🇳🇱Netherlands Visa for New Zealand Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free90 days max stay

No — New Zealand 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 New Zealand passport

  • → Travel with just your valid New Zealand passport. No visa or prior application needed.
  • → See the exact document checklist for New Zealand applicants — only needed if you apply for a longer-stay visa.

Netherlands visa documents for New Zealand applicants

No visa documents are needed for a short visit — New Zealand 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.

familyVisiting Family/Friends

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 visiting family or friends visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl ↗). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl ↗). 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 ↗)

familyFamily Members of EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens

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. Go to the checklist to see which documents you need to submit with your application: Checklist for a family members of EU/EEA/Swiss nationals (netherlandsworldwide.nl ↗). In case you are a parent of a Dutch national under 18: Checklist for parent(s) of Dutch nationals under 18 (netherlandsworldwide.nl ↗) Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl ↗). 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 ↗)

transitAirport Transit

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 an airport transit visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl ↗). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl ↗). 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 ↗)

touristTourism

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 ↗). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl ↗). 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 ↗)

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 business visa with the complete list of requirements (netherlandsworldwide.nl ↗). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl ↗). 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 ↗)

medicalMedical reasons

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 ↗). - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl ↗). 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 ↗)

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Netherlands visa for New Zealand citizens — FAQ

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Netherlands?

No — New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa for Netherlands. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Netherlands?

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

What documents do New Zealand citizens need for Netherlands?

A valid passport is all New Zealand 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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