🇳🇱 Netherlands visa requirements for Belarusian citizens
Yes — Belarusian citizens need a visa to enter Netherlands, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Belarus passport holders
Belarusian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Netherlands. Applications generally go through a Netherlands embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Netherlands immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
Netherlands is in the Schengen Area
Your stay in Netherlands counts against the same 90-day allowance as every other Schengen country, within a rolling 180-day period — the clock does not reset when you cross an internal border.
See the full Schengen rules for Belarusian citizens →How this compares
The Belarusian passport ranks #105 worldwide, opening 83 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (44 visa-free, 37 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Netherlands is not among them — it is one of the 85 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Dutch citizens can enter Belarus visa-free · 30 days.
Western Europe is closed to spontaneous travel for Belarusian passport holders: none of its 8 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Netherlands
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Region
- Western Europe
- Currency
- euro (€)
- Languages
- Dutch
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Frequently asked questions
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
Yes — Belarusian citizens need a visa to enter Netherlands, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Netherlands?
The currency in Netherlands is the euro (€). The capital city is Amsterdam.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Belarusian citizens traveling to Netherlands. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Netherlands embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Europe for Belarusian passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.