UkraineNetherlands
Ukrainian passport · policy checked 11 Jul 2026
Visa-free
Nothing to arrange. Visa-free for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.
90
days
max stay per entry
0
visa fee
free entry
1
document
your valid passport
0
forms
no application, no appointment
Policy note
Limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with ICAO standards.
Source: EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II (consolidated as of 03 February 2025).
Entering Netherlands on a Ukrainian passport
- Travel with your valid Ukrainian passport - no visa, no application.
Netherlands visa types
Official VisitTouristdocuments
- 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 ↗)
TouristTouristdocuments
- Complete theonline Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl ↗), print it out and take it to your appointment.
- The portal will guide through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.
BusinessBusinessdocuments
- 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 ↗)
Airport TransitTransitdocuments
- 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 ↗)
Medical Treatment Residence PermitMedicaldocuments
multiple entryup to 90d processing~$1456valid 365d
Residence permit for non-EU nationals who need to receive medical treatment in the Netherlands that is not available in their home country.
- 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 ↗)
Fee is €1,337 for first application; €466 for extension. High fee reflects the specialised nature of this permit. Treatment must be unavailable in applicant's country of origin. Applicant must demonstrate sufficient financial means to cover treatment and living expenses. Permit tied to the duration of treatment.
Official page ↗Family Member of EU/EEA or Swiss NationalsFamilydocuments
Go to the checklist to see which documents you need to submit with your application:
In case you are a parent of a Dutch national under 18:
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 ↗)
Visiting Family and Friends VisaFamilydocuments
- Complete the online Schengen visa application form (consular.mfaservices.nl ↗), print it out and take it to your appointment.
- The portal will guide through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.
Family Reunification Residence Permit (Minor Child)Family
multiple entryup to 90d processing~$93valid 365d
Long-stay residence permit for non-EU minor children (under 18) to join a parent lawfully residing in the Netherlands.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Fee is €85 for children under 18. Parent sponsor must meet income requirements and have a valid residence permit. Permit valid 1 year; renewable.
Official page ↗Family Reunification Residence Permit (Partner)Family
multiple entryup to 90d processing~$277valid 365d
Long-stay residence permit allowing the foreign partner or spouse of a Dutch or lawfully resident non-EU national to live in the Netherlands.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Fee is €254 for adults; €85 for children under 18; €44 - €85 for Turkish nationals (reduced rates under EU-Turkey Association Agreement). Sponsor must meet income requirement (generally 100% of applicable social assistance norm). Sponsor must have a valid residence permit of at least 1 year. Relationship must be genuine. Permit valid 1 year; renewable.
Official page ↗Exchange Programme by Twin CitiesStudentdocuments
- 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 ↗)
Please see the checklist for an exchange programmes by twin cities visa with the complete list of requirements.
Scientific, Cultural, ArtisticStudentdocuments
- 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 ↗)
Please see the checklist for a scientific, cultural or artistic visa with the complete list of requirements.
Study, TrainingStudentdocuments
- 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 ↗)
Student Residence Permit (Secondary / Vocational Education)Student
multiple entryup to 90d processing~$277valid 365d
Long-stay residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals enrolled in secondary school (VMBO/HAVO/VWO) or vocational education (MBO) in the Netherlands.
Fee is €254. For students studying below university level. Educational institution typically applies on behalf of the student. Renewable for duration of study.
Official page ↗Student Residence Permit (University / Higher Professional Education)Student
multiple entryup to 90d processing~$277valid 365d
Long-stay residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals enrolled in an accredited bachelor's, master's, or doctoral programme at a Dutch university or higher professional education institution.
Fee is €254 for first application and extensions. Typically applied for by the educational institution on the student's behalf. Valid for 1 year; renewable for duration of study. Institution must be IND-recognised. Work is permitted up to 16 hours/week or full-time during summer months.
Official page ↗Essential Start-Up Personnel Residence PermitWork
multiple entryup to 90d processing~$460valid 1095d
Residence permit for foreign employees whose specialised expertise is essential to an innovative, scalable start-up in the Netherlands.
Fee is €423. Pilot scheme running 1 June 2021 to 1 June 2028. The start-up must be innovative, have at most 15 employees, and may sponsor up to 5 foreign employees. The employee must be an expert in a specialised field and receive mandatory participation of at least a 1% equity stake OR shares/options worth €65,000+ (granted within 3 years). RVO provides an advisory assessment. Permit valid up to 3 years, tied to the employment contract; extendable. Distinct from the Start-Up (founder) permit. Path to permanent residence after 5 years.
