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Visa Requirements for Dutch Passport Holders: Every Country A–Z

Visa requirements by passport
Where can Dutch passport holders travel, and what do they need?

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.

120 No visa needed6 Visa on arrival18 eVisa or visa on arrival7 Travel authorisation (apply online)31 eVisa (apply online)12 Visa required
Where this comes from. The table is adapted from Wikipedia’s Visa requirements for Dutch citizens (article last edited 17 August 2026), which is maintained by volunteers and cites government sources. aifly corrected or added to 4 rows from official sources; those rows are marked ✔, ℹ or ⚠ with the date each was checked. Entry rules change without much notice: confirm with the destination’s embassy or official e-visa site before you book.

Entry requirements for Dutch passport holders, A–Z

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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.

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Visa 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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tform. 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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non 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.

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e-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.

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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.

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.

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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.

South Africa Visa not required 90 days
South Sudan eVisa – Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.

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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.

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.

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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 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.

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