VietnamNetherlands: Visa required

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Do Vietnam passport holders need a visa for Netherlands?

Visa required

Yes. Vietnam 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

Distance8,882 km, straight line (~10h 57m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Netherlands134 of 238 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Netherlands passport holders visiting Vietnam: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Netherlands

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

San Marino

Other visa-free destinations for Vietnam passport holders

See all Vietnam destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Vietnam passport holders need a visa for Netherlands?

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

How far is Netherlands from Vietnam?

About 8,882 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 57m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Netherlands?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Netherlands?

112.

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 Vietnam passport holders visit without a visa instead of Netherlands?

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 Vietnam

Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (SRV), is a country at the eastern edge of Mainland Southeast Asia. With an area of about 331,000 square kilometres and a population of over 102 million, it is the world's 16th-most populous country. One of two communist states in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is bordered by China to the north, and Laos and Cambodia to the west; it lies along the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest and the South China Sea to the east, where it has shared and disputed maritime borders with other countries. Its capital is Hanoi, while its largest city is Ho Chi Minh City.

CapitalHanoi

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population101.6M

Area331,212 km²

CurrencyVietnamese đồng (1 USD ≈ 25869.40 VND)

LanguagesVietnamese

Calling code+84

Drives on theright

TimezoneBangkok (UTC+7)

Nearest airportNoi Bai International Airport (HAN), 24 km

Emergency number113 / 114 / 115

UNESCO sites12

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,066 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.8M (2020)

Climate in Hanoi

Warmest June, coolest December, driest December, sunniest July. Best time to visit: January, February, May, November.

Monthly climate normals for Hanoi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	22.8°C	16.1°C	95mm	160h
February	23°C	16.1°C	74mm	131h
March	26°C	20.1°C	190mm	117h
April	25.4°C	18.9°C	157mm	144h
May	33°C	25.6°C	136mm	291h
June	35.2°C	27.5°C	122mm	311h
July	34.6°C	27.4°C	150mm	312h
August	31.1°C	25.7°C	471mm	234h
September	30.6°C	25.2°C	538mm	198h
October	26.4°C	20.8°C	299mm	181h
November	25.9°C	19.5°C	81mm	242h
December	20.5°C	13.8°C	27mm	173h

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

Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia with great food and a wealth of natural and cultural attractions. Despite the turmoil of the Vietnam War, Vietnam has emerged from the ashes since the 1990s and is undergoing rapid economic development, driven by its young and industrious population. It remains less developed as a tourist destination than Thailand.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty
Complex of Huế Monuments
Cát Bà Island
Ha Long Bay
Hoi An Ancient Town
Hội An
Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Khiêm Cung Ký stele
Mỹ Sơn
Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park

Upcoming public holidays

January 1, 2027Tết dương lịch

April 30, 2027Ngày Giải phóng miền Nam, thống nhất đất nước

May 1, 2027Ngày Quốc tế lao động

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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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