You need a visa for Netherlands if you have a Yemeni passport

These visas exist for Netherlands, but they cannot be applied for online with Yemeni nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Netherlands?

Yes. Yemeni citizens need a visa for Netherlands. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Netherlands may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond planned departure with 2 blank pages
Biometric photo: 35x45mm, white background, recent within 6 months
Travel insurance covering minimum 30,000 EUR medical expenses
Confirmed hotel reservations or host invitation letter
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, employment letter)
Round-trip flight reservation or detailed travel itinerary

Entry requirements for Yemeni travellers

These rules apply specifically to Yemeni passport holders entering Netherlands as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Transit visa
Travelers need a visa to transit through Netherlands. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling. For details on specific airline and airport conditions and transit facilities, please check the source and contact the government for more details.
- This airport transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers as long as their next destination is outside of the Schengen area: -Holders of a valid visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen member state; -Holders of a valid residence permit issued by United Kingdom; -Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, Japan, United States, European Union or European Economic Area member state; -Holders of a valid visa for one or more of the overseas countries and territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba); -Holders of a valid residence permit issued by the European Union or European Economic Area member state; -Holders of a residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino, or United States that guarantees the unrestricted right of return; -Holders of a residence permit issued by one or more of the overseas countries and territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba); -Travelers who are a family member of a citizen of the EU, EEA or Switzerland.
Last checked 2026-07-14
May be required
Entry requirements for traveling with pets (dogs and cats)
Travelers should check with their airline for pet transport requirements before traveling, as policies differ. Dogs and cats traveling into the EU from outside the EU must meet entry requirements that vary by country of origin. Pets must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. Additional requirements may apply depending on where travel originates. Travelers can check the specific requirements for their country of origin on the EU government's pet travel page. Travelers bringing other animals should check the national rules of their destination country directly.
EU Pet Entry Requirements Last checked 2026-07-14

A look at Netherlands

Amsterdam's historic canals — a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010
Rotterdam — Europe's largest port and a hub for international commerce
Schiphol Airport — one of Europe's busiest and most connected international hubs
Keukenhof Gardens — the world's largest flower garden, open spring only