HaitiNetherlands

Netherlands visa for Haitian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Haitian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 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 Haitian citizens apply for a visa for the Netherlands

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

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, The Netherlands covers Haiti from its embassy in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic (252 km from Port-au-Prince). Which post accepts applications from residents of Haiti is decided by the Netherlands, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Dutch citizens travelling to Haiti

NetherlandsHaiti Visa-free, 90 days Haiti 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.

Haitian 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Haitian citizens can stay in the Netherlands

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

How Haitian citizens apply

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

The Netherlands’ neighbours for Haitian citizens

Germany and Belgium require Haitian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Dutch citizens travelling to Haiti

Dutch citizens do not need a visa for Haiti: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Frequently asked questions

Do Haitian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?

Haitian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.

Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in Haiti?

No. The Netherlands has no embassy in Haiti. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic for Haiti.

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 Haiti?

Dutch citizens do not need a visa for Haiti: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Can Haitian citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?

No; Haitian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands obtained in advance.

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.