194 destinations, A to Z: whether you need a visa, an eVisa, a visa on arrival or nothing at all, and how long you may stay.
Entry requirements for Dutch passport holders, A–Z
| Destination | Entry requirement | Allowed stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | eVisa | – | The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Afghanistan due to the security situation in the country.
MoreVisa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa: Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). |
| Albania | Visa not required | 90 days | ID card valid. |
| Algeria | Visa required | – | |
| Andorra | Visa not required | – | |
| Angola | Visa not required | 30 days | 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. |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Visa not required | 6 months | |
| Argentina | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Armenia | Visa not required | 180 days | |
| Australia | eVisitor or Electronic Travel Authority | 90 days | 90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted. |
| Austria | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement. ID card valid. |
| Azerbaijan | eVisa | 30 days | |
| Bahamas | Visa not required | 8 months | |
| Bahrain | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 14 days | |
| Bangladesh | Visa on arrival | 30 days | |
| Barbados | Visa not required | 3 months | |
| Belarus | Visa not required | 30 days | Visa-free until 31 December 2026. |
| Belgium | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement. ID card valid. |
| Belize | Visa not required | 30 days | |
| Benin | eVisa | 30 days | Must have an international vaccination certificate. |
| Bhutan | eVisa | – | Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. |
| Bolivia | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid. |
| Botswana | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Brazil | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| Brunei | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Bulgaria | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement. ID card valid. |
| Burkina Faso | eVisa | 1 month | The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Burkina Faso due to the political and security situation in the country. |
| Burundi | Online visa / Visa on arrival | 1 month | |
| Cambodia | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 30 days | Visa is also obtainable online. |
| Cameroon | eVisa | – | Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. |
| Canada | eTA / Visa not required | 6 months | eTA required if arriving by air. |
| Cape Verde | Visa not required | 30 days | Airport security tax of CVE 3400 charged for all inbound international flights. Online registration required, preferably at least 5 days before departure. |
| Central African Republic | Visa required | – | The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Central African Republic due to the security situation in the country. |
| Chad | eVisa | 90 days | Must apply at least 7 days before arrival but maximum 90 days before arrival. |
| Chile | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| China | Visa not required | 30 days | 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.
MoreMust 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. |
| Colombia | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days – extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period. |
| Comoros | Visa on arrival | 45 days | |
| Republic of the Congo | Visa required | – | |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | eVisa | 7 days | |
| Costa Rica | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Côte d'Ivoire | eVisa | 3 months | e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. |
| Croatia | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement; ID card valid |
| Cuba | eVisa | 90 days | Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee. |
| Cyprus | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement; ID card valid |
| Czech Republic | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement; ID card valid |
| Denmark | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement (DK); ID card valid |
| Djibouti | eVisa | 90 days | |
| Dominica | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| Dominican Republic | Visa not required | 90 days | Tourist card required. |
| Ecuador | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Egypt | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 30 days | |
| El Salvador | Visa not required | 3 months | |
| Equatorial Guinea | eVisa | – | e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport. |
| Eritrea | Visa required | – | Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. |
| Estonia | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement; ID card valid |
| Eswatini | Visa not required | 30 days | |
| Ethiopia | eVisa / Visa on arrival | up to 90 days | 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. |
| Fiji | Visa not required | 4 months | |
| Finland | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement; ID card valid |
| France and territories | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement (in Regions of France); ID card valid |
| Gabon | eVisa | 90 days | e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. |
| Gambia | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Georgia | Visa not required | 1 year | ID card valid |
| Germany | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement; ID card valid |
| Ghana | Visa required | – | Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. |
| Greece | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement; ID card valid |
| Grenada | Visa not required | 3 months | |
| Guatemala | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Guinea | eVisa | 90 days | |
| Guinea-Bissau | Visa on arrival | – | |
| Guyana | Visa not required | 3 months | |
| Haiti | Visa not required | 90 days | The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Haiti due to the volatile situation in the country. |
| Honduras | Visa not required | 3 months | |
| Hungary | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement; ID card valid |
| Iceland | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement; ID card valid |
| India | eVisa | 30 days | 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.
