🇳🇱Netherlands Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Europe· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Netherlands?
It depends on your passport. Out of 198 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 93 enter Netherlands visa-free and 105 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
93
nationalities
Consular visa
105
nationalities
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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Transit visa for Netherlands
Visa for airport or land transit.
- Stay:
- Same-day
- Fee:
- 90 EUR
Data updated on · Official source
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Coming up: announced entry rules
- Europe: ETIAS travel authorisationExpected by the EU in the last quarter of 2026
Visa-exempt travellers will need to apply online (€20) before entering any of the 30 countries concerned. Applications are not open yet: beware of websites already selling it. Official EU website
Insurance requiredInsurance for the Schengen visa (AXA Schengen)
If your passport needs a Schengen visa, it is a required document of the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
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Netherlands visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Netherlands applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- TogoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- United KingdomVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- ItalyVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TurkeyVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Côte d'IvoireVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CameroonVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- BoliviaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- The GambiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- EthiopiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Sri LankaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- SurinameVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- SenegalVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- MoroccoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- AlgeriaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TunisiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- RussiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- BeninVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- ChinaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- HaitiVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Burkina FasoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
Netherlands visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Netherlands publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 90 days per 180-day period | 90 EUR | 15-45 days | Portal | |
| EU Blue Card | Work | 4 years | 423 EUR | 90 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Highly Skilled Migrant / Work permit | Work | 5 years | 423 EUR | 90 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Self-employed entrepreneur visa | Work | 2 years (renewable) | 423 EUR | 90 days | Portal | |
| Orientation year (zoekjaar) | Work | 1 year | 254 EUR | 90 days | Portal | |
| Study visa | Study | Duration of study | 254 EUR | 60-90 days | Portal | |
| Researcher visa | Study | 5 years | 254-423 EUR | 90 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family reunification visa (MVV) | Family | 5 years | 85-254 EUR | 90 days | Portal | |
| Working Holiday Programme (WHP) | Working holiday | 1 year | 85 EUR | 60 days | Portal | |
| Au pair visa | Working holiday | 1 year | 423 EUR | 60 days | Portal | |
| Start-up visa | Investor | 1 year | 423 EUR | 90 days | Portal | |
| Medical treatment visa | Medical | 1 year | 1,337 EUR | 90 days | Portal | |
| Airport transit visa (Schengen A) | Transit | Same-day | 90 EUR | 15 days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Amsterdam
Population
18,448,775
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
Dutch, Frisian
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+31
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Area
41,543 km²
Government
Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
National day
27 April - King's Day
Internet domain
.nl
About
The Netherlands is a Western European country famous for its polders, windmills, and open economy. With a dense population and a prosperous economy focused on trade and services, it is a major logistics hub in Europe. The country faces challenges such as rising sea levels and housing shortages.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Low)
- Be vigilant in tourist areas
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
Terrorism(Low)
- Low risk, follow official alerts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Transport
- Keep your belongings close
- Use official apps for taxis
Natural risks(Moderate flood risk due to geography)
- Follow local authorities' alerts
Health(Excellent healthcare system)
- Travel insurance recommended
- Standard vaccines up to date
Practical tips
- Check COVID rules if applicable
- Follow cycling regulations
- Download the 112NL app for emergencies
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Amsterdam · estimated in October 2026
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
safe
Not mandatory, rounding or 5-10%
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Photos
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Vlada Karpovich
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Ahmet AZAKLI
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Adrian Rios
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Daan olde hanter
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Mike van Schoonderwalt
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Patrick Gamelkoorn
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Patrick Gamelkoorn
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Leon Hellegers
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Stijn Dijkstra
Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Netherlands?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Netherlands across 198 nationalities: 93 visa-free, 105 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Netherlands visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 90 EUR (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Netherlands?▾
Netherlands issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid Same-day. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Netherlands?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall high safety level, very safe country in Western Europe.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Netherlands?▾
The official currency is Euro (EUR €). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Netherlands?▾
The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam. The main spoken languages are: Dutch, Frisian.
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