Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of Syria need a visa for the Netherlands?
SyriaNetherlandsVisa requiredNationals of Syria need a visa for short stays in the Netherlands. (Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annex I)
Diaspora: about 153,160 people born in Syria live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Schengen tourist & business visaNetherlands issues the uniform Schengen short-stay (type C) visa for tourism, business and visits to family or friends, valid for up to 90 days in any 180-day period in all Schengen countries. You apply to Netherlands when it is your main or only destination, normally in your country of legal residence, using NetherlandsWorldwide. The core rules (fee, insurance, passport and timing) are set by the EU Visa Code and are the same in every Schengen state; Netherlands sets its own application channels, and sets means of subsistence at EUR 55 per person per day.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.