MoreForeigners 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. |
| Indonesia | e-VOA / Visa on arrival | 30 days | |
| Iran | eVisa | 30 days | 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. |
| Iraq | eVisa | 30 days | 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 pla
Moretform. 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 Twelve-Day War with the Dutch government advising its citizens not to travel to the entirety of Iraq |
| Ireland | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement; ID card valid |
| Israel | ETA-IL | 3 months | |
| Italy | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement; ID card valid |
| Jamaica | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Japan | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Jordan | eVisa / Visa on arrival | – | 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). |
| Kazakhstan | Visa not required | 30 days | |
| Kenya | Electronic Travel Authorisation | 90 days | Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is 32.50 USD.
MoreProof 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. |
| Kiribati | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| North Korea | Visa required | – | |
| South Korea | Visa not required | 90 days | 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 2026. |
| Kosovo | Visa not required | 90 days | ID card valid. |
| Kuwait | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 3 months | |
| Kyrgyzstan | Visa not required | 60 days | |
| Laos | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 30 days | 18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders.
Moree-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. |
| Latvia | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement; ID card valid |
| Lebanon | Free visa on arrival | 1 month | 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
Morenon refundable return or circle trip ticket. |
| Lesotho | Visa not required | 14 days | |
| Liberia | eVisa | 90 days | 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. |
| Libya | eVisa | – | The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Libya due to the volatile situation in the country. |
| Liechtenstein | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement. ID card valid. |
| Lithuania | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement. ID card valid. |
| Luxembourg | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement. ID card valid. |
| Madagascar | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 90 days | |
| Malawi | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 30 days | |
| Malaysia | Visa not required | 3 months | |
| Maldives | Free visa on arrival | 30 days | |
| Mali | Visa required | – | 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. |
| Malta | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement; ID card valid |
| Marshall Islands | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| Mauritania | eVisa | 30 days | An eVisa is mandatory before travel. |
| Mauritius | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Mexico | Visa not required | 180 days | |
| Micronesia | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| Moldova | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. ID card valid. |
| Monaco | Visa not required | – | ID card valid. |
| Mongolia | Visa not required | 30 days | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2026. |
| Montenegro | Visa not required | 90 days | ID card valid for 30 days. |
| Morocco | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Mozambique | Visa not required | 30 days | Travelers must register on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours prior to travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MT. |
| Myanmar | eVisa | 28 days | 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.
Moree-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes. |
| Namibia | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 3 months | Can be obtained online or on arrival for a fee of N$1,600 (approximately €82 / US$88). |
| Nauru | Visa required | – | |
| Nepal | Online Visa / Visa on arrival | 90 days | |
| New Zealand and territories | Electronic Travel Authority | 3 months | May enter using eGate. International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority.
MoreHolders 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. |
| Nicaragua | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Niger | Visa required | – | 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. |
| Nigeria | eVisa | 90 days | Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. |
| North Macedonia | Visa not required | 90 days | ID card valid. |
| Norway | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement. ID card valid. |
| Oman | Visa not required / eVisa | 14 days / 30 days | No need of visa for less than 14 days. |
| Pakistan | eVisa | 90 days | |
| Palau | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| Panama | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Papua New Guinea | eVisa | 60 days | Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: Since 1 October 2025 all travellers must complete a Digital Arrival Card online before arrival. (UK FCDO) |
| Paraguay | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Peru | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 6-month period. |
| Philippines | Visa not required | 30 days | A single or multiple entry eVisa for stays of up to 59 days is also available. |
| Poland | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement. ID card valid. |
| Portugal | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement. ID card valid. |
| Qatar | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Romania | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement. ID card valid. |
| Russia | eVisa | 16 days | |
| Rwanda | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 30 days | |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Visa not required | 3 months | ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: All visitors must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travel. (UK FCDO) |
| Saint Lucia | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| Samoa | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| San Marino | Visa not required | – | ID card valid. |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | Visa not required | 15 days | |
| Saudi Arabia | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 90 days | |
| Senegal | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Serbia | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid. |
| Seychelles | Visa not required | 3 months | |
| Sierra Leone | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 3 months / 30 days | |
| Singapore | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Slovakia | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement. ID card valid. |
| Slovenia | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement. ID card valid. |
| Solomon Islands | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| Somalia | eVisa | 30 days | 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.
