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๐จ๐ณ Does a Chinese need a visa for the Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ?
Yes. Chinese passport holders need a visa for the Netherlands, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Netherlands before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Chinese citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the Netherlands or its official government website before you travel.
Netherlands is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in China
If you live in China, visas for the Netherlands are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of the Netherlands, Beijing ยท ไบฎ้ฉฌๆฒณๅ่ทฏ4ๅท ยท nederlandwereldwijd.nl
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Netherlands at a glance
Capital: Amsterdam ยท Currency: Euro (EUR, โฌ) ยท Official languages: Dutch ยท Calling code: +31
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type A, I plugs bring a travel adapter for the Netherlands's sockets (C, F). Mains voltage differs (the Netherlands: 230 V; China: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
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Easier destinations near the Netherlands for Chinese passport holders
- ๐ฆ๐ฑ Albania โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฆ๐ฉ Andorra โ Visa-free
- ๐ง๐พ Belarus โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ง๐ฆ Bosnia and Herzegovina โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ท๐บ Russia โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ธ๐ฒ San Marino โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ท๐ธ Serbia โ Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
๐ณ๐ฑ Dutch passport holders visiting China: Dutch passport holders can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
The Chinese passport at a glance
All destinations for China passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for the Netherlands โ
Questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Chinese passport holders need a visa for the Netherlands, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Netherlands before travelling.
Does a Dutch need a visa for China?
Dutch passport holders can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.