#3 Getting my Netherlands VISA

This video is the third of the "Relocating from Nigeria to the Netherlands" playlist • Relocating from Nigeri... . In this video, I share the processes involved in getting my temporary visa (MVV)
In it, I share how my employee applied for the MVV on my behalf, how I went to ghana to submit my documents and send in my biometrics, and get the MVV the following week.
Check out the next video, • #3.2 MVV (Visa) Validi... , where I talk more about the MVV Validity
Here's a timestamp:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 How my company applied for the MVV
04:08 Making appointment with Ghana Dutch representative
06:08 Important time planning to make before going to Ghana
08:48 Important documents to print/photocopy
12:42 Submitting my documents
13:28 Getting my VISA
Helpful links:
- Ghana embassy appointment: www.vfsvisaonline.com/Netherl...
- MVV Issue form: www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/d...
- Dutch photo requirements: www.government.nl/topics/iden...
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[@DillionMegida]

Check out the complete playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLZbkW34mJmDRsuAAOaXRije_Dw-LYJFU1

[@vanveen11]

Can you write your email address. I need to ask questions please.

[@islammurtazaev4891]

Thank you for all the details. It was really helpful.

[@DillionMegida]

So glad to hear. You're very welcome :)

[@olulodeolatunbosun]

Thanks man for the insights

[@DillionMegida]

You bet

[@Jeemmai]

Hi Dillion. This was really helpful. I wish I watched this earlier for the booking before IND decision heads up. Now I have to wait till end November😢. Keep this up bro.

[@blessinganyebe8690]

It was insightful, thanks for sharing. 👏

[@DillionMegida]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you

[@collinsolawale3755]

Thanks a lot for this video .... This is the process am about to take

[@DillionMegida]

Best of luck!

[@bennisampson4364]

Thanks for the video bro very informative

[@DillionMegida]

Glad you found it so

[@bennisampson4364]

@@DillionMegida going through the same process. Waiting for a response from my employer.

[@fayfaygirlly]

This is the very first time anyone would go really explain the visa process. It is really wise to book an appointment before IND approval. My company had to move my start date. I got my visa in 2 days at Cotonou🤗

[@DillionMegida]

Awesome! It sure is wise if you want to move in early.

[@adeniyigbadebo7104]

Hey Dillion, thanks for the video. It’s been helpful. @Favour, how would you compare the Cotonou route to Ghana route?

[@preciouswilliams8393]

Can you please confirm if I need to translate my documents to French in order to use the Cotonou embassy?

[@DillionMegida]

@@preciouswilliams8393 hi, I have no idea but maybe Favour does. I didn’t have to translate mine for Ghana

[@ayobami9770]

@@adeniyigbadebo7104 @favour : I'm also interested in this response.

[@nuelsoft]

Thanks for the video. How long did the whole process take?

[@sunshinechannel6541]

Nice information and may i know did you do that civic integration exam

[@sowix837]

How long did it take to get ur visa after u received a message that it’s been processed

[@xtopher960]

Are you expected to write the mvv exam when you have arrived in the netherlands ?

[@stellaunegbu]

How many days did it take

[@chikellyateh6321]

Brother i came across an agent who is asking me to give 1.8m for work visa in netherland when i asked him will i go to the embassy to get the visa he said no it will be sent via e-mail is that possible

[@SindaraJohnMoteh]

Thanks for the video, please what was the time frame from when you gotten your offer till when you traveled?

[@DillionMegida]

For me, it was roughly 3 months. I got the offer in September, and travelled in December

[@SindaraJohnMoteh]

@@DillionMegida thanks

[@ayobami9770]

Hi Dillion. Thanks for these videos. Absolutely informative. One question please: your appointment at the NL embassy in Accra, why are you required to move by air from Nigeria? Is this a compulsory requirement?... I was think why can i not move by road. I already have an appointment date and i'm surprised to hear this.

[@DillionMegida]

Hi, so I don't know what the rules for now are, but one of the reasons I think it was compulsory to fly by air, was to ensure that I go through the necessary checks, and also do my covid test. If you're moving by road, there are some checks you won't do. So I think moving by air is a verification process for them, that's why they required it. But maybe things have changed now

[@ayobami9770]

@@DillionMegida : Ni. Noted. I will probably check with them at the embassy first. Kudos!!!.

[@dahreeemmaa1187]

@@ayobami9770 Pls I have so many questions I’ll like to ask concerning the embassy’ and documents. Can you pls drop your Instagram handle so I can reach you.. Thank you

[@iambellatonia]

@@ayobami9770please how can I contact you

[@coldlarva7819]

Hi, I’m going for school and the IND just approved the application handled by the school and I have to book an appointment with the embassy in Accra, Ghana. After clicking “make an appointment”, under the “Application Category”, do I select “MVV - Study” or “MVV - visa for long stay (>90 days)

[@percysunday5984]

Detailed

[@livingalifeasneliza3327]

Hi, Please I have a question, do you need to send your Birth certificate to the embassy when applying for the visa please it wasn't clear. Or do I need it after getting the visa to get my permit? I am a student

[@DillionMegida]

Hello, good day! I don't remember sending my Birth certificate to the embassy. I only sent my passport. But again, good to remember that, I only sent my passport for my employer to make the request to the IND In the case of biometrics, which was when the IND approved of my coming, I had to submit my birth certificate as well as many other important documents in the Ghana Embassy Do you understand this?