MoreAttacks 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. |
| South Africa | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| South Sudan | eVisa | – | Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
MoreThe 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. |
| Spain | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement. ID card valid. |
| Sri Lanka | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 60 days / 30 days | Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days. |
| Sudan | Visa required | – | The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Sudan due to the ongoing conflict in the country. Khartoum International Airport is closed. |
| Suriname | Visa not required | 90 days | An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available. |
| Sweden | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement; ID card valid |
| Switzerland | Visa not required | – | Freedom of movement; ID card valid |
| Syria | eVisa | – | The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Syria due to the security situation and multiple conflicts in the country. |
| Tajikistan | Visa not required | 30 days | At Dushanbe International Airport. Visa also available online. e-Visa holders can enter through all border points. |
| Tanzania | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 90 days | |
| Thailand | Visa not required | Up to 30 days, if still eligible | Maximum two visits annually if not arriving by air.⚠ Check 9 November 2026: Thailand cut its visa-exempt tourist stay from 60 to 30 days on 15 September 2026 and shortened the list of eligible passports. We could not confirm this passport on the new list from an official source, so check with the Thai embassy or thaievisa.go.th before you travel. (Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UK FCDO, Government of Canada)ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: All foreign visitors must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online, within 3 days before arrival (since 1 May 2025). (UK FCDO, Government of Canada)Wikipedia's table still gives the old 60-day figure. |
| Timor-Leste | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| Togo | eVisa | 15 days | |
| Tonga | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| Tunisia | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Turkey | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within 180 day period (as of 2 March 2020). ID card valid |
| Turkmenistan | Visa required | – | Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. |
| Tuvalu | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| Uganda | eVisa | 3 months | |
| Ukraine | Visa not required | 90 days | 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. |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| United Kingdom | Electronic Travel Authorisation | 6 months | An ETA is required to travel to the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland. |
| United States | Visa Waiver Program | 90 days | 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.
MoreIt 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 or 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. Exceptions apply if the travel was in military or diplomatic service of the VWP country. |
| Uruguay | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Uzbekistan | Visa not required | 30 days | |
| Vanuatu | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period. |
| Vatican City | Visa not required | – | ID card valid. |
| Venezuela | Visa not required | 90 days | Entry to Venezuela not possible through Aruba, Curaçao or Bonaire. |
| Vietnam | Visa not required | 45 days | e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry.ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: Since 15 April 2026 travellers arriving at Ho Chi Minh City airport (SGN) are encouraged to complete a digital arrival card online before arrival. (UK FCDO) |
| Yemen | Visa required | – | 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. |
| Zambia | Visa not required | 30 days | Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe. |
| Zimbabwe | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 30 days | Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia. |
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Dutch passport holders visit without a visa?
Of the 194 destinations in this table, 120 need no visa, 6 issue a visa on arrival, 18 offer an eVisa or a visa on arrival, 31 require an eVisa applied for online, 7 require an online travel authorisation and 12 require a visa in advance (0 have other or special arrangements). The counts come from Wikipedia's table, last edited 17 August 2026, with aifly's corrections applied.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for the United States?
For Dutch passport holders: Visa Waiver Program, allowed stay 90 days. ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Thailand?
For Dutch passport holders: Visa not required, allowed stay Up to 30 days, if still eligible. Maximum two visits annually if not arriving by air. Thailand cut its visa-exempt tourist stay from 60 to 30 days on 15 September 2026 and shortened the list of eligible passports. We could not confirm this passport on the new list from an official source, so check with the Thai embassy or thaievisa.go.th before you travel. All foreign visitors must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online, within 3 days before arrival (since 1 May 2025).
Sources and licence
Visa table: adapted from Wikipedia contributors, “Visa requirements for Dutch citizens”, revision 1369903379 (last edited 17 August 2026), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. aifly reformatted it, removed footnote markers, shortened long notes behind “More” and added the rows marked ✔, ℹ or ⚠ from the official sources linked in each row. The visa table on this page is available under the same licence, CC BY-SA 4.0.
See every passport on the visa requirements by passport page.