Tourist Visa Application

When we had the Marriage Contract from NSO, we decided to apply for the Tourist Visa first.
We decided to apply if first because I still have to study on the Civic Examination before i can apply for the spousal Visa.

It is hard for the first month of our marriage to be away in each other. A normal Marriage should be together, but we have to be strong. We have the full trust and love in each other, so we believe in each other's capacity.

Upon applying for the visa, you need the following Requirements:

Tourist Visa


SCHENGEN VISA: REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURIST VISA

A tourist visit to the Netherlands and the Schengen area is not necessarily to be organized by a travel agent. A tourist visa will allow you to stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days. For such a visit the following documents are required:

For the purpose of visiting family/friends:

1. visa application form, duly completed and signed by the applicant
2. 1 recent and resembling photograph, passport size.
3. International passport with a validity of at least 3 months after the scheduled return
4. Proof of insurance for the whole period of travel against costs for medical treatment and or repatriation covering up to at least an amount of EUR 30.000 and valid for all countries in the Schengen area
5. A letter of invitation of the person in the Netherlands including a copy of his/her passport
6. A letter of guarantee from the host available at the city hall, together with latest bank statements or proof of income such as the 3 latest salaryslips of the host.
7. Return flight reservation. Please, provide a photocopy of your flightreservation
8. Proof of employment, which is for employees: a recent employers’ statement that should mention salary, date of entree and duration of absence; for private businessmen: a photocopy of SEC registration of your company, business permit + tax-paying certificate "ITR"
9. For students: registration from a school or university and if travelling during study period, certificate from school of university with permission of absence
10. For minors: legalised authorisation of the parents (original and copy)
11. Non-Philippine citizens have to present: Philippine visa or residence permit + registration valid 3 months after scheduled return

For the purpose of tourism:

1. Visa application form, duly completed and signed by the applicant
2. Recent and resembling photograph, passport size.
3. International passport with a validity of at least 3 months after the scheduled return
4. Proof of insurance for the whole period of travel against costs for medical treatment and or repatriation covering up to at least an amount of EUR 30.000 and valid for all countries in the Schengen area
5. A hotel confirmation for the whole travel period, including all other countries that you are going to visit
6. Complete itinerary of your trip
7. Proof of financial means: statements of bank account or salaryslips not older than 3 months.
8. Return flight reservation. Please, provide a photocopy of your flightreservation
9. Proof of employment, which is for employees: a recent employers’ statement that should mention salary, date of entree and duration of absence; for private businessmen: a photocopy of SEC registration of your company, business permit + tax-paying certificate "ITR"
10. For students: registration from a school or university and if travelling during study period, certificate from school of university with permission of absence
11. For minors: legalised authorisation of the parents (original and copy)
12. Non-Philippine citizens have to present: Philippine visa or residence permit + registration valid 3 months after scheduled return

After having everything in order, I went to Cebu Netherlands Consulate, and applied my Tourist Visa there.

Waited for more than a month for the Result.. and I was Denied. The Reason was.. They believed that i won't return to Philippines after 3 months. It was so Frustrating. Eric is my Husband that time, and i should have the approval. Its their decision and we can appeal to it, but we decided not to appeal. It will be a longer process again.

next is the study for the Civic Exam.