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Netherlands visa for Kuwaiti citizens
Entry requirement
Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kuwait.nlembassy.org
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 Kuwait
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Kuwait City
Block 6, Street 11, House 7, Jabriya, Kuwait City
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The Netherlands has 1 mission in Kuwait, with its embassy in Kuwait City.
Netherlands: visa decisions in Kuwait
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14,559 | 13,200 | 910 | 6.4% | 75.3% |
| 2024 | 13,136 | 11,887 | 905 | 7.0% | 87.3% |
| 2025 | 10,517 | 9,582 | 855 | 8.2% | 82.8% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Kuwait (Kuwait City) received 10,517 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 9,582. 8.2% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 7.0%. Applications fell by 20% compared with 2024 (13,136).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.7% of the applications lodged in Kuwait that year, from 2.7% at the consulates of France to 15.1% at those of Hungary. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 5th most applied-for Schengen state in Kuwait.
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 Kuwait, 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 Kuwait
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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 Kuwait 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).
Good to know
How long Kuwaiti citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Kuwaiti citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kuwaiti citizens apply
In Kuwait, applications go to the Dutch embassy in Kuwait City, 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 Kuwaiti citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Kuwaiti citizens
Germany and Belgium require Kuwaiti citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Kuwait
Dutch citizens can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Kuwait?
The Dutch embassy in Kuwait is in Kuwait City.
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 Kuwait?
Dutch citizens can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Kuwaiti citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Kuwaiti 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.