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🇸🇴 Does a Somali need a visa for the Netherlands 🇳🇱?
Yes. Somali 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 Somali 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.
Netherlands at a glance
Capital: Amsterdam · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: Dutch · Calling code: +31
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Somalia (C) works with sockets in the Netherlands. Mains voltage differs (the Netherlands: 230 V; Somalia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
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The other way round
🇳🇱 Dutch passport holders visiting Somalia: Dutch passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Somalia, usually at the airport or land border.
The Somali passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Somali 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 Somalia?
Dutch passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Somalia, usually at the airport or land border.