πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Netherlands Visa for Japanese Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free90 days max stay

No β€” Japanese passport holders do not need a visa for Netherlands. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

Visa-free for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. Source: EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II (consolidated as of 03 February 2025).

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Entering Netherlands on a Japanese passport

  • β†’ Travel with just your valid Japanese passport. No visa or prior application needed.
  • β†’ See the exact document checklist for Japanese applicants β€” only needed if you apply for a longer-stay visa.

Netherlands visa documents for Japanese applicants

No visa documents are needed for a short visit β€” Japanese citizens enter Netherlands with just a valid passport. If you apply for a longer-stay visa, these are the exact documents required, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

medicalMedical Treatment

You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Please see the checklist for a medical treatment visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl β†—). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl β†—). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. - For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (netherlandsworldwide.nl β†—)

transitSeafarer

You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Please see the checklist for a seafarer visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl β†—). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl β†—), print it out and take it to your appointment. The portal will guide you through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values. - Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment using the online appointment system (visa.vfsglobal.com β†—). Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased a travel insurance you can apply for this optional service through VFS. Please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com β†—).

touristTourist

You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Please see the checklist for a tourist visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl β†—). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl β†—). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. - For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (netherlandsworldwide.nl β†—) - When applying for a short-term Schengen visa, it is not required to submit a physical photo with your application. - However, you will still need to have your live photo taken at the Visa Application Center at the time of submission.

otherLong-stay Caribbean visa

You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Please note: you can apply for a visa only when you have applied for your residence permit (netherlandsworldwide.nl β†—) and your application has been approved. For CuraΓ§ao, provisional approval is enough. Step 1: Complete the application form Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl β†—). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (netherlandsworldwide.nl β†—) Step 2: Get all the required documents Get all the documents required for your application. When filling in the online application form, you will see which documents you need to provide and which requirements they must meet. For every document submitted, you must provide the original (to show at the counter) and a photocopy (to be attached to the visa file). The documents must have been drawn up in (or translated into) Dutch, English, French or Spanish. Passport A passport or other travel document containing at least two blank pages. It should be valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom. Documents for children under 18 If you are applying for a visa for a child under 18, you must provide the child’s birth certificate and an identity document for each parent. Proof of legal residence You must be able to prove that you are legally resident in the country you are applying from. To do this, you can show your passport, residence permit or a visa. Photo Please see under Photo specifications Photocopy of letter from immigration service Has your residence permit application been approved by the local immigration service? If so, you must submit a photocopy of the letter your sponsor received. - Aruba: temporary admission document (VTA) - St Maarten: landing permit - CuraΓ§ao: you do not need to provide a copy of the letter - Bonaire, St Eustatius, Saba: authorisation for temporary stay (MVV-BES) You should also bring any additional documents listed in the letter. Step 3: Make an appointment online Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment at your preferred location using the online appointment system (visa.vfsglobal.com β†—).

businessBusiness

You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Please see the checklist for a tourist visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl β†—). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl β†—). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. - For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (netherlandsworldwide.nl β†—) - When applying for a short-term Schengen visa, it is not required to submit a physical photo with your application. - However, you will still need to have your live photo taken at the Visa Application Center at the time of submission.

otherVISA AFTER APPEAL

You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. - A valid travel document - The no-objection letter (and a copy) stating that your objection has been successful - Any documents mentioned in the no-objection letter (if applicable). For example, a valid: - hotel - flight reservation - proof of insurance Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl β†—). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (netherlandsworldwide.nl β†—)

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Netherlands visa for Japanese citizens β€” FAQ

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Netherlands?

No β€” Japanese passport holders do not need a visa for Netherlands. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

How long can Japanese citizens stay in Netherlands?

Japanese passport holders can stay in Netherlands for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Japanese citizens need for Netherlands?

A valid passport is all Japanese citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days). If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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