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Netherlands · Passport Index 2026

Dutch passport: visa-free countries

Ranked #4 in the world, with 156 places you can visit easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

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Visa-free countries for Dutch passport holders

Just show your passport at the border.

Visa on arrival

Get your visa at the airport when you land. No need to apply in advance.

eVisa and online permits

Apply online before you fly; no embassy visit.

Where the Dutch passport can go

Every country coloured by its entry rule. Tap one for the details.

How the Dutch passport compares

Passports ranked close to it on the Passport Index 2026.

  1. #2Japan passport coverJapan188
  2. #2South Korea passport coverSouth Korea188
  3. #2United Arab Emirates passport coverUnited Arab Emirates188
  4. #3Sweden passport coverSweden187
  5. #4Belgium passport coverBelgium186
  6. #4Denmark passport coverDenmark186
  7. #4Finland passport coverFinland186

By region of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Europe44 of 45 countries
  • Americas34 of 35 countries
  • Oceania12 of 14 countries
  • Asia38 of 50 countries
  • Africa28 of 54 countries

All 198 destinations for Dutch passport holders

198 of 198 destinations

Questions

How many countries can Dutch passport holders visit without a visa?

126 countries need no visa at all, and 30 more give a visa at the airport or a quick online permit.

Where does the Netherlands passport rank?

#8 of 199 passports, with 154 destinations reachable without applying ahead.

Which big countries can Dutch passport holders visit visa-free?

China, Brazil, Mexico, Japan Philippines, and 121 more.

Where can Dutch passport holders get a visa at the airport?

24 countries, including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia Egypt, and 20 more.

Which countries let Dutch passport holders apply online?

37 countries, including India, United States, Pakistan Nigeria, and 33 more. Always use the official government website.

How many countries need an embassy visa for Dutch passport holders?

11, including Sudan, Algeria, Ghana Yemen, and 7 more. Apply weeks before you travel.

Can Dutch passport holders visit the US, UK or Europe without a visa?

United States: eta needed; United Kingdom: eta needed; Canada: no visa needed; Australia: eta needed; Japan: no visa needed; France: no visa needed.

Which part of the world is easiest for Dutch passport holders?

Europe: 98% of its countries let you in without applying first.

Which nearby countries can Dutch passport holders visit easily?

Belgium, France, Germany, Liechtenstein Luxembourg, and 2 more.

Does the Netherlands passport work for official or diplomatic travel?

Official and diplomatic passports often have their own rules. Each destination page shows them where they differ from a regular passport.

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