookings, help taking out insurance, priority handling, interview preparation and follow-up. Flights, hotel and insurance are paid by you.
Orientation meeting: $50. File opening: $200, non-refundable, deducted from the package price (the $50 meeting fee is deducted from this $200). Our fees cover our support only: official fees (visa, application centre, insurance, translations), flights and accommodation are extra and paid by you. The decision rests solely with the consular authorities. See payment details
Study in the Netherlands
A great many programmes taught in English at well-ranked universities.
The key steps
- Admission to a Dutch institution
- The institution usually starts the residence permit application for the student
- Proof of financial means
Requirements change: check them on official websites. Wanderlust supports you from orientation to settling in; admission is decided by the institutions and the visa by the competent authorities.
Formalities from the DRC
Congolese nationals need a short-stay Schengen visa, applied for from the country of main destination. Prepare your file several weeks in advance.
Entry requirements, fees and processing times change regularly: always check the latest information on official websites. Wanderlust helps you prepare your file; the decision rests solely with the competent authorities.
Our advice
- Watch out for cycle lanes: bikes have priority.
- Book the Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank House online.
- Bank cards are accepted almost everywhere.
Ready to discover the Netherlands?
Visa, flights, accommodation, transfers: we organise your trip from start to finish.