Afghanistan
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Netherlands visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in Afghanistan
Netherlands has no embassy or consulate in Afghanistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Dutch citizens travelling to Afghanistan
NetherlandsAfghanistan Visa required Afghanistan visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Afghan citizens planning a trip to the Netherlands can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Afghan citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in Afghanistan. Afghan citizens apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to Afghanistan from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents the Netherlands for visas; the official visa portal of the Netherlands names the right place.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Afghan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Afghan citizens
Germany and Belgium require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Dutch citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Afghan citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in Afghanistan?
No. The Netherlands has no embassy in Afghanistan.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Dutch citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Can Afghan citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for the Netherlands obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.