Do I Need a Visa for The Hague, Netherlands from India?
For Indian passport holders · Updated March 2026
Visa Details
As the Netherlands is part of the Schengen Area, Indian passport holders require a Schengen visa for entry. This visa must be obtained before traveling. Once granted, a Schengen visa allows access to the Netherlands and other Schengen countries. For transit: No airport transit visa required for Indians, unlike some other Schengen countries!
Already Have Another Visa?
Holding certain visas can make entry to Netherlands easier for Indians:
Transit Through Netherlands
No transit visa needed for Indians transiting through Netherlands.
Extended transit with valid visas:
GOOD NEWS: Unlike France, Germany, Spain, and Czech Republic, the Netherlands does NOT require an airport transit visa for Indian passport holders! You can transit through Amsterdam Schiphol without a transit visa. Indians with UK visa transiting to UK are also exempt.
Schengen Area Country
Netherlands is part of the Schengen Area. A single Schengen visa gives you access to all 27 Schengen countries. Apply through the embassy of the country you'll spend the most time in.
See all Schengen countriesQuick Summary
- Visa Status
- 📋Visa Required
- Conditional Entry
- Yes — 1 visa offer easier access
- Transit
- Transit possible without visa
- Zone
- Schengen Area
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Full Netherlands Visa Info
This page shows visa requirements for visiting The Hague. For complete Netherlands visa details including transit rules and all conditions, see the country page.
Netherlands visa requirements