Netherlands
India
India visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
India requires a visa from Dutch citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indianembassynetherlands.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in the Netherlands
- Embassy of India in The Hague
Buitenrustweg 2, 2517KD 's-Gravenhage
India has 1 mission in the Netherlands, with its embassy in The Hague.
Indian citizens travelling to the Netherlands
IndiaNetherlands Visa required Netherlands visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Dutch citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Dutch citizens can stay in India
Dutch citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Dutch citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Dutch citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Dutch citizens
China admits Dutch citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to the Netherlands
The Netherlands requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for India?
India requires a visa from Dutch citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in India?
Dutch citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in the Netherlands?
The Indian embassy in the Netherlands is in The Hague.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Dutch citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.