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Netherlands Passport Visa Requirements

Discover where Netherlands passport holders can travel visa-free, with e-Visa, or where a visa is required.

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122
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48
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8
Visa on Arrival
16
Visa Required

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# Country Visa Status Notes
1 Afghanistan Visa Required
Notes
The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Afghanistan due to the security situation in the country.
2 Albania Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid.
3 Algeria Visa Required -
4 Andorra Visa Free -
5 Angola Visa Free
Notes
30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only. Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
6 Antigua and Barbuda Visa Free -
7 Argentina Visa Free -
8 Armenia Visa Free -
9 Australia E-Visa
Notes
90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
10 Austria Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
11 Azerbaijan E-Visa -
12 Bahamas Visa Free -
13 Bahrain E-Visa -
14 Bangladesh Visa on Arrival -
15 Barbados Visa Free -
16 Belarus Visa Free
Notes
Visa-free until 31 December 2026.
17 Belgium Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
18 Belize Visa Free -
19 Benin E-Visa
Notes
Must have an international vaccination certificate.
20 Bhutan E-Visa
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
21 Bolivia Visa Free -
22 Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid.
23 Botswana Visa Free -
24 Brazil Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
25 Brunei Visa Free -
26 Bulgaria Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
27 Burkina Faso E-Visa
Notes
The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Burkina Faso due to the political and security situation in the country.
28 Burundi Visa on Arrival -
29 Cabo Verde Visa Free
Notes
Airport security tax of CVE 3400 charged for all inbound international flights. Online registration required, preferably at least 5 days before departure.
30 Cambodia E-Visa
Notes
Visa is also obtainable online.
31 Cameroon E-Visa
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
32 Canada Visa Free
Notes
eTA required if arriving by air.
33 Central African Republic Visa Required
Notes
The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Central African Republic due to the security situation in the country.
34 Chad E-Visa
Notes
Must apply at least 7 days before arrival but maximum 90 days before arrival.
35 Chile Visa Free -
36 China Visa Free
Notes
Visa-free from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026. 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) using any mode of transport. Must have a confirmed onward ticket/itinerary, and enter through 1 of 64 approved ports. During which, may freely travel within the 24 provinces permitted for visa-free transit and engage in tourism, business, and visits. 24-hour visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), is available at most international airports, without leaving the airport. Travellers who need to leave the airport may obtain a temporary entry permit from immigration. 5-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) for Shenzhen if arriving at designated ports of entry from Hong Kong by land or sea, for stays within Shenzhen. 3-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) if arriving in Zhuhai or Xiamen at designated ports of entry, for stays within the respective city. 15-day visa-free entry for cruise ship passengers in tour groups, if arriving at any cruise port along China's coastline, including but not limited to Tianjin; Dalian; Shanghai; Lianyungang; Wenzhou; Zhoushan; Xiamen; Qingdao; Guangzhou; Shenzhen; Beihai; Haikou; Sanya. May further travel inland to all regions of coastal provinces (and equivalents) and Beijing. May apply for a port visa (Visa on Arrival) if travelling for an urgent, qualified reason. Prior clearance for port visa is highly recommended or may be denied boarding by airlines. Holders of ordinary passports, who are part of a journey arranged by a tour agency officially recognised in Hainan, can access China through the border entry points accessible to foreign visitors in Hainan without the need for a Chinese visa. They are permitted to stay for a maximum duration of 30 days.
37 Colombia Visa Free
Notes
90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period.
38 Comoros Visa on Arrival -
39 Costa Rica Visa Free -
40 Cote d'Ivoire E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
41 Croatia Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement ID card valid
42 Cuba E-Visa
Notes
Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
43 Cyprus Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement ID card valid
44 Czechia Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement ID card valid
45 Denmark Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement (DK) ID card valid
46 Djibouti E-Visa -
47 Dominica Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
48 Dominican Republic Visa Free
Notes
Tourist card required.
49 DR Congo E-Visa -
50 East Timor Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
51 Ecuador Visa Free -
52 Egypt E-Visa -
53 El Salvador Visa Free -
54 Equatorial Guinea E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport.
55 Eritrea Visa Required
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
56 Estonia Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement ID card valid
57 Eswatini Visa Free -
58 Ethiopia E-Visa
Notes
Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.
