Mozambique
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Mozambican citizens
Entry requirement
Mozambican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mozambique.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
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 Mozambique
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Maputo
Kwame Nkrumah 324, Maputo
The Netherlands has 1 mission in Mozambique, with its embassy in Maputo.
Netherlands: visa decisions in Mozambique
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 892 | 814 | 59 | 6.8% | 45.5% |
| 2024 | 769 | 640 | 113 | 15.0% | 25.8% |
| 2025 | 702 | 545 | 142 | 20.4% | 21.3% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Mozambique (Maputo) received 702 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 545. The refusal rate was 20.4%. The refusal rate rose by 5.4 points from 15.0% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 9% compared with 2024 (769).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 14.0% of the applications lodged in Mozambique that year. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 6th most applied-for Schengen state in Mozambique.
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 Mozambique, 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 Mozambique
NetherlandsMozambique Visa-free, 30 days Mozambique 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.
Mozambican 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 Mozambican citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Mozambican citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mozambican citizens apply
In Mozambique, applications go to the Dutch embassy in Maputo, 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 Mozambican citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Mozambican citizens
Germany and Belgium require Mozambican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Mozambique
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Mozambique, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mozambican citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Mozambican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Mozambique?
The Dutch embassy in Mozambique is in Maputo.
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 Mozambique?
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Mozambique, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Mozambican citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Mozambican 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.