Kazakhstan
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Kazakh citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 7 November 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
For the tourist visa, the Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on 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 Kazakhstan
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Astana
Kosmonavtov street 62, Renco building 3rd floor, Microdistrict Chubary, 010000 Astana
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The Netherlands has 1 mission in Kazakhstan, with its embassy in Astana.
Netherlands: visa decisions in Kazakhstan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 15 | 0 | – | – |
| 2024 | 20 | 19 | 0 | 0.0% | – |
| 2025 | 23 | 21 | 0 | 0.0% | 71.4% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Kazakhstan (Astana) received 23 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 21. The refusal rate was 0.0%. That is barely different from 2024 (0.0%). Applications rose by 15% compared with 2024 (20).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.1% of the applications lodged in Kazakhstan that year, from 1.6% at the consulates of Romania to 20.5% at those of Finland. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 19th most applied-for Schengen state in Kazakhstan.
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 Kazakhstan, 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 Kazakhstan
NetherlandsKazakhstan Visa-free, 30 days Kazakhstan 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.
Kazakh 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 Kazakh citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Kazakh citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kazakh citizens apply
In Kazakhstan, applications go to the Dutch embassy in Astana, 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 Kazakh citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Kazakh citizens
Germany and Belgium require Kazakh citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
Dutch citizens can visit Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Kazakhstan?
The Dutch embassy in Kazakhstan is in Astana.
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 Kazakhstan?
Dutch citizens can visit Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Kazakh citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Kazakh 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.