Official page ↗European Blue Card Residence PermitWork
multiple entry30-90d processing~$460valid 1825d
EU-level work permit for highly qualified non-EU nationals with a university degree or equivalent experience, employed in a high-skilled role in the Netherlands.
Fee is €423. Requires higher education diploma (min 3 years) or 5 years professional experience at higher level. Salary thresholds (gross/month, from 1 Jan 2026): standard €5,942; recent graduates (within 3 years) €4,754. Contract minimum 6 months. Processing: 30 days for recognised sponsors, 45 days for certain existing holders, 90 days for others. Valid up to 5 years.
Official page ↗Highly Skilled Migrant Residence Permit (Kennismigrant)Work
multiple entryup to 90d processing~$460valid 1825d
Long-stay residence permit for highly skilled foreign nationals employed by an IND-recognised sponsor in the Netherlands, allowing them to live and work in the country.
Fee is €423. Permit validity matches contract duration, max 5 years. Requires employment with IND-recognised sponsor. Salary thresholds (gross/month, from 1 Jan 2026): reduced criterion €3,122; under 30 years €4,357; 30+ years €5,942. If job is lost, 3-6 months to find new employment. Path to permanent residence after 5 years.
Official page ↗Intern or Apprentice Residence Permit (Traineeship)Work
365 daysmultiple entryup to 60d processing~$460valid 365d
Combined residence and work permit for non-EU nationals coming to the Netherlands for more than 90 days to complete an internship, traineeship, or apprenticeship.
Fee is €423. Issued as a Single Permit (GVVA - combined residence and work permit) for internships/traineeships exceeding 90 days. Maximum duration depends on the placement: MBO vocational internships max 6 months; university-level traineeships max 1 year; apprenticeships max 24 weeks. Canadian nationals aged 18-30 may qualify under the Young Workers Exchange Program (max 1 year). The employer usually applies on the applicant's behalf by post. IND decides within 60 days (target 7 weeks) once the application is complete.
Official page ↗Intra-Corporate Transferee Residence PermitWork
multiple entryup to 90d processing~$460valid 1095d
Residence permit for managers, specialists, or trainees being transferred from a non-EU company to a branch or subsidiary in the Netherlands.
Fee is €423. Governed by EU Directive 2014/66/EU. Transferee must have worked for the company group for at least 3 months. Valid for managers/specialists up to 3 years; trainees up to 1 year. Eligible for EU intra-corporate transferee mobility to other EU member states.
Official page ↗Orientation Year Residence Permit (Zoekjaar - Highly Educated Migrants)Work
multiple entryup to 90d processing~$277valid 365d
One-year residence permit for recent graduates or researchers who completed their studies/research in the Netherlands or at a top-ranked institution abroad, allowing them to seek employment or start a business.
Fee is €254 (exempt for Turkish, San Marinese, and Israeli nationals). Valid for 1 year; not extendable. Must have completed accredited bachelor's/master's/doctoral degree at Dutch institution, or Erasmus Mundus Joint Master, or master's/doctoral from top-200 ranked institution (THE, QS, Shanghai) within 3 years before application. Permits free work during validity. Not available if orientation year permit was previously held.
Official page ↗Researcher Residence PermitWork
multiple entryup to 90d processing~$277valid 1825d
Residence permit for non-EU nationals conducting scientific research in the Netherlands under a hosting agreement with a recognised research institution.
Fee is €254 (first application, change of purpose of stay, or extension) per the IND 2026 fee schedule - this is a lower fee tier than the Highly Skilled Migrant/Blue Card permits, not €423 as previously recorded. Governed by EU Directive 2016/801. Eligible for EU long-term mobility to other member states after at least 6 months in the Netherlands. Recognised research organisations must host the researcher under a formal hosting agreement.
Official page ↗Seasonal Work Residence PermitWork
168 dayssingle entryup to 90d processing~$277valid 168d
Temporary work permit for non-EU nationals performing seasonal agricultural or horticultural work in the Netherlands.
Fee is €254. Maximum stay 24 weeks (168 days). Primarily for agricultural sector. Employer must apply on behalf of the worker. Worker must be paid at least minimum wage.
Official page ↗Self-Employed Person Residence Permit (Zelfstandige)Work
multiple entryup to 90d processing~$460valid 730d
Residence permit for non-EU nationals who wish to establish and run their own business or work as a freelancer in the Netherlands.
