Dutch visa for Norwegian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Norwegian passport holders visiting Netherlands for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Norwegian citizens to enter Netherlands for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Netherlands e-visa for Norwegian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Netherlands visa on arrival for Norwegian citizens | Not Available | |
Netherlands tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Norwegian 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 Norway, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Netherlands nearest your place of residence.
- Stavanger: The Embassy of Netherlands in Stavanger, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 21 minutes)
- Oslo: The Embassy of Netherlands in Oslo, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 21 minutes)
- Narvik: The Consulate of Netherlands in Narvik, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 21 minutes)
- Tromso: The Consulate of Netherlands in Tromso, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 21 minutes)
- Bergen: The Consulate of Netherlands in Bergen, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 21 minutes)
Netherlands visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Netherlands diplomatic mission offices to Norway for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Norway traveling to Netherlands from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Norway) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20,208 | N/A |
| 2009 | 19,842 | -1.81% |
| 2010 | 21,766 | 9.70% |
| 2011 | 22,600 | 3.83% |
| 2012 | 23,360 | 3.36% |
| 2013 | 25,566 | 9.44% |
| 2014 | 27,850 | 8.93% |
| 2015 | 30,014 | 7.77% |
| 2016 | 31,656 | 5.47% |
| 2017 | 35,848 | 13.24% |
| 2018 | 37,560 | 4.78% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Netherlands & Norway comparison
Netherlands's area is approximately 33,720 km2 (13,019 sq mi), while the area of Norway is approximately 365,268 km2 (141,030 sq mi). This means Norway is 10.83 times bigger than Netherlands.
As of October 2025, Netherlands's population is ~17.3 million people - 11,687,975 more people than the population of Norway.
We have highlighted Netherlands & Norway’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Netherlands | Norway | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 17,323,355 | 5,635,380 | 11.7 million more people live in Netherlands than Norway |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 152 | 99 | Netherlands has 53 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Norway. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 146 | 143 | Netherlands passport holders can visit 3 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 173 | 209 | Dutch hosts 36 fewer foreign missions than Norway. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Norway travel to Netherlands in one year?
The number of visitors from Norway visiting Netherlands in 2018 was approximately 37,560.
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