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Netherlands visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at niyuhelan.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
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 China
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Beijing
Liangmahe South Road no. 4, Chaoyang District, 100600 Peking, Beijing
- Consulate General of the Netherlands in Shanghai
Dawning Center Tower B floor 10, Hongbaoshi Road no. 500, Changning District, 201103 Shanghai
- Consulate General of the Netherlands in Guangzhou
Teem Tower floor 34, Tianhe Road no. 208, 510620 Guangzhou
All missions of the Netherlands in China
The Netherlands has 3 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Netherlands: visa decisions in China
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50,983 | 49,477 | 1,085 | 2.1% | 73.7% |
| 2024 | 72,595 | 70,203 | 1,764 | 2.5% | 58.7% |
| 2025 | 70,361 | 67,522 | 2,688 | 3.8% | 59.9% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in China (Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou) received 70,361 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 67,522. The refusal rate was 3.8%. That is barely different from 2024 (2.5%). Applications fell by 3% compared with 2024 (72,595).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 4.0% of the applications lodged in China that year, from 1.3% at the consulates of Luxembourg to 19.3% at those of Malta. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 6th most applied-for Schengen state in China.
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 China, 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 China
NetherlandsChina Visa-free, 30 days China 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 China 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Chinese citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
In China, applications go to the Dutch embassy in Beijing and the consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou, 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 Chinese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Chinese citizens
Germany and Belgium require Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to China
Dutch citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Dutch embassy in China?
The Dutch embassy in China is in Beijing; there are also consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou.
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 China?
Dutch citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Chinese citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Chinese 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.