Netherlands Visa RequirementsFor Haiti passport holders
The Netherlands requires a Schengen Type C visa for Haitian passport holders, applied for at the Dutch embassy or consulate with jurisdiction over Haiti.
Haiti passport holders require a visa to enter Netherlands.
Check the current operational status of the Dutch Embassy in Port-au-Prince (haiti.nlambassade.org) or contact the Dutch Embassy in Washington D.C. to confirm the application process for Haitian nationals. Book an appointment and submit the Schengen application form with all supporting documents and the EUR 80 fee. Allow at least 15 business days for processing.
Netherlands is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Haiti to Netherlands: What You Need to Know
The Netherlands is a Schengen Area member, and Haitian nationals must apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) before travel. The visa fee is EUR 80 (approximately USD 87), permitting up to 90 days within any 180-day Schengen period. The Netherlands has a well-organized consular system and processes a high volume of Schengen visa applications.
The Dutch Embassy in Port-au-Prince has historically had a presence in Haiti given the Kingdom of the Netherlands' connection to the Caribbean region (Aruba, Curacao, Sint Maarten are Dutch constituent countries). Applicants should confirm whether the embassy in Port-au-Prince accepts Schengen visa applications given the security situation, or whether applications must be submitted at the Dutch embassy in Washington D.C. or Santo Domingo.
Required documents include the Schengen visa form, valid Haitian passport, Schengen travel insurance (EUR 30,000 minimum), hotel or host confirmations in the Netherlands, round-trip flight bookings, three months of bank statements, and documentation of employment or income in Haiti.
Practical Tips
The Netherlands has Caribbean territories (Aruba, Curacao) that are destinations in themselves. If your ultimate destination is one of those islands rather than mainland Netherlands, the visa requirements differ. For mainland Netherlands (Schengen), a full Schengen application is required. Note that Dutch consular officers are thorough and value well-organized, consistent documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Haitian nationals need a Schengen visa for the Netherlands?
Yes, the Netherlands is a Schengen member and Haitian passport holders require a Schengen Type C visa. The fee is approximately USD 87 for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Where do Haitians apply for a Dutch Schengen visa?
The Dutch Embassy in Port-au-Prince has historically had a presence in Haiti. Confirm whether it is currently processing Schengen applications or whether you need to apply at the Dutch Embassy in Washington D.C. or Santo Domingo.
Does the Netherlands Schengen visa cover other Schengen countries?
Yes, a Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands is valid for all 27 Schengen Area member states for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Is the Dutch Caribbean different from mainland Netherlands for visa purposes?
Yes, the Dutch Caribbean territories (Aruba, Curacao, Sint Maarten) are not part of the Schengen Area and have different entry requirements. A Schengen visa for the Netherlands does not automatically allow entry to the Dutch Caribbean islands.