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Netherlands visa for Colombian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Colombian citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at paisesbajosytu.nl
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Netherlands: visa decisions in Colombia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62 | 51 | 8 | 13.6% | 64.7% |
| 2024 | 55 | 39 | 15 | 27.8% | 56.4% |
| 2025 | 39 | 37 | 1 | 2.6% | 62.2% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Colombia (Bogotá) received 39 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 37. 2.6% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 27.8%: the rate fell by 25.1 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 29% compared with 2024 (55).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 10.0% of the applications lodged in Colombia that year. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 8th most applied-for Schengen state in Colombia.
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 Colombia, 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 Colombia
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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 Colombia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Colombian citizens can stay in the Netherlands
Colombian 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 Colombian 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 Colombian citizens
Germany and Belgium admit Colombian citizens visa-free.
Dutch citizens travelling to Colombia
Colombia admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Colombia and the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
No visa is needed by Colombian citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Colombian citizens stay in the Netherlands?
Colombian 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 Colombia?
Colombia admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Colombian citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
Yes, Colombian 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 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.