Norwegian visa for Dutch citizens
A visa is NOT required for Dutch passport holders visiting Norway for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Dutch citizens to enter Norway for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Norway e-visa for Dutch citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Norway visa on arrival for Dutch citizens | Not Available | |
Norway tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Dutch passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Norway.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Norway.
If you are looking for Norway 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 Norway nearest your place of residence.
- Essen: The Honorary Consulate of in Essen, ~ 141.10 kilometers (87.68 mi) away from Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 34 minutes).
- Brussels: The Embassy of in Brussels, ~ 156.49 kilometers (97.24 mi) away from Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 34 minutes).
Norway visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Norway diplomatic mission offices to Netherlands for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Netherlands traveling to Norway from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Netherlands) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 512,746 | N/A |
| 2009 | 523,541 | 2.11% |
| 2010 | 550,527 | 5.15% |
| 2011 | 523,541 | -4.90% |
| 2012 | 512,746 | -2.06% |
| 2013 | 566,719 | 10.53% |
| 2014 | 539,733 | -4.76% |
| 2015 | 567,343 | 5.12% |
| 2016 | 544,649 | -4.00% |
| 2017 | 573,016 | 5.21% |
| 2018 | 538,975 | -5.94% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Norway & Netherlands comparison
Norway's area is approximately 365,268 km2 (141,030 sq mi), while the area of Netherlands is approximately 33,720 km2 (13,019 sq mi). This means Netherlands is 10.83 times smaller than Norway.
As of October 2025, Norway's population is ~5.6 million people - 11,687,975 fewer people than the population of Netherlands.
We have highlighted Norway & Netherlands’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Norway | Netherlands | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,635,380 | 17,323,355 | 11.7 million fewer people live in Norway than Netherlands |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 99 | 152 | Norway has 53 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Netherlands. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 143 | 146 | Norway passport holders visit 3 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 209 | 173 | Norwegian hosts 36 more foreign missions than Netherlands. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Netherlands travel to Norway in one year?
The number of visitors from Netherlands visiting Norway in 2018 was approximately 538,975.
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- Travel time: 1 hours 51 minutes
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