Netherlands is listed in Europe. Its ISO travel-directory codes are NL / NLD. Geographic neighbours in the reference dataset include Belgium · Germany. The international calling prefix is +31.
Know the place. Plan the journey.Ordinary passports · short tourist visits. Arrival cards, registration and other conditions may still apply. Routes separately recorded as ETA, eVisa or visa on arrival are not included in this list.
Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.
IraqIQ · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
IrelandIE · Europe
Visa exemption
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
EU/EEA/Swiss free-movement category, not the third-country 90/180-day allowance. A valid national identity card or passport is normally needed. Stays beyond three months may have registration or residence conditions. This summary concerns a short visit, not a work or settlement assessment.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
IsraelIL · Asia
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
ItalyIT · Europe
Visa exemption
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
EU/EEA/Swiss free-movement category, not the third-country 90/180-day allowance. A valid national identity card or passport is normally needed. Stays beyond three months may have registration or residence conditions. This summary concerns a short visit, not a work or settlement assessment.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
JamaicaJM · Americas
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
JapanJP · Asia
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
JordanJO · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
KazakhstanKZ · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
KenyaKE · Africa
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
KiribatiKI · Oceania
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
KosovoXK · Europe
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
KuwaitKW · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
KyrgyzstanKG · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
LaosLA · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
LatviaLV · Europe
Visa exemption
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
EU/EEA/Swiss free-movement category, not the third-country 90/180-day allowance. A valid national identity card or passport is normally needed. Stays beyond three months may have registration or residence conditions. This summary concerns a short visit, not a work or settlement assessment.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
LebanonLB · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
LesothoLS · Africa
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
LiberiaLR · Africa
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
LibyaLY · Africa
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
LiechtensteinLI · Europe
Visa exemption
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
EU/EEA/Swiss free-movement category, not the third-country 90/180-day allowance. A valid national identity card or passport is normally needed. Stays beyond three months may have registration or residence conditions. This summary concerns a short visit, not a work or settlement assessment.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.
Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Reference information: Passport Index. Policy dates and official checks are shown separately.
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