Dutch visa for Indian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Indian passport holders visiting Netherlands for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Indian citizens to enter Netherlands for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Netherlands e-visa for Indian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Netherlands visa on arrival for Indian citizens | Not Available | |
Netherlands tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Indian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Netherlands.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Netherlands.
If you are looking for Netherlands visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from India, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Netherlands nearest your place of residence.
- New Delhi: The Embassy of Netherlands in New Delhi, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 45 minutes)
- Lucknow: The Honorary Consulate of Netherlands in Lucknow, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 45 minutes)
- Chennai: The Honorary Consulate of Netherlands in Chennai, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 45 minutes)
- Kolkata: The Honorary Consulate of Netherlands in Kolkata, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 45 minutes)
- Bengaluru: The Consulate General of Netherlands in Bengaluru, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 45 minutes)
- Mumbai: The Consulate General of Netherlands in Mumbai, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 45 minutes)
Netherlands visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Netherlands diplomatic mission offices to India for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from India traveling to Netherlands from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (India) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 159,650 | N/A |
| 2009 | 161,200 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 153,450 | -4.81% |
| 2011 | 148,800 | -3.03% |
| 2012 | 153,450 | 3.13% |
| 2013 | 151,900 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 153,450 | 1.02% |
| 2015 | 161,200 | 5.05% |
| 2016 | 153,450 | -4.81% |
| 2017 | 155,000 | 1.01% |
| 2018 | 161,200 | 4.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Netherlands & India comparison
Netherlands's area is approximately 33,720 km2 (13,019 sq mi), while the area of India is approximately 2,973,190 km2 (1,147,954 sq mi). This means India is 88.17 times bigger than Netherlands.
As of November 2025, Netherlands's population is ~17.3 million people - 1,430,991,247 fewer people than the population of India.
We have highlighted Netherlands & India’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Netherlands | India | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 17,323,355 | 1,448,314,602 | 1.4 billion fewer people live in Netherlands than India |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 152 | 186 | Netherlands has 34 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with India. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 146 | 28 | Netherlands passport holders can visit 118 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 173 | 466 | Dutch hosts 293 fewer foreign missions than India. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from India travel to Netherlands in one year?
The number of visitors from India visiting Netherlands in 2018 was approximately 161,200.
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