Netherlands Visa RequirementsFor North Korea passport holders
North Korean citizens cannot travel to the Netherlands. The Netherlands, as an EU and NATO member, enforces EU sanctions against North Korea and does not maintain diplomatic relations with North Korea.
North Korea passport holders require a visa to enter Netherlands.
No visa pathway exists for ordinary North Korean citizens for travel to the Netherlands.
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
North Korea to Netherlands: What You Need to Know
The Netherlands is a founding EU member and participates fully in EU sanctions against North Korea. The Netherlands has been active in international human rights advocacy related to North Korea. No North Korean diplomatic presence exists in the Netherlands.
How to Get There
South Korean citizens, including naturalized North Korean defectors, can travel to the Netherlands visa-free under the EU-South Korea arrangement.
Money & Banking
Financial transactions with North Korea are prohibited under EU regulations in the Netherlands. Dutch banks apply rigorous sanctions compliance screening.
Practical Tips
North Korean defectors who have obtained South Korean or other citizenship can travel to the Netherlands as citizens of their adopted countries.