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πΉπ· Does a Turkish need a visa for the Netherlands π³π±?
Yes. Turkish 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 Turkish 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 Turkey
If you live in Turkey, 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 in Ankara Β· Mevlana BulvarΔ±, YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±m Kule No: 221 Β· netherlandsandyou.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 Β· Currency: Euro (EUR, β¬) Β· Official languages: Dutch Β· Calling code: +31
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Turkey (C, F) works with sockets in the Netherlands.
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Easier destinations near the Netherlands for Turkish passport holders
- π¦π± Albania β Visa-free
- π§πΎ Belarus β Visa-free 30 days
- π§π¦ Bosnia and Herzegovina β Visa-free 90 days
- π½π° Kosovo β Visa-free 90 days
- π²π© Moldova β Visa-free 90 days
- π²πͺ Montenegro β Visa-free 90 days
- π²π° North Macedonia β Visa-free 90 days
- π·πΈ Serbia β Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
π³π± Dutch passport holders visiting Turkey: Dutch passport holders can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Turkish passport at a glance
All destinations for Turkey passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for the Netherlands β
Questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Turkish 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 Turkey?
Dutch passport holders can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.