Vanuatu
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for citizens of Vanuatu
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires citizens of Vanuatu to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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
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.
Where citizens of Vanuatu apply for a visa for the Netherlands
Netherlands has no embassy or consulate in Vanuatu on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Canberra2,722 km
Empire Circuit 120, 2600 Canberra
- Consulate General of the Netherlands in Sydney2,471 km
Grafton Street 101, 2022 Sydney
The Netherlands looks after Vanuatu from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Canberra, Australia (2,722 km from Port Vila) and a consulate general in Sydney, Australia (2,471 km) as the responsible post. The Netherlands sets which of its missions takes applications from Vanuatu; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Dutch citizens travelling to Vanuatu
NetherlandsVanuatu Visa-free, 120 days Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Vanuatu can stay in the Netherlands
How long citizens of Vanuatu may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Vanuatu apply
The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in Vanuatu. Citizens of Vanuatu apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to Vanuatu 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 citizens of Vanuatu travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for citizens of Vanuatu
Germany and Belgium require citizens of Vanuatu to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Vanuatu
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for Vanuatu: stays of up to 120 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires citizens of Vanuatu to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in Vanuatu?
No. The Netherlands has no embassy in Vanuatu. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Canberra, Australia for Vanuatu.
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 Vanuatu?
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for Vanuatu: stays of up to 120 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of Vanuatu enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; citizens of Vanuatu 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.