Netherlands Visa for Emirati Citizens
Yes — Emirati passport holders can enter Netherlands 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).
eur-lex.europa.eu ↗Entering Netherlands on an Emirati passport
- → Travel with just your valid Emirati passport. No visa or prior application needed.
- → See the exact document checklist for Emirati applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Emirati applicants
The exact documents Emirati citizens must submit for Netherlands, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
otherDutch Passports/ID Card
Get all the required documents (checklist) It is important for your passport or ID card application that you bring the correct documents with you. Please visit netherlandsworldwide.nl (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/australia/living-and-working/applying-for-a-passport-or-id-card-when-you-live-abroad) and follow the instructions given below: - It is mandatory to create your personal checklist. - For every document submitted, you must provide the original (to show at the counter) and a photocopy (to be attached to the passport file). You must also provide a copy of the holder page of your passport. Check if you need to have original legalised (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/legalisation/foreign-documents/australia). The documents must have been drawn up in (or translated into) Dutch, English, French or Spanish. - It is imperative that the photograph submitted at the time of application must fall within the specifications (https://www.government.nl/documents/leaflets/2015/01/21/photomatrix-guidelines-2007). Unacceptable photographs, that do not meet the specifications, will not be accepted for submission. - Please book an online appointment (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/apt/en/nld/book-an-appointment-email). What happens to my old passport or ID card? If you did not hand your old passport or ID card in when you submitted your application, please bring it with you when you come to collect your new one. The consulate-general or VFS global will cancel your old passport or ID card and then return it to you. If your old document contains visas or residence permits that are still valid and you want to keep those pages intact, you should make this known beforehand.
Netherlands visa for United Arab Emirates citizens — FAQ
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
Yes — Emirati passport holders can enter Netherlands visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Netherlands?
Emirati passport holders can stay in Netherlands for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do Emirati citizens need for Netherlands?
A valid passport plus the Netherlands document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
Related visa requirements
For Emirati citizens