Where the Netherlands passport holders can go visa-free
198 countries and territories: visa-free โ 126, electronic travel authorisation โ 5, visa on arrival โ 6, e-visa โ 49, visa required โ 12. Rules change โ check the destination's official website before you travel.
With a the Netherlands passport you can enter 131 countries and territories visa-free or with an electronic travel authorisation. In 55 more countries, you get the visa online or at the border.
- Updated 19 October 2026
- 198 countries and territories
- references disagree: 20
By country
Filter by entry type or search by name. โReferences disagreeโ means different sources give different answers โ check the destination's official website.
Visa-free ยท 126
- Albania90 days
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ID card valid.
- Andorra
- Angola30 days
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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 Barbuda180 days
- Argentina90 days
- Armenia180 days
- Austria
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Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
- Bahamas240 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Barbados90 days
- Belarus30 days
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Visa-free until 31 December 2026.
- Belgium
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Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
- Belize30 days
- Bolivia90 days
- Bosnia & Herzegovina90 days
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90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid.
- Botswana90 days
- Brazil90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- Brunei90 days
- Bulgaria
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Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
- Cape Verde30 days
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Airport security tax of CVE 3400 charged for all inbound international flights. Online registration required, preferably at least 5 days before departure.
- Chile90 days
- China30 days
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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 passen
- Colombia90 days
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90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period.
- Costa Rica90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 180 days
- Croatia
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Freedom of movement ID card valid
- Cyprus
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Freedom of movement ID card valid
- Czechia
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Freedom of movement ID card valid
- Denmark
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Freedom of movement (DK) ID card valid
- Dominica90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 180 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- Dominican Republic90 days
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Tourist card required.
- Ecuador90 days
- El Salvador90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 180 days
- Estonia
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Freedom of movement ID card valid
- Eswatini30 days
- Fiji120 days
- Finland
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Freedom of movement ID card valid
- France
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Freedom of movement (in Regions of France) ID card valid
- Gambia90 days
- Georgia365 days
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ID card valid
- Germany
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Freedom of movement ID card valid
- Greece
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Freedom of movement ID card valid
- Grenada90 days
- Guatemala90 days
- Guyana90 days
- Haiti90 days
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The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Haiti due to the volatile situation in the country.
- Honduras90 days
- Hong Kong90 days
- Hungary
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Freedom of movement ID card valid
- Iceland
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Freedom of movement ID card valid
- Ireland
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Freedom of movement ID card valid
- Italy
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Freedom of movement ID card valid
- Jamaica90 days
- Japan90 days
- Kazakhstan30 days
- Kiribati90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- Kosovo90 days
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ID card valid.
- Kyrgyzstan60 days
- Latvia
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Freedom of movement ID card valid
- Lesotho14 days
- Liechtenstein
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Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
- Lithuania
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Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
- Luxembourg
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Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
- Macau90 days
- Malaysia90 days
- Malta
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Freedom of movement ID card valid
- Marshall Islands90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- Mauritius90 days
- Mexico180 days
- Micronesia90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- Moldova90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period. ID card valid.
- Monaco
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ID card valid.
- Mongolia30 days
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2026.
- Montenegro90 days
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ID card valid for 30 days.
- Morocco90 days
- Mozambique30 days
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Travelers must register on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours prior to travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MT.
- Nicaragua90 days
- North Macedonia90 days
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ID card valid.
- Norway
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Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
- Oman14 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
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No need of visa for less than 14 days.
- Palau90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- Palestine
- Panama90 days
- Paraguay90 days
- Peru90 days
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90 days within any 6-month period.
- Philippines30 days
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A single or multiple entry eVisa for stays of up to 59 days is also available.
- Poland
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Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
- Portugal
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Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
- Qatar90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Romania
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Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
- Saint Lucia90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- Samoa90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- San Marino
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ID card valid.
- Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe15 days
- Senegal90 days
- Serbia90 days
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90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid.
