Australia
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens can visit the Netherlands without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at netherlandsworldwide.nl
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Netherlands: visa decisions in Australia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,368 | 1,105 | 200 | 15.3% | 46.2% |
| 2024 | 1,701 | 1,376 | 217 | 13.6% | 43.9% |
| 2025 | 2,129 | 1,899 | 183 | 8.8% | 26.3% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Australia (Sydney) received 2,129 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,899. 8.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 13.6%: the rate fell by 4.8 points. Applications rose by 25% compared with 2024 (1,701).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 3.0% of the applications lodged in Australia that year. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Australia.
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 Australia, 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 Australia
NetherlandsAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia 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.
Before travelling from Australia to the Netherlands, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in the Netherlands
Australian citizens may stay in the Netherlands for up to 90 days. Days in the Netherlands count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Australian citizens in the Netherlands count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Australian citizens
Germany and Belgium admit Australian citizens visa-free.
Dutch citizens travelling to Australia
Before flying to Australia, Dutch citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Australian citizens can visit the Netherlands without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in the Netherlands?
Australian citizens can stay in the Netherlands for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Australia?
Before flying to Australia, Dutch citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Australian citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
Yes, Australian citizens can enter the Netherlands without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.