Fee is €423. Applicant's work must be of 'essential interest to the Dutch economy,' assessed by RVO (Netherlands Enterprise Agency) via a points system (minimum 30 points per category). No minimum investment amount for general route; Dutch-American and Dutch-Japanese trade treaties require 'substantial capital' (typically at least €4,500). Permit valid up to 2 years; renewable. Path to permanent residence after 5 years.
Official page ↗Single Permit (GVVA - Gecombineerde Vergunning voor Verblijf en Arbeid)Work
multiple entryup to 90d processing~$460valid 1095d
Combined residence and work permit for non-EU nationals taking up paid employment in the Netherlands that does not fall under the highly skilled migrant or Blue Card schemes.
Fee is €423. Valid up to 3 years (or 5 years if applicant has worked legally for 5 years in the Netherlands). Employer must apply on behalf of the employee. Employer must be registered in the Dutch Chamber of Commerce, advertise the vacancy through UWV, and pay salary per applicable collective labour agreement. Covers various roles including spiritual counselors, artists, intra-corporate transferees, and international non-profit employees.
Official page ↗Start-Up Founder Residence PermitWork
multiple entryup to 90d processing~$460valid 365d
Temporary residence permit for non-EU entrepreneurs who want to develop an innovative business in the Netherlands with the guidance of an approved facilitator.
Fee is €423. Valid for 1 year, not extendable. Applicant must work with an approved facilitator under a signed contract. Business must be innovative (new to the Netherlands or using new technology). After 1 year, can apply for self-employed person permit. RVO provides advisory assessment and positive assessment is required. Requires registration in Chamber of Commerce Trade Register.
Official page ↗Entry VisaOtherdocuments
- 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 ↗)
- Your digital photo will be taken at the Visa Application Centre. See under Photo specifications.
- Explanatory note: describing the date of entrance to Ukraine, stating for how long and with what reason you stayed in Ukraine.
- Entry - exit report from police: In case you have no stamps of last entry in Ukraine in your passport, or in case these stamps are unclear, an official report from the Ukrainian police with your recent entries-exits.
- Return flight/bus reservation (if you travel by car: photocopy of green card, driving license and car registration documents)
- Police report: If the residence card has been stolen or lost, a police report detailing the incident.
- In case of expiration: If the residence card has expired: original residence card + photocopy, proof of the date of departure from the Netherlands or Schengen area (departure stamp in passport, airplane tickets etc.)
- original notarized parental consent and its photocopy;
- original birth certificate and its photocopy;
- photocopy of parents’ passports.
For minors under the age of 18 who are not accompanied by both parents the following documents have to be submitted:
Other evidence
The foregoing is not an exhaustive list. Each applicant may be asked to provide additional proof if necessary.
Visa applicants are not advised to make any final travel bookings (tickets; hotel reservations, ect.) until the requested visa has been issued. The Embassy and the Visa Application Centre cannot be held liable for any costs of travel bookings in case the visa has not been issued or has not been issued in time.
EU Cross-border Cooperation ProgrammeOtherdocuments
- 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 ↗)
Please see the checklist for an EU cross-border cooperation visa with the complete list of requirements.
International DriverOtherdocuments
- 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 ↗)
Please see the checklist for an international driver visa with the complete list of requirements.
International Exhibitions and EventsOtherdocuments
- 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 ↗)
Please see the checklist for an international exhibitions and events visa with the complete list of requirements.
International Train CrewOtherdocuments
- 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 ↗)
Please see the checklist for an international train crew visa with the complete list of requirements.
JournalistsOtherdocuments
- 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 ↗)
Please see the checklist for a journalist visa with the complete list of requirements.
Long-stay Caribbean visaOtherdocuments
Passport
- Aruba: temporary admission document (VTA)
- St Maarten: landing permit
- Curaçao: you do not need to provide a copy of the letter
- Bonaire, St Eustatius, Saba: authorisation for temporary stay (MVV-BES)
Please note: you can apply for a visa only when you have applied for your residence permit (netherlandsworldwide.nl ↗) and your application has been approved. For Curaçao, provisional approval is enough.
Step 1: Complete the application form
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 ↗)
Step 2: Get all the required documents (download checklist here)
Get all the documents required for your application.
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.
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.
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.
You should also bring any additional documents listed in the letter.
Representative of Civil Society OrganizationOtherdocuments
- 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 ↗)
Please see the checklist for a representative of civil society organization visa with the complete list of requirements.
