Brazil
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Brazilian citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands admits Brazilian citizens without a visa for stays of 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 nederlandwereldwijd.nl
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Netherlands: visa decisions in Brazil
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 112 | 75 | 14 | 15.6% | 54.7% |
| 2024 | 158 | 119 | 19 | 13.7% | 27.7% |
| 2025 | 169 | 146 | 4 | 2.7% | 20.5% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Brazil (São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro) received 169 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 146. 2.7% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 13.7%: the rate fell by 11.0 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 7% compared with 2024 (158).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 23.6% of the applications lodged in Brazil that year, from 16.4% at the consulates of France to 57.0% at those of Portugal. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 6th most applied-for Schengen state in Brazil.
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 Brazil, 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 Brazil
NetherlandsBrazil Visa-free, 90 days Brazil 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 Brazil 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Brazilian citizens can stay in the Netherlands
Brazilian 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 Brazilian 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 Brazilian citizens
Germany and Belgium admit Brazilian citizens visa-free.
Dutch citizens travelling to Brazil
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for Brazil: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Brazil and the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands admits Brazilian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Brazilian citizens stay in the Netherlands?
Brazilian 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 Brazil?
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for Brazil: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Brazilian citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
Yes, Brazilian 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.