Those who want to travel to other countries may have to deal with a visa. A visa is an official permission to enter and stay in a country. A visa is issued by the country where the traveler is going. In this way, that country can control who enters the country.
List of visa-requiring countries
Which countries (nationalities) require a visa for the Netherlands?
Short-stay visa (Schengen visa) and the corona crisis
Read frequently asked questions and answers about short-stay (Schengen) visas during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Do I need a visa when I go abroad?
As a Dutch citizen you do not need a visa for countries within the European Union, the Schengen area or the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. You may need a visa for other countries.
Do I need a visa when I go to the Netherlands?
If you want to stay in the Netherlands for a maximum of 90 days, you may need a short-stay Schengen visa. Whether you need a visa for the Netherlands depends on your nationality.
Press release
Foreign tourists will pay considerably more for a visit to the Netherlands next year