59 Fiji Visa Free -
60 Finland Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement ID card valid
61 France and territories Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement (in Regions of France) ID card valid
62 Gabon E-Visa
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e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
63 Gambia Visa Free -
64 Georgia Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid
65 Germany Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement ID card valid
66 Ghana Visa Required
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
67 Greece Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement ID card valid
68 Grenada Visa Free -
69 Guatemala Visa Free -
70 Guinea E-Visa -
71 Guinea-Bissau Visa on Arrival -
72 Guyana Visa Free -
73 Haiti Visa Free
Notes
The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Haiti due to the volatile situation in the country.
74 Honduras Visa Free -
75 Hungary Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement ID card valid
76 Iceland Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement ID card valid
77 India E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.
78 Indonesia Visa on Arrival -
79 Iran E-Visa
Notes
The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Iran due to the security situation in the country. Dutch citizens in Iran are likely to face arbitrary detention by the Iranian authorities.
80 Iraq E-Visa
Notes
Authorities in Iraq have decided to remove the visa-on-arrival requirement for nationals of the European Union and several other countries, requiring them to now apply for an e-visa to enter Iraq through the official platform. Visa on arrival or eVisa for up to 30 days for travel to Iraqi Kurdistan. The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Iraq due to the high threat of terrorist attacks in the country. The only exception is the Kurdish Autonomous Region, whereas the Dutch government advises its citizens to travel there only if necessary. Though this was revised after the Iran–Israel war with the Dutch government advising its citizens not to travel to the entirety of Iraq
81 Ireland Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement ID card valid
82 Israel E-Visa -
83 Italy Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement ID card valid
84 Jamaica Visa Free -
85 Japan Visa Free -
86 Jordan E-Visa
Notes
Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge).
87 Kazakhstan Visa Free -
88 Kenya Visa Required
Notes
Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
89 Kiribati Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
90 Kosovo Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid.
91 Kuwait E-Visa -
92 Kyrgyzstan Visa Free -
93 Laos E-Visa
Notes
18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.
94 Latvia Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement ID card valid
95 Lebanon Visa on Arrival
Notes
1 month extendable for 2 additional months Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket.
96 Lesotho Visa Free -
97 Liberia E-Visa
Notes
The Liberia Visa on Arrival (VoA) allows travelers to obtain a Visa upon arrival in Liberia by plane. Travelers must pre-apply for the visa online.
98 Libya E-Visa
Notes
The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Libya due to the volatile situation in the country.
99 Liechtenstein Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
100 Lithuania Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
101 Luxembourg Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
102 Madagascar E-Visa -
103 Malawi E-Visa -
104 Malaysia Visa Free -
105 Maldives Visa on Arrival -
106 Mali Visa Required
Notes
The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Mali due to the high risk of terrorist attacks and violence against Westerners throughout the country.
107 Malta Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement ID card valid
108 Marshall Islands Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
109 Mauritania E-Visa
Notes
An eVisa is mandatory before travel.
110 Mauritius Visa Free -
111 Mexico Visa Free -
112 Micronesia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
113 Moldova Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period. ID card valid.
114 Monaco Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid.
115 Mongolia Visa Free
Notes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2026.
116 Montenegro Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid for 30 days.
117 Morocco Visa Free -
118 Mozambique Visa Free
Notes
Travelers must register on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours prior to travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MT.
119 Myanmar E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.
120 Namibia E-Visa
Notes
Can be obtained online or on arrival for a fee of N$1,600 (approximately €82 / US$88).
121 Nauru Visa Required -
122 Nepal Visa on Arrival -
123 New Zealand and territories E-Visa
Notes
May enter using eGate. International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.
124 Nicaragua Visa Free -
125 Niger Visa Required
Notes
The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Niger due to the security situation in the country. Kidnappings and temporary seizure of passports by Nigerien authorities have been reported.
126 Nigeria E-Visa
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
127 North Korea Visa Required -
128 North Macedonia Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid.
129 Norway Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
130 Oman Visa Free
Notes
No need of visa for less than 14 days.
131 Pakistan E-Visa -
132 Palau Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
133 Panama Visa Free -
134 Papua New Guinea E-Visa
Notes
Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).
135 Paraguay Visa Free -
136 Peru Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 6-month period.
137 Philippines Visa Free
Notes
A single or multiple entry eVisa for stays of up to 59 days is also available.
