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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Venezuela citizens need a visa for Netherlands?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Venezuela can visit Netherlands visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Venezuela vs Netherlands: passport comparison

Venezuela

71

visa-free countries

Global rank: #90 · mobility 129.3

Netherlands

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #10 · mobility 171.3
68

countries both Venezuela and Netherlands can enter visa-free together

Venezuela + Netherlands: passport compatibility

65%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Venezuela and Netherlands travel together — by entry type:

68 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
68 access differs

Where Venezuela and Netherlands can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (68)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Venezuela is visa-free (2)

Your odds of getting the visa: Venezuela → Netherlands

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

27,3%
of Netherlands visa applications refused in Venezuela
+12,8 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+10.6 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 16.7%, now 27.3%
11applications filed
7visas issued
3refusals
20,1%of issued visas are multi-entry
Where Netherlands visa applications are filed: Caracas

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Venezuela — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

Netherlands: good to know

Amsterdam

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+31

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Venezuela goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Netherlands

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Venezuela citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
Citizens of Venezuela can visit Netherlands visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Venezuela citizens stay in Netherlands without a visa?
Venezuela passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Venezuela or Netherlands?
The Netherlands passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 71. Global rank: Venezuela #90, Netherlands #10.
Where can Venezuela and Netherlands citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 68 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Netherlands?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Venezuela and Netherlands?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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