Bhutan
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Bhutanese citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires Bhutanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 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 Bhutanese citizens apply for a visa for the Netherlands
Netherlands has no embassy or consulate in Bhutan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of the Netherlands in New Delhi1,228 km
Shantipath 6/50 F, 110021 New Delhi
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, The Netherlands covers Bhutan from its embassy in New Delhi, India (1,228 km from Thimphu). Which post accepts applications from residents of Bhutan is decided by the Netherlands, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Dutch citizens travelling to Bhutan
NetherlandsBhutan e-Visa Bhutan 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.
Bhutanese 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 Bhutanese citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Bhutanese citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bhutanese citizens apply
The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in Bhutan. Bhutanese citizens apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to Bhutan 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 Bhutanese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Bhutanese citizens
Germany and Belgium require Bhutanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Bhutan
Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for Bhutan, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Bhutanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in Bhutan?
No. The Netherlands has no embassy in Bhutan. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in New Delhi, India for Bhutan.
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 Bhutan?
Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for Bhutan, applied for online before travel.
Can Bhutanese citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Bhutanese 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.