Malaysia
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Malaysian citizens
Entry requirement
Malaysian citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at netherlandsandyou.nl
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Netherlands: visa decisions in Malaysia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 971 | 608 | 269 | 30.6% | 40.1% |
| 2024 | 1,016 | 600 | 363 | 37.6% | 38.8% |
| 2025 | 1,767 | 668 | 1,072 | 61.5% | 32.0% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) received 1,767 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 668. 61.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 37.6%: the rate rose by 23.9 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 74% compared with 2024 (1,016).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 30.8% of the applications lodged in Malaysia that year. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Malaysia.
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 Malaysia, 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 Malaysia
NetherlandsMalaysia Visa-free, 90 days Malaysia 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.
For a trip from Malaysia to the Netherlands, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Malaysian citizens can stay in the Netherlands
Malaysian citizens may stay in the Netherlands for up to 90 days. Days in the Netherlands count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Malaysian citizens in the Netherlands count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Malaysian citizens
Germany and Belgium admit Malaysian citizens visa-free.
Dutch citizens travelling to Malaysia
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Malaysia, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Malaysia and the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Malaysian citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Malaysian citizens stay in the Netherlands?
Malaysian citizens can stay in the Netherlands for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Malaysia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Malaysian citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
Yes, Malaysian citizens can enter the Netherlands without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.