Angola
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Angolan citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires Angolan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nederlandwereldwijd.nl
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.
Dutch missions in Angola
The Netherlands has 1 mission in Angola, with its embassy in Luanda.
Netherlands: visa decisions in Angola
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,563 | 610 | 899 | 59.6% | 30.7% |
| 2024 | 1,759 | 841 | 853 | 50.4% | 31.4% |
| 2025 | 1,972 | 778 | 1,180 | 60.3% | 34.7% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Angola (Luanda) received 1,972 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 778. 60.3% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 50.4%: the rate rose by 9.9 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 12% compared with 2024 (1,759).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 45.4% of the applications lodged in Angola that year, from 28.2% at the consulates of Italy to 75.4% at those of Hungary. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 6th most applied-for Schengen state in Angola.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Angola, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Dutch citizens travelling to Angola
NetherlandsAngola Visa-free, 30 days Angola 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.
For a trip from Angola to the Netherlands, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Angolan citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Angolan citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Angolan citizens apply
In Angola, applications go to the Dutch embassy in Luanda, or to a visa centre acting for the Netherlands; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Netherlands.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Angolan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Angolan citizens
Germany and Belgium require Angolan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Angola
Dutch citizens can visit Angola without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Angolan citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Angolan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Angola?
The Dutch embassy in Angola is in Luanda.
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 Angola?
Dutch citizens can visit Angola without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Angolan citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Angolan citizens need a visa for the Netherlands obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.