Iraq
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nederlandwereldwijd.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 Iraq
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Baghdad
Groene Zone (naast de National Investment Commission), Street 15, House 7, Al Kindy Area, District 215, Bagdad, Baghdad
Today · Closed - Consulate General of the Netherlands in Erbil
3rd Floor Ster Tower, Gulan Street, Erbil
All missions of the Netherlands in Iraq
The Netherlands has 2 missions in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad. Consulates: Erbil.
Netherlands: visa decisions in Iraq
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,562 | 1,674 | 760 | 30.3% | 23.6% |
| 2024 | 2,972 | 2,083 | 785 | 26.9% | 27.7% |
| 2025 | 3,177 | 2,047 | 1,086 | 34.2% | 21.5% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Iraq (Erbil and Baghdad) received 3,177 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,047. 34.2% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 26.9%: the rate rose by 7.2 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 7% compared with 2024 (2,972).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 34.3% of the applications lodged in Iraq that year, from 25.0% at the consulates of Italy to 84.2% at those of Hungary. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 6th most applied-for Schengen state in Iraq.
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 Iraq, 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 Iraq
NetherlandsIraq e-Visa Iraq 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.
Iraqi 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).
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
In Iraq, applications go to the Dutch embassy in Baghdad and the consulate in Erbil, 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 Iraqi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Germany and Belgium require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Iraq
Iraq requires a visa from Dutch citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Iraq?
The Dutch embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad; there is also a consulate in Erbil.
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 Iraq?
Iraq requires a visa from Dutch citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Iraqi citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Iraqi 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.