[@livingalifeasneliza3327]

@@DillionMegida Yes thank you. I've sent my birth certificate for legalization and it's delaying and my appointment date to the embassy is fast approaching.

[@Tariqfas]

Your voice sounds better, mic is working

[@DillionMegida]

😂 Funny enough I haven’t started using the mic. I need to get extra things for it to work, so this was just my airpods and background music to hide the background noise 🙃

[@sewwithme9941]

Hello I’m thinking of using that I would like to invite my young brother to come here to Netherlands to stay can I also find for him A job first ?or if I have a company can I be his employer and host him here? Is that possible?

[@DillionMegida]

Hi, to be honest, I do not know how that works. I'm pretty new myself to how these things work and I'm learning day by day. Maybe when I have a solid knowledge of how to bring over someone, I can create a video of it

[@kelsenonyedikachinnaji9412]

Hi Dillion, did you also get a residence permit along with your MVV?

[@DillionMegida]

No I got it when I came here

[@cynthianemerem]

Please how long does it take to obtain your resident permit

[@bunmiakinlose3962]

Hi Dillion thanks for the video I enjoyed watching it . Please my husband got a job as well in amsterdam and we are moving in next month May and we need guide on apartment because we don't want to spend much at the hotel. How can someone get an apartment within one week in amsterdam please. I will appreciate your prompt response thanks

[@DillionMegida]

Hi, you can book a time here: calendly.com/dillionmegida …so that i can explain well

[@lanrefanuyi7373]

How long does it take for ind to issue the mvv after an appeal was made for refusal of visa

[@DillionMegida]

Sorry i don’t get you clearly. Do you mean that after the visa application was refused, and there was an appeal, then how long would it take them to issue the mvv?

[@lanrefanuyi7373]

@@DillionMegida yes that is exactly what i mean. How can i get a good firm in holland that can offer me a job

[@mercymetunga9556]

What about if you are going to stay with your partner what are the requirements do you need to have?

[@DillionMegida]

Hi, I'm not sure about the requirements if staying with a partner, sorry :(

[@iambellatonia]

Hi, how can I contact you?

[@eniolababajide5980]

Hello, where do we book the appointment from?

[@DillionMegida]

This is where i booked mine Ghana embassy appointment: www.vfsvisaonline.com/Netherlands-Global-Online-Appointment_Zone2/AppScheduling/AppWelcome.aspx?P=iisQ8XTd%2BSjMPxxAUp4yzfSwFkKxYtBPrDLzfwJ1lmw%3D

[@SindaraJohnMoteh]

Also, when submitting your passport to the IND for initial approval must it be a passport that is valid for 6 months

[@DillionMegida]

Hi, yes...that's one of the requirements. If it won't be valid, then you have to do a new passport

[@HumanityHavenNetwork]

How did you get the work

[@DillionMegida]

I explained that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5WydouCgrWGiqs

[@subscribeforsomeafricanvil7105]

Hi, what address did you use when you applied? Is it your home country res?

[@DillionMegida]

Yes, my home country. But for the Residence permit, I used my address here in the Netherlands

[@subscribeforsomeafricanvil7105]

@@DillionMegida I see. Thanks

[@1t4music10]

sorry what do you mean my if you had moved by land they wouldn't attend to you?

[@DillionMegida]

So as at the time I was moving, due to the whole COVID situation, moving by air would ensure that i went through necessary COVID checks. But if i had moved my land, i could skip those COVID checks. And one of the requirements was that i must go through COVID checks. Do you understand now?

[@theophineokpala6347]

@@DillionMegida please I am applying for a schengen short stay visit to the Netherlands, do I need to apply through Ghana as well?

[@revelegbeleyeisaacsehinde7888]

Hello, kindly let me know how you got your employment. And can you please link me up with your agent?

[@DillionMegida]

here's how I got the job: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5WydouCgrWGiqs

[@livingalifeasneliza3327]

I really wish i could get a reply soon 😢

[@DillionMegida]

Hi everyone, I created two more videos as a continuation to this (I forgot some things): 1. Legalizing my birth certificate (another requirement for my Residence permit) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXuYnq2XoJZrbLs 2. MVV Visa Validity period kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWnIhouNrc1nbpI

[@happiness4506]

Thanks a lot

[@kennethkosietukokwu4409]

Brother please, how do I contact you, it’s really urgent

[@DillionMegida]

Hi you can reach out to me on twitter @iamdillion