Bangladesh
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Bangladeshi citizens
Entry requirement
Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at netherlandsembassydhaka.org
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
For the tourist visa, the Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on 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 Bangladesh
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Dhaka
Road 90, House 49, Gulshan II, Dhaka
The Netherlands has 1 mission in Bangladesh, with its embassy in Dhaka.
Netherlands: visa decisions in Bangladesh
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 0 | – | – |
| 2024 | 7 | 5 | 0 | – | – |
| 2025 | 515 | 267 | 242 | 47.5% | 42.3% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Bangladesh (Dhaka) received 515 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 267. 47.5% of applications were refused. Applications rose by 7257% compared with 2024 (7).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 54.5% of the applications lodged in Bangladesh that year, from 27.8% at the consulates of Switzerland to 74.5% at those of Sweden. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 8th most applied-for Schengen state in Bangladesh.
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 Bangladesh, 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 Bangladesh
NetherlandsBangladesh Visa on arrival Bangladesh 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.
Bangladeshi 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).
Good to know
How long Bangladeshi citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Bangladeshi citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bangladeshi citizens apply
In Bangladesh, applications go to the Dutch embassy in Dhaka, 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 Bangladeshi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Bangladeshi citizens
Germany and Belgium require Bangladeshi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Bangladesh
Bangladesh issues Dutch citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Bangladesh?
The Dutch embassy in Bangladesh is in Dhaka.
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 Bangladesh?
Bangladesh issues Dutch citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Bangladeshi citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Bangladeshi 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.