→ Netherlands visa for Emirati citizens
For United Arab Emirates passport holders, visiting the picturesque Netherlands is refreshingly straightforward, as you are granted visa-free entry. This permits a maximum stay of up to 90 days for tourism, which is the sole visa type required for short visits. As an Emirati traveler, you'll find the serene canals and historic gabled houses of Amsterdam a charming contrast to the modern skylines of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Numerous direct flights connect major UAE hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Amsterdam Schiphol, typically taking around 6 to 7 hours, ensuring a smooth journey.
Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 3+ months
- Blank pages
- 2+
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Funds proof
- $60 / day
- Health insurance
- Required
- Biometrics
- Required
Visa options
TouristCaribbean Short-Stay Visa (Aruba, Curaçao, Caribbean Netherlands, Type C Caribbean)
90d$86multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply OtherMVV – Provisional Residence Permit (Authorisation for Temporary Stay, Type D)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply OtherShort-Stay Schengen Visa (General Short Stay, Type C – Purpose: Tourism/Business/Family/etc.)
90d$97multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply WorkResidence Permit with MVV – Employment as Highly Skilled Migrant
365dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply OtherResidence Permit with MVV – Other Long-Stay Purposes (e.g. work, study, au pair)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply 90 days within any 180-day period in Schengen Area.