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Visa Requirements for Dutch Citizens

Dutch citizens can travel internationally in different ways. Depending on the rules, they can apply em linha para eVisas e eTAs em 55 países. They can also get a Visto à chegada em 10 destinations after landing. 

Se um país necessitar de um vinheta ou visto carimbado, Dutch applicants must visit that country’s embaixada ou consulado. Some embassies also let travelers book an appointment online before their visit.

O Netherlands passport is ranked 3rd in the world, and its holders can visit 117 countries without a visa. Before traveling, Dutch citizens should make sure their passport is valid for at least six (6) months from the date they plan to enter another country. 

Como membro da União Europeia (UE), some Dutch officials and dignitaries can travel easily under the Regime de isenção de vistos.

Since visa rules are different in each country, it’s best to check the entry requirements before traveling to your destination.

Countries Offering eVisa and ETA to the Dutch

O eVisa is a digital visa that is issued online. You can apply for the visa without visiting the embassy or consulate of the destination country. The approved eVisa will be sent to you directly via correio eletrónico. You can either show a digital copy ou um cópia impressa at the airport.

Um eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is also a digital travel permit that lets you enter a country without applying in advance. The approval is also sent to your email, and you can present it upon arrival. 

An eTA is valid for a limited time. You need to enter the destination country within that period. If your eTA expires before your trip, you will need to apply for a new one.

Below is a list of 43 countries that offer eVisa and eTA options for Dutch travelers:

Países que necessitam de visto eletrónico (43)

  • Azerbaijão
  • Barém
  • Benim
  • Butão
  • Botsuana
  • Burquina Faso
  • Camboja
  • Camarões
  • Congo
  • Cuba
  • Jibuti
  • Egito
  • Guiné Equatorial
  • Etiópia
  • Gabão
  • Guiné
  • Índia
  • Indonésia
  • Irão
  • Jordânia
  • Kuwait
  • Laos
  • Líbia
  • Madagáscar
  • Myanmar
  • Namíbia
  • Nepal
  • Nigéria
  • Omã
  • Paquistão
  • Federação Russa
  • Ruanda
  • Arábia Saudita
  • Serra Leoa
  • Sudão do Sul
  • Suriname
  • Taiwan
  • Tajiquistão
  • Tanzânia
  • Tailândia
  • Togo
  • Uganda
  • Vietname

eTA Required Countries (12)

  • Austrália
  • Canadá
  • Costa do Marfim
  • Quénia
  • Nova Zelândia
  • Papua Nova Guiné
  • Filipinas
  • Seychelles
  • Coreia do Sul
  • Sri Lanka
  • Reino Unido
  • Estados Unidos

Destinos do visto à chegada

A Visto à chegada (VoA) allows travelers to apply for a visa after reaching the destination country’s airport or border checkpoint.

Since immigration authorities can change VoA rules and policies at any time, it is strongly advised to check the latest requirements of your destination country before traveling.

The following countries currently offer Visa on Arrival (VoA) facilities to Dutch citizens:

VoA - Países com visto à chegada (10)

  • Bangladesh
  • Burundi
  • Comores
  • Guiné-Bissau
  • Iraque
  • Líbano
  • Maldivas
  • Mauritânia
  • Somália
  • Zimbabué

Destinos isentos de visto

The Netherlands passport is ranked in the world. It allows Dutch citizens to travel to 117 countries without a visa.

The list below shows all 117 destinations Dutch citizens can visit visa-free:

Países sem visto (117)

  • Albânia
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Antígua e Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Arménia
  • Áustria
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Bielorrússia
  • Bélgica
  • Belize
  • Bolívia
  • Bósnia e Herzegovina
  • Brasil
  • Brunei
  • Bulgária
  • Cabo Verde
  • Chile
  • China
  • Colômbia
  • Costa Rica
  • Croácia
  • Chipre
  • República Checa
  • Dinamarca
  • Domínica
  • República Dominicana
  • Equador
  • El Salvador
  • Estónia
  • Eswatini
  • Fiji
  • Finlândia
  • França
  • Gâmbia
  • Geórgia
  • Alemanha
  • Grécia
  • Granada
  • Guatemala
  • Guiana
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungria
  • Islândia
  • Irlanda
  • Israel
  • Itália
  • Jamaica
  • Japão
  • Cazaquistão
  • Kiribati
  • Kosovo
  • Quirguizistão
  • Letónia
  • Lesoto
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lituânia
  • Luxemburgo
  • Macau
  • Malawi
  • Malásia
  • Malta
  • Ilhas Marshall
  • Maurícia
  • México
  • Micronésia
  • Moldávia
  • Mónaco
  • Mongólia
  • Montenegro
  • Marrocos
  • Moçambique
  • Nicarágua
  • Macedónia do Norte
  • Noruega
  • Palau
  • Palestina
  • Panamá
  • Paraguai
  • Peru
  • Polónia
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Roménia
  • São Cristóvão e Nevis
  • Santa Lúcia
  • Samoa
  • São Vicente e Granadinas
  • São Marinho
  • São Tomé e Príncipe
  • Senegal
  • Sérvia
  • Singapura
  • Eslováquia
  • Eslovénia
  • Ilhas Salomão
  • África do Sul
  • Espanha
  • Suécia
  • Suíça
  • Timor-Leste
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad e Tobago
  • Tunísia
  • Tuvalu
  • Turquia
  • Ucrânia
  • Emirados Árabes Unidos
  • Uruguai
  • Uzbequistão
  • Vanuatu
  • Cidade do Vaticano
  • Venezuela
  • Zâmbia

