Somalia
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Somali citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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.
Where Somali citizens apply for a visa for the Netherlands
Netherlands has no embassy or consulate in Somalia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Nairobi1,019 km
Riverside Drive 95, Nairobi
The Netherlands looks after Somalia from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Nairobi, Kenya (1,019 km from Mogadishu) as the responsible post. The Netherlands sets which of its missions takes applications from Somalia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Dutch citizens travelling to Somalia
NetherlandsSomalia e-Visa Somalia 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 Somalia 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).
Good to know
How long Somali citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Somali citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Somali citizens apply
The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in Somalia. Somali citizens apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to Somalia from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents the Netherlands for visas; the official visa portal of the Netherlands names the right place.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Somali citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Somali citizens
Germany and Belgium require Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Somalia
Somalia requires a visa from Dutch citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Somali citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in Somalia?
No. The Netherlands has no embassy in Somalia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya for Somalia.
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 Somalia?
Somalia requires a visa from Dutch citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Somali citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Somali 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.