138 Poland Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
139 Portugal Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
140 Qatar Visa Free -
141 Republic of the Congo Visa Required -
142 Romania Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
143 Russia E-Visa -
144 Rwanda E-Visa -
145 Saint Kitts and Nevis Visa Free -
146 Saint Lucia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
147 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
148 Samoa Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
149 San Marino Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid.
150 Sao Tome and Principe Visa Free -
151 Saudi Arabia E-Visa -
152 Senegal Visa Free -
153 Serbia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid.
154 Seychelles Visa Free -
155 Sierra Leone E-Visa -
156 Singapore Visa Free -
157 Slovakia Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
158 Slovenia Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
159 Solomon Islands Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
160 Somalia E-Visa
Notes
All visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Somalia due to the security situation in the country. Attacks and armed conflicts have been reported. The only exceptions are the cities of Berbera and Hargeisa in Somaliland whereas the Dutch government advises its citizens to travel to those cities only if necessary.
161 South Africa Visa Free -
162 South Korea Visa Free
Notes
The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval. Dutch citizens are exempt from applying for a K-ETA until the end of 2025.
163 South Sudan E-Visa
Notes
Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to South Sudan due to the unstable and deterioration of the security situation in the country. Dutch citizens in South Sudan are advised to leave if it is safe to do so.
164 Spain Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
165 Sri Lanka E-Visa
Notes
The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
166 Sudan Visa Required
Notes
The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Sudan due to the ongoing conflict in the country. Khartoum International Airport is closed.
167 Suriname Visa Free
Notes
An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
168 Sweden Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement ID card valid
169 Switzerland Visa Free
Notes
Freedom of movement ID card valid
170 Syria E-Visa
Notes
The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Syria due to the security situation and multiple conflicts in the country.
171 Tajikistan Visa Free
Notes
At Dushanbe International Airport. Visa also available online. e-Visa holders can enter through all border points.
172 Tanzania E-Visa -
173 Thailand Visa Free
Notes
Maximum two visits annually if not arriving by air.
174 Togo E-Visa -
175 Tonga Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
176 Trinidad and Tobago Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
177 Tunisia Visa Free -
178 Turkey Visa Free
Notes
90 days within 180 day period (as of 2 March 2020). ID card valid
179 Turkmenistan Visa Required
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
180 Tuvalu Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
181 Uganda E-Visa -
182 Ukraine Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period. The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Ukraine due to Russia's aggression towards Ukraine.
183 United Arab Emirates Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
184 United Kingdom Visa Required
Notes
An ETA is required to travel to the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland.
185 United States Visa Required
Notes
ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance. ESTA is also required when entering the country by cruise ship or land. A Form I-94 is required for entry into the United States by land. It carries a $30 fee and can be obtained either online or upon arrival. Visa required for nationals of VWP countries who have travelled or been present in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen at any time on or after 1 March 2011 (with limited exceptions), or those who have travelled or being present in Cuba at any time on or after 12 January 2021, or nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan or Syria.
186 Uruguay Visa Free -
187 Uzbekistan Visa Free -
188 Vanuatu Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
189 Vatican City Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid.
190 Venezuela Visa Free
Notes
Entry to Venezuela not possible through Aruba, Curaçao or Bonaire.
191 Vietnam Visa Free
Notes
e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry.
192 Yemen Visa Required
Notes
The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Yemen due to the ongoing Yemeni civil war. Dutch citizens in Yemen are advised to leave if safe to do so.
193 Zambia Visa Free
Notes
Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
194 Zimbabwe E-Visa
Notes
Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.

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Asia 46 countries
Europe 43 countries
Africa 52 countries
Americas 33 countries
Oceania 13 countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries can Netherlands passport holders visit visa-free?
Netherlands passport holders can visit 130 countries and territories without obtaining a visa in advance. This includes visa-free access, visa on arrival, and e-Visa destinations.
What is the global ranking of the Netherlands passport?
The Netherlands passport is ranked #4 in the world based on the number of destinations accessible without a traditional visa.
Do Netherlands citizens need a visa for Europe?
Visa requirements for Netherlands citizens visiting European countries vary. Check the destination table above for specific requirements for each European country.
How can Netherlands citizens apply for a visa?
The visa application process varies by destination. Generally, you'll need to apply through the destination country's embassy or consulate, or through their online e-Visa portal if available.