MaldivesNetherlands: Visa required

MaldivesNetherlands

Do Maldives passport holders need a visa for Netherlands?

Visa required

Yes. Maldives passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Netherlands.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance8,202 km, straight line (~10h 9m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Netherlands134 of 238 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Netherlands passport holders visiting Maldives: Visa on arrival.

Netherlands drives on the right, the opposite side to Maldives. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Netherlands

Maldives passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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Frequently asked questions

Do Maldives passport holders need a visa for Netherlands?

Yes. Maldives passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Netherlands.

How far is Netherlands from Maldives?

About 8,202 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 9m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Netherlands?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Netherlands?

112.

Does Netherlands drive on the same side of the road as Maldives?

Netherlands drives on the right, the opposite side to Maldives. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Netherlands in?

Amsterdam (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Amsterdam?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 11 km away.

How many countries can enter Netherlands without a visa?

134 of the 238 nationalities this site tracks can enter Netherlands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Maldives passport holders visit without a visa instead of Netherlands?

United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Ireland, San Marino.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Maldives

The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, and historically known as the Maldive Islands, is an archipelagic country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean, near the southeastern boundary of the Arabian Sea. The Maldives is located southwest of India and Sri Lanka, about 750 kilometres from the Asian continent's mainland. The Maldives' chain of 26 atolls stretches across the equator from Ihavandhippolhu Atoll in the north to Addu Atoll in the south.

CapitalMale

RegionSouthern Asia

Population529.7K

Area300 km²

CurrencyMaldivian rufiyaa (1 USD ≈ 15.43 MVR)

LanguagesMaldivian

Calling code+960

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMaldives (UTC+5)

Nearest airportVelana International Airport (MLE), 3 km

Emergency number102 / 118 / 119

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,615 (2025)

Tourist arrivals555K (2020)

Travel guide

The Maldives are a chain of low-lying coral islands in the Indian Ocean with picture-perfect beaches, strikingly blue water, and luxury resorts. There are 200 inhabited islands and 165 islands with tourist resorts. Just under the surface of the beautiful blue ocean, there's a wealth of wildlife to see: over 2000 species of fish in all colours of the rainbow roam the clear waters around the islands.

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About Netherlands

The Netherlands, also informally known as Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces and three overseas special municipalities. European Netherlands has land borders with Germany to the east and with Belgium to the south, and a coastline to the north and west. It shares maritime borders with the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium in the North Sea. The official language is Dutch, with West Frisian as a secondary official language in the province of Friesland. Dutch, English, and Papiamento are official languages in the Caribbean territories. People from the Netherlands are referred to as Dutch.

CapitalAmsterdam

RegionWestern Europe

Population18.1M

Area41,850 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesDutch

Calling code+31

Drives on theright

TimezoneAmsterdam (UTC+2)

Nearest airportAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 11 km

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$73,684 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7.3M (2020)

Climate in Amsterdam

Warmest August, coolest December, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Amsterdam, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.6°C	4.1°C	58mm	107h
February	9.2°C	4.8°C	133mm	143h
March	9.6°C	3.2°C	46mm	250h
April	15.4°C	5.2°C	24mm	340h
May	17.1°C	7.8°C	20mm	408h
June	20.7°C	13.1°C	72mm	330h
July	19.9°C	12.7°C	93mm	347h
August	23.9°C	16°C	100mm	346h
September	19.4°C	11.2°C	69mm	283h
October	14°C	8.8°C	145mm	165h
November	12.2°C	6.2°C	54mm	156h
December	7.6°C	2.9°C	111mm	94h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Netherlands is a charming small country in the low-lying river delta of northwestern Europe. Its landscape of famously flat lands, much of it reclaimed from the sea, is dotted with windmills, blooming tulip fields and picturesque villages. The modern architecture and urban environments of quite a few cities are also becoming internationally prominent. With over 17 million people living in a relatively small area, this is a densely populated modern European country. Still, even the largest of its cities have retained elements of a laid-back, small-town atmosphere, and most are packed with historic heritage, for which there is much local pride.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Eerste Kerstdag

December 26, 2026Tweede Kerstdag

January 1, 2027Nieuwjaarsdag

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