- Seychelles90 days
- Singapore90 days
- Slovakia
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Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
- Slovenia
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Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
- Solomon Islands90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- South Africa90 days
- South Korea90 days
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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.
- Spain
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Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
- Suriname90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
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An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
- Sweden
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Freedom of movement ID card valid
- Switzerland
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Freedom of movement ID card valid
- Taiwan90 days
- Tajikistan30 days
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At Dushanbe International Airport. Visa also available online. e-Visa holders can enter through all border points.
- Thailand60 days
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Maximum two visits annually if not arriving by air.
- Timor-Leste90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- Tonga90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- Trinidad and Tobago90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- Tunisia90 days
- Tรผrkiye90 days
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90 days within 180 day period (as of 2 March 2020). ID card valid
- Tuvalu90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- Ukraine90 days
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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 Emirates90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- United States90 days
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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 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.
- Uruguay90 days
- Uzbekistan30 days
- Vanuatu90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 120 days
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90 days within any 180 day period.
- Vatican City
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ID card valid.
- Venezuela90 days
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Entry to Venezuela not possible through Aruba, Curaรงao or Bonaire.
- Vietnam45 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
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e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry.
- Zambia30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
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Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
Travel authorisation ยท 5
- Canada180 days
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eTA required if arriving by air.
- Israel90 days
- Kenya90 days
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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. 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.
- New Zealand90 days
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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.
- United Kingdom180 days
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An ETA is required to travel to the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland.
Visa on arrival ยท 6
- Bangladesh30 days
- Comoros45 days
- Guinea-Bissau
- Indonesia
- Lebanon30 days
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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.
- Maldives30 days
E-visa ยท 49
- Afghanistan
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
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The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Afghanistan due to the security situation in the country. 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).
- Australia90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
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90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
- Azerbaijan30 days
- Bahrain14 days
- Benin30 days
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Must have an international vaccination certificate.
- Bhutan
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Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Burkina Faso30 days
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The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Burkina Faso due to the political and security situation in the country.
- Burundi30 days
- Cambodia30 days
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Visa is also obtainable online.
- Cameroon
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Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Chad90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
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Must apply at least 7 days before arrival but maximum 90 days before arrival.
- Cรดte dโIvoire90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
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e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Cuba90 days
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Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
- Djibouti90 days
- DR Congo7 days
- Egypt30 days
- Equatorial Guinea
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e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport.
- Ethiopia90 days
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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.
- Gabon90 days
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e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Guinea90 days
- India30 days
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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.
- Iran30 days
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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.
- Iraq30 days
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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 Twelve-Day War with the Dutch government advising its citizens not to travel to the entirety of Iraq
- Jordan
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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).
- Kuwait90 days
- Laos30 days
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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.
- Liberia90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
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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
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The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Libya due to the volatile situation in the country.
- Madagascar90 days
- Malawi30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 30 days
- Mauritania30 days
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An eVisa is mandatory before travel.
- Myanmar28 days
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e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand โ Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India โ Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.
- Namibia90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
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Can be obtained online or on arrival for a fee of N$1,600 (approximately โฌ82 / US$88).
- Nepal90 days
- Nigeria90 days
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Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Pakistan90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
- Papua New Guinea60 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
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Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).
- Russia16 days
- Rwanda30 days
- Saudi Arabia90 days
- Sierra Leone90 days
- Somalia30 days
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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.
- South Sudan
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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.
- Sri Lanka60 days
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Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.
- Syria
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The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Syria due to the security situation and multiple conflicts in the country.
- Tanzania90 days
- Togo15 days
- Uganda90 days
- Zimbabwe30 days
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Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.
Visa required ยท 12
- Algeria
- Central African Republic
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The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Central African Republic due to the security situation in the country.
- Congo
- Eritrea
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Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Ghana
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
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Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Mali
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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.
- Nauru
- Niger
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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.
- North Korea
- Sudan
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The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Sudan due to the ongoing conflict in the country. Khartoum International Airport is closed.
- Turkmenistan
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Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Yemen
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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.
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