Visas for the Netherlands
If you travel to the Netherlands, you may need a visa. Whether you need a visa, and which visa, depends among other things on your nationality. And whether you want to stay in the Netherlands for shorter or longer than 90 days.
Visa advisor
If you want to travel to the Netherlands you might need a visa. The Visa Advisor helps you determine whether you need a visa, and if so what type.
What types of visas are there?
Whether or not you need a visa depends on things like your nationality, destination and length of stay. Read the visa pages to see if you need a visa and how you can apply for one.
Airport transit visa
If you are transferring to another flight at a Dutch airport, you might need an airport transit visa.
Short-stay visa
A short-stay visa (Schengen visa) allows you to stay in the Netherlands for a maximum of 90 days. Besides the Netherlands, it is also valid in the other Schengen countries.
Long-stay visa
If you want to stay in the Netherlands for longer than 90 days, you might need a long-stay visa. This is also called an authorisation for temporary stay (MVV).
Caribbean visa
If you are planning a trip to the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands you might need a Caribbean visa. This will allow you to visit Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St Eustatius and St Maarten.
Visa facilitation
If you want to travel to the Netherlands with a family member who is an EU, EEA or Swiss national or join them there, you can apply for a visa facilitation.
No visa required but rules apply
Even if you do not need a visa, there are rules on travelling to the Netherlands without a visa.