Proof of sponsorship and/or lodging provision

To visit the Netherlands, some foreign visitors need a visa. To obtain this visa, a guarantor declaration is required in a number of cases.

In the proof of sponsorship and/or lodging you explain why you invited the person. For example, for a vacation. This helps the person to get the visa.

What to do

Check the on the Netherlands Worldwide site to see which nationalities require a visa.

You must fill out a form and have the signature from it legalized at the municipality. If you are married or in a registered partnership, you must both be present at the municipality and both sign there.

What do I need?

Notice:

Do not sign the form yet! Because your signature must be legalized, you may only sign in the presence of the municipal official.

How long does it take?

The municipality immediately legalizes your signature. Then you will receive the form back immediately.

Additional information

The IND has more information about what it takes for someone to come to the Netherlands.

Cost

2025:

€17.15 per form.

Wassenaar Dues Ordinance

Drop by by appointment

You can only make a Make an appointment appointment for this by phone by calling 14070 (option 3) due to busy times. 

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