This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. The Passport used in the application should be valid for a period of at least 3 months after the applicant’s last day of stay in the Schengen states. Passport should have at least 2 blank pages. South African resident permit valid for at least 3 months after last day of trip is required if the applicant is not a citizen. One coloured passport photograph as recent as 3 months on a grey or white background is needed. Applicants are not allowed to take up paid work or start a business with this type of visa. Tourist visa holders do not have the privilege of enrolling in one of the schools or training centers in the Netherlands. If you are visiting a friend or relative, you'll need a letter of invitation from your host in the country. Proof of family ties that show you have an incentive to return to South Africa is required for this visa type. Full round trip reservation is required to avoid overstaying in the Netherlands. Proof of accommodation in the Netherlands is necessary. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a confirmation that you'll be accommodated by your host in the Netherlands. Applicants must show proof they have enough funds to last them the entire duration of stay. For this, the applicant is expected to provide an up-to-date transaction history of last three months as close to the application date as possible. This transaction history must show the applicant can spend at least €34 daily while in the Netherlands. Travel insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 is required. This is to take care of any possible health problems the applicant might encounter during stay in the Netherlands including death. A signed letter from the applicant's employer written on the company's letterhead confirming position & leave approval for the exact travel dates the applicant will be out of South Africa is needed. If self-employed, you need to submit your company's documents or a letter from your accountant confirming that the business exist. Students are required to provide a letter from their school confirming enrollment, awareness of trip and proof of registration for the year under the university's letterhead. If you overstay your visa, you will not be allowed entry into the Netherlands again. Applications for a Netherlands visa can take time. Applicants are advised to apply well in advance, at least 3 weeks before the intended departure date. The visa is usually processed for about 10 working days. This visa costs €60 for South Africans 12 years and above, €35 for children between 6-11 and is free for children under 6.