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Netherlands visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
Nepali 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
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 Nepal
The Netherlands has 1 mission in Nepal. Consulates: Kathmandu.
Dutch citizens travelling to Nepal
NetherlandsNepal Visa on arrival Nepal 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.
Nepali 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 Nepali citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Nepali citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nepali citizens apply
In Nepal, applications go to the Netherlands’ consulate in Kathmandu, 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 Nepali citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Nepali citizens
Germany and Belgium require Nepali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Nepal
Nepal issues Dutch citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 150 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Nepali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
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 Nepal?
Nepal issues Dutch citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 150 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Nepali citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Nepali 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.