New Zealand
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nederlandwereldwijd.nl
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Netherlands: visa decisions in New Zealand
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 487 | 408 | 44 | 9.7% | 55.9% |
| 2024 | 578 | 499 | 52 | 9.4% | 49.9% |
| 2025 | 647 | 578 | 57 | 9.0% | 34.9% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in New Zealand (Wellington) received 647 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 578. 9.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 9.4%. Applications rose by 12% compared with 2024 (578).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 4.6% of the applications lodged in New Zealand that year. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in New Zealand.
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 New Zealand, 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 New Zealand
NetherlandsNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in the Netherlands
New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens
Germany and Belgium admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Dutch citizens travelling to New Zealand
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for New Zealand, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in the Netherlands?
New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for New Zealand, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can New Zealand citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand 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 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.