Vanuatu passport → Netherlands
Do Ni-Vanuatu citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Ni-Vanuatu passport holders need a visa for the Netherlands, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Netherlands at a glance
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Dutch
- Calling code
- +31
- Region
- Western Europe
NL52.5°N · 5.8°EPhoto: Urdulife · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNetherlands for other passports
- VanuatuVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Europe for Ni-Vanuatu passport holders
AustriaVisa required
BelgiumVisa required
FranceVisa required
GermanyVisa required
LiechtensteinVisa required
LuxembourgVisa required
MonacoVisa required
SwitzerlandVisa required
Common questions
Do Ni-Vanuatu citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Ni-Vanuatu passport holders need a visa for the Netherlands, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Ni-Vanuatu citizens stay in the Netherlands?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Ni-Vanuatu citizens get a visa on arrival in the Netherlands?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Ni-Vanuatu citizens visit without a visa?
79 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Vanuatu passport ranks #54 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Vanuatu citizens (edited 12 Apr 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of the Netherlands before you travel.