Eswatini passport → Netherlands

Do Swazi citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?

Visa required in advance

Swazi passport holders need a visa for the Netherlands, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: netherlandsworldwide.nl

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Netherlands at a glance

Capital: Amsterdam
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: Dutch
Calling code: +31
Region: Western Europe

Read the Netherlands travel guide →

NL52.5°N · 5.8°EPhoto: Urdulife · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Canals, bikes and spring tulipsKeukenhof Gardens · Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum · Anne Frank House

Netherlands for other passports

EswatiniVisa 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 Swazi passport holders

AustriaVisa required
BelgiumVisa required
FranceVisa required
GermanyVisa required
LiechtensteinVisa required
LuxembourgVisa required
MonacoVisa required
SwitzerlandVisa required

Common questions

Do Swazi citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?

Swazi passport holders need a visa for the Netherlands, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Swazi citizens stay in the Netherlands?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Swazi citizens get a visa on arrival in the Netherlands?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Swazi citizens visit without a visa?

64 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Eswatini passport ranks #65 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.