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Netherlands visa for citizens of Equatorial Guinea

Visa required

Citizens of Equatorial Guinea must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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.

Apply on Dutch consular portal – Schengen visa application

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 citizens of Equatorial Guinea apply for a visa for the Netherlands

Netherlands has no embassy or consulate in Equatorial Guinea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The Netherlands looks after Equatorial Guinea from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Cotonou, Benin (1,075 km from Ciudad de la Paz) as the responsible post. The Netherlands sets which of its missions takes applications from Equatorial Guinea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Dutch citizens travelling to Equatorial Guinea

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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 Equatorial Guinea 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 citizens of Equatorial Guinea can stay in the Netherlands

How long citizens of Equatorial Guinea may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Equatorial Guinea apply

The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in Equatorial Guinea. Citizens of Equatorial Guinea apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to Equatorial Guinea 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 citizens of Equatorial Guinea travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.

The Netherlands’ neighbours for citizens of Equatorial Guinea

Germany and Belgium require citizens of Equatorial Guinea to obtain a visa in advance.

Dutch citizens travelling to Equatorial Guinea

Dutch citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Equatorial Guinea need a visa for the Netherlands?

Citizens of Equatorial Guinea must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.

Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in Equatorial Guinea?

No. The Netherlands has no embassy in Equatorial Guinea. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Cotonou, Benin for Equatorial Guinea.

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 Equatorial Guinea?

Dutch citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of Equatorial Guinea enter the Netherlands visa-free?

No; citizens of Equatorial Guinea 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.