Maldives
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
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.
Where Maldivian citizens apply for a visa for the Netherlands
Netherlands has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Colombo766 km
25 Torrington Avenue, Colombo
The Netherlands looks after the Maldives from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka (766 km from Malé) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of the Maldives is decided by the Netherlands, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Dutch citizens travelling to the Maldives
NetherlandsMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives 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 the Maldives 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 Maldivian citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to the Maldives from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents the Netherlands for visas; the official visa portal of the Netherlands names the right place.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Maldivian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Maldivian citizens
Germany and Belgium require Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to the Maldives
Dutch citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Maldivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in the Maldives?
No. The Netherlands has no embassy in the Maldives. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka for the Maldives.
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 the Maldives?
Dutch citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Maldivian citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Maldivian 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.