Vietnam
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 7 November 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.
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 Vietnam
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Hanoi
Đường Trần Quang Khải 194, 10262 Hanoi
- Consulate General of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City
Lê Duẩn 29, Ho Chi Minh City
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All missions of the Netherlands in Vietnam
The Netherlands has 2 missions in Vietnam, with its embassy in Hanoi. Consulates: Ho Chi Minh City.
Netherlands: visa decisions in Vietnam
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,630 | 3,801 | 638 | 14.3% | 39.9% |
| 2024 | 5,289 | 4,651 | 525 | 10.1% | 35.3% |
| 2025 | 4,990 | 4,504 | 407 | 8.3% | 26.3% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi) received 4,990 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 4,504. 8.3% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 10.1%: the rate fell by 1.8 points. Applications fell by 6% compared with 2024 (5,289).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.4% of the applications lodged in Vietnam that year, from 3.6% at the consulates of Poland to 20.8% at those of Finland. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Vietnam.
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 Vietnam, 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 Vietnam
NetherlandsVietnam Visa-free, 45 days Vietnam 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.
Vietnamese 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).
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
In Vietnam, applications go to the Dutch embassy in Hanoi and the consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, 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 Vietnamese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Germany and Belgium require Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Vietnam
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 45 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Vietnam?
The Dutch embassy in Vietnam is in Hanoi; there is also a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.
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 Vietnam?
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 45 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands obtained in advance.
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.