Address of Netherlands Embassy in PHILIPPINES

To all who are looking for the address of The Netherlands Embassy in Philippines. It is in

26th Floor

Equitable PCI bank Tower

8751 Paseo de Roxas,

Makati City, Metro Manila

Philippines

To all the Visa Applicants, you can call this number from 9:00am-12:00nn Mon.-Fri.:

+63 2 786 6655

or Fax:

+63 2 786 6644

Visa applicants can check the status of the visa by calling the Consular section from 2-3 pm Mon.-Thurs..

My MVV application

When we recieved a mail from IND that my advice was positive. On the following day I called the Netherlands Embassy in Philippines to set an appointment for my MVV application. I called April 13,2008 and got the appointment date of May 15, 2008. That was so long to wait. I thought when I will call for appointment they can serve me on the following week, but I was wrong. So I have to wait again.

I went in Makati at May 14, 2008 and checked-in in a hotel near the embassy. On the following day, I went at the embassy around 7:30 am, appointment time was 8:00am. Good that I already have the application form of MVV (got it the last time I was in the Embassy) so I don't need to fill up there.

When I was in the building, I got my priority number and seated, waiting for my turn to be called. When the counter 1 called me, he has some few questions, get my finger print. It was an easy one because we already have our Positive Advice from IND. When he got everything what he need, he asked me if I will pick it up or use the Delbros. I used Delbros because Im from Mindanao and don't want to go back again to manila just to pick it up. After paying for the Delbros, he called me again to give me the informations I need. I went back home on the afternoon.

I am suppose to wait for 2 weeks for my Visa because I got a D+C visa (while you don't have your residence permit you can go out in other europe countries) and C visa (only in Netherlands when you don't have your residence permit).
Luckily I got my visa after 10 days. It was a fast one.

a Hard Goodbye

This pic was taken in Cagayan de Oro airport, the day we left. From left, Te Neria, Mama, Te gema, Kuya Popoy, Papa, Eric and lola, at the back are leslie and Te Gema's Son.

It was a hard goodbye for me, I was crying and so are they. Its my first time to be away on them. But i am ready for my new life, ready to be a wife, mother and a new citizen in this new place.

IND advice

We don't know from the Start that we need to do the ADVICE from IND. So we decided to do it instead of applying here at the embassy first. It is a free service which is given to the couples who wanted to have a family reunification. The applicants should have the correct paper requirements. Sponsor should have the required salary of IND to pass this advice. It will make the process easier and cheaper.
Here are some ways:

The application for a Provisional Residence Permit (MVV)

There are two ways to start the procedure for obtaining an Provisional Residence Permit (MVV).

• A sponsor in the Netherlands starts the MVV procedure by submitting a request for advice to the IND
  
  or
  
• You can submit an application for an MVV to the Dutch embassy or consulate in your country of origin

The request for advice by a sponsor serves to support your subsequent MVV application to the embassy. The Decision made on this application is either positive or negative. You may not submit an application for review with regard to this decision.

The application you make to the embassy is the official application. With regard to a negative Decision on this application, you may submit an application for review.

A sponsor in the Netherlands submits to the IND a request for advice concerning a Provisional Residence Permit (MVV)

1. Your sponsor in the Netherlands fills in the form “Request for recommendation to obtain a Provisional Residence Permit (MVV)” and returns it to the IND, together with all required documents. The documents required are listed on the form.

2. If the IND responds positively, you then submit your application for the MVV to the Dutch embassy or consulate in your country of origin.

3. You will not be issued an MVV if you do not meet the conditions, nor will you be issued an MVV if your documents are invalid, incomplete or incorrect. You may not submit an application for review with respect to a negative advice.
You apply for the Provisional Residence Permit (MVV) in your own country of origin.

This is our time line for the advice:

03/03/08- mailed the requirements for the advice in IND
03/04/08- IND received the papers
04/08/08- IND has decided for the advice
04/10/08- Eric received the POSITIVE ADVICE

the IT Day

It was the day i am waiting for, my Exam day. My hubby flew on Dec. 09, 2007 to be with me on the my exam day, to give me moral support.

Prior on that day, i was very scared i might not pass it, i was crying hard, good that My Hubby was there. We wake up so early, eat breakfast and study more. We ate lunch early at 11am to be at the embassy by 12:00 noon. My appointment time is 1pm. We stayed in a while in the cafeteria downstairs to wait for the time. After a while we went up. The guard told us to wait, and they will just call my name.

After few minutes, the dutch woman called me up to enter the room, Eric was left outside. I was shaking and nervous. The exam was fast, and i answered the questions correctly. When it was done, the dutch woman told me to wait for the result outside. I went out, and sit beside my hubby.

The woman called my name again, and told me that i passed the exam. I was very happy, very very happy. I even jumped out of my happiness, lol. Even the guard laughed at my reaction.. hehehe. I did my best, and it was so enough for that time. I am coming in Holland SOON!

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.