Destinos sujeitos a visto

Dutch citizens need a visto autocolante para viajar para 16 countries around the world. The visa application can be done online or in person.

Some countries allow you to apply online without visiting the embassy or sending your passport by mail. This depends on the visa system of that country.

If you must apply in person, you will need to visit the embassy or consulate to submit your application form, passport, and other documents.

The length of the visa depends on the type of visa and the purpose of travel. You must check the specific requirements for the visa you are applying for before starting the application process.

Here is the list of countries that require Dutch citizens to have a visa before entry:

Países com necessidade de visto (16)

  • Afeganistão
  • Argélia
  • República Centro-Africana
  • Chade
  • Congo
  • Eritreia
  • Gana
  • Libéria
  • Mali
  • Nauru
  • Níger
  • Coreia do Norte
  • Sudão
  • Síria
  • Turquemenistão
  • Iémen

General Visa Requirements for Dutch Citizens

Some general visa requirements are the same in every country. Dutch citizens traveling abroad must fulfill the requirements stated below:

  • Passaporte válido:  You must have a Netherlands passport that will remain valid for at least six (6) months after your arrival in the destination country.
  • Formulário de pedido de visto: You need to fill out the form and submit it online or at the embassy. It should include your personal details, travel plans, and why you are visiting.
  • Fotografia: One or more recent passport-sized photos that clearly display your entire face against a white backdrop ( taken within the last three months).
  • Bilhetes de avião: You may be asked to provide proof of travel in certain countries. This covers your tickets for flights, both incoming and outgoing.
  • Comprovativo de alojamento/estadia: You need to mention where you will be staying during your trip, such as a hotel or hostel booking, or the address of friends or family. Your application must include a confirmed booking or a valid address.

Programas de isenção de visto da UE

The Netherlands is a founding member of the European Union (EU). People from EU countries, including the Netherlands, can visit any other EU country without a visa.

The 27 EU member states are:

Áustria
Bélgica
Bulgária
Croácia
Chipre
República Checa
Dinamarca
Estónia
Finlândia
França
Alemanha
Grécia
Hungria
Irlanda
Itália
Letónia
Lituânia
Luxemburgo
Malta
Países Baixos
Polónia
Portugal
Roménia
Eslováquia
Eslovénia
Espanha
Suécia

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Perguntas frequentes

How many countries can I visit with a Dutch passport?

Dutch passport holders can visit 198 countries worldwide. Ranked 3rd globally, the Netherlands passport allows visa-free entry to 117 countries.

Which countries are visa-free for Dutch citizens?

Dutch citizens can travel visa-free to 117 countries worldwide. All of these countries are listed above.

Can a Dutch citizen hold three passports?

Generally, Dutch law does not permit multiple citizenships. Exceptions apply in specific cases, such as dual nationality by birth or marriage to a foreign national.

What is the best way to prove Dutch citizenship?

The most reliable proof of Dutch citizenship is a valid Dutch passport or a Dutch national identity card. A certificate of Dutch nationality also serves as official evidence.

Can a Dutch citizen have dual citizenship?

Dual citizenship is not generally allowed under Dutch law. However, certain exceptions exist, such as when renouncing another nationality is not legally or practically possible.

Do Dutch citizens need a transit visa?

In most cases, Dutch nationals do not require a transit visa. Always verify the latest entry and transit regulations before travel.

Is travel insurance required when applying for visas?

Yes. Many visa applications, particularly for Schengen or long-stay visas, require proof of valid travel or health insurance covering the entire duration of the stay.

Can I renew my Dutch passport abroad?

Yes. Dutch citizens can renew their passports at any Dutch embassy or consulate abroad. Bring your current passport and other required documentation.

What should I do if I lose my Dutch passport abroad?

If your passport is lost or stolen, report it immediately to the local police and contact the nearest Dutch embassy or consulate. They can assist in issuing an emergency travel document or a replacement passport.

  • Informação actualizada em:
  • Outubro 22, 2025