Oman
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Omani citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires Omani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at oman.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 Oman
The Netherlands has 1 mission in Oman, with its embassy in Muscat.
Netherlands: visa decisions in Oman
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,345 | 6,473 | 750 | 10.4% | 80.2% |
| 2024 | 8,692 | 7,569 | 900 | 10.6% | 85.4% |
| 2025 | 9,726 | 8,427 | 1,212 | 12.6% | 86.6% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Oman (Muscat) received 9,726 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 8,427. 12.6% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 10.6%: the rate rose by 2.0 points. Applications rose by 12% compared with 2024 (8,692).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 10.5% of the applications lodged in Oman that year, from 3.7% at the consulates of Austria to 16.6% at those of Spain. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Oman.
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 Oman, 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 Oman
NetherlandsOman Visa on arrival Oman 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.
Omani 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Omani citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Omani citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Omani citizens apply
In Oman, applications go to the Dutch embassy in Muscat, 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 Omani citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Omani citizens
Germany and Belgium require Omani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Oman
Dutch citizens can get a visa on arrival in Oman, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Omani citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Omani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Oman?
The Dutch embassy in Oman is in Muscat.
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 Oman?
Dutch citizens can get a visa on arrival in Oman, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Omani citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Omani 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.