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Netherlands visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
- Where to apply
- 6 missions
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at netherlandsandyou.nl
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.
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Student visa Validity: Up to five years, for the length of the programme plus three months.
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 Turkey
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Ankara
YUKARI DİKMEM MAH. 639 CAD. NO:4 06550 ÇANKAYA, Ankara
Today 09:00–17:00 - Consulate General of the Netherlands in Istanbul
İstiklal Caddesi 197, 34433 İstanbul
Today 09:00–17:00 - Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Marmaris
207. Sokak 38, 48700 Marmaris
- Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Izmir
Gazi Bulvarı 114, 35210 İzmir
- Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Gaziantep
Prof. Muammer Aksoy Bulvarı 45, 27090 Gaziantep
- Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Antalya
Çağlayangil Caddesi 29, 07230 Antalya
All missions of the Netherlands in Turkey
The Netherlands has 6 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Istanbul. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Marmaris, Izmir, Gaziantep and Antalya.
Netherlands: visa decisions in Turkey
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93,870 | 78,985 | 13,834 | 14.9% | 39.7% |
| 2024 | 97,006 | 84,240 | 11,792 | 12.3% | 52.4% |
| 2025 | 110,441 | 99,804 | 9,925 | 9.0% | 59.4% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Turkey (Istanbul and Ankara) received 110,441 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 99,804. 9.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 12.3%: the rate fell by 3.2 points. Applications rose by 14% compared with 2024 (97,006).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 14.6% of the applications lodged in Turkey that year, from 3.5% at the consulates of Portugal to 35.5% at those of Lithuania. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Turkey.
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 Turkey, 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 Turkey
NetherlandsTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey 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.
Turkish 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Turkish citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the Dutch embassy in Ankara and the consulate in Istanbul, 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 Turkish citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Turkish citizens
Germany and Belgium require Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Turkey
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Turkey, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Turkey?
The Dutch embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there is also a consulate in Istanbul.
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 Turkey?
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Turkey, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.