Chinese visa for Dutch citizens
A visa is NOT required for Dutch passport holders visiting China for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Dutch citizens to enter China for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | China e-visa for Dutch citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | China visa on arrival for Dutch citizens | Not Available | |
China tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Dutch passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in China.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from China.
If you are looking for China visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Netherlands, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of China nearest your place of residence.
- The Hague: The Embassy of China in The Hague, Netherlands (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 23 minutes)
China visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest China diplomatic mission offices to Netherlands for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Netherlands traveling to China from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Netherlands) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 594,149 | N/A |
| 2009 | 569,800 | -4.10% |
| 2010 | 623,437 | 9.41% |
| 2011 | 644,907 | 3.44% |
| 2012 | 646,520 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 623,683 | -3.53% |
| 2014 | 622,966 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 637,123 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 663,824 | 4.19% |
| 2017 | 680,288 | 2.48% |
| 2018 | 704,480 | 3.56% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
China & Netherlands comparison
China's area is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi), while the area of Netherlands is approximately 33,720 km2 (13,019 sq mi). This means Netherlands is 278.42 times smaller than China.
As of October 2025, China's population is ~1.5 billion people - 1,450,067,234 more people than the population of Netherlands.
We have highlighted China & Netherlands’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| China | Netherlands | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,467,390,589 | 17,323,355 | 1.5 billion more people live in China than Netherlands |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 276 | 152 | China has 124 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Netherlands. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 37 | 146 | China passport holders visit 109 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 344 | 173 | Chinese hosts 171 more foreign missions than Netherlands. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Netherlands travel to China in one year?
The number of visitors from Netherlands visiting China in 2018 was approximately 704,480.
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- Beijing to Amsterdam: 10023.36 km (6228.22 mi)
- Travel time: 20 hours 52 minutes
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