Representative of Religious CommunityOtherdocuments
- 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 ↗)
Please see the checklist for a representative of a religious community visa with the complete list of requirements.
Short-stay Caribbean visa (90 days or less)Otherdocuments
Step 1: Complete the application form
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 ↗)
Step 2: Get all the required documents
Get all the documents required for your application.
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.
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 (online.vfsglobal.com ↗).
SportsOtherdocuments
- 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 ↗)
Visiting Burial CeremoniesOtherdocuments
- 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 ↗)
Please see the checklist for a visiting burial ceremonies visa with the complete list of requirements.
Visiting Military and Civil Burial GroundsOtherdocuments
- 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 ↗)
Please see the checklist for a visiting military and civilian burial grounds visa with the complete list of requirements.
Au Pair Residence PermitOther
365 daysmultiple entryup to 90d processing~$460valid 365d
Temporary residence permit for young foreign nationals to live with a Dutch host family, providing childcare and light household tasks in exchange for board and pocket money, as part of a cultural exchange.
Fee is €423 (first application and change in purpose). Host family must be approved; au pair must be aged 18-30 (some exceptions). Duration typically 1 year. Applicant must have adequate health insurance. Not a work permit; income is limited to pocket money. Cultural exchange focus. Note: fee updated from €254 to €423 as of 2026 IND fee schedule (confirmed from ind.nl/en/fees).
Official page ↗Cultural Exchange Residence PermitOther
365 daysmultiple entryup to 90d processing~$460valid 365donline
Temporary residence permit for young people to experience Dutch culture and society through a programme run by a recognised exchange organisation.
Fee is €423. Applicant must be aged 18-30 (or 15-18 if the exchange programme allows) and must not have previously held a Dutch exchange permit. Only a recognised exchange organisation may apply on the applicant's behalf, and it may submit the application online (or by post using form 7503). Applicant must live with a registered host family and have adequate means and health insurance. Valid up to 1 year; IND aims to decide within about 2 weeks (legal maximum 90 days). Also covers European Solidarity Corps volunteers. Distinct from the Au Pair and Working Holiday permits.
Official page ↗Long-Term Resident EU Status (Duurzame Verblijfsvergunning EU)Other
multiple entryup to 90d processing~$277valid 1825d
Permanent long-term resident status within the EU for non-EU nationals who have legally resided in the Netherlands for at least 5 continuous years.
Fee is €254 for first application; €85 for 5-year renewal. Requires 5 years legal continuous residence. Provides near-equal rights to Dutch nationals and facilitates mobility to other EU member states. Renewable every 5 years for €85. Governed by EU Directive 2003/109/EC.
Official page ↗Return Visa (Terugkeervisum)Other
90 dayssingle entryup to 14d processing~$215valid 90d
A national visa for non-EU nationals who hold a Dutch residence permit that has expired or is being renewed, allowing them to return to the Netherlands after travelling abroad.
Fee is €197 standard; €57 for EC-Turkey Agreement holders; free for Moluccans. Issued by the Dutch embassy or consulate abroad when a permit holder has left the Netherlands and their permit has been renewed or is pending. Allows re-entry to the Netherlands.
Official page ↗Working Holiday Residence PermitWorking holiday
365 daysmultiple entry14-21d processing~$93valid 365d
Residence permit for young nationals of specific countries allowing them to live and work in the Netherlands on a temporary basis, primarily to experience Dutch culture while financing their stay through employment.
Fee is €85 (first application or change of purpose of stay) per the IND 2026 fee schedule - previously recorded as free/null, this permit is not fee-exempt. Available to nationals of: Australia (no quota), Canada (no quota), New Zealand (no quota), Japan (200/year), South Korea (200/year), Argentina (100/year), Uruguay (100/year), Hong Kong (100/year), Taiwan (100/year). Applicants must be aged 18-30. Must have return ticket or funds to purchase one, and sufficient funds for the stay. Australia, Canada, and New Zealand nationals do not need an MVV; they apply upon arrival. Quota countries must apply before quota is exhausted. Not extendable. From 1 April 2026, pre-registration is no longer required.
Official page ↗via VFS Global ↗Netherlands visa policy, fees & entry rules in full →
Netherlands visa for Ukrainian citizens - FAQ
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Ukrainian citizens stay in Netherlands?
Ukrainian passport holders can stay in Netherlands for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do Ukrainian citizens need for Netherlands?
A valid passport is all Ukrainian 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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