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Netherlands visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at netherlandsandyou.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
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.
Dutch missions in Iran
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Tehran
No. 60 West Arghavan street, Dibaji North street, Farmanieh, Tehran
The Netherlands has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
Netherlands: visa decisions in Iran
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,344 | 6,932 | 5,167 | 42.4% | 22.4% |
| 2024 | 11,853 | 8,374 | 3,291 | 28.1% | 22.8% |
| 2025 | 8,331 | 6,009 | 2,157 | 26.2% | 22.5% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Iran (Tehran) received 8,331 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 6,009. The refusal rate was 26.2%. The refusal rate fell by 1.9 points from 28.1% in 2024. Applications fell by 30% compared with 2024 (11,853).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 29.1% of the applications lodged in Iran that year, from 16.6% at the consulates of Romania to 46.2% at those of Austria. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 5th most applied-for Schengen state in Iran.
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 Iran, 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 Iran
NetherlandsIran Visa on arrival Iran 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 Iran 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 Iranian citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Iranian citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
In Iran, applications go to the Dutch embassy in Tehran, 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 Iranian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Iranian citizens
Germany and Belgium require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Iran
Dutch citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Iran?
The Dutch embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
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 Iran?
Dutch citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Iranian 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.