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China passport to Netherlands
The matrix records a Schengen short-stay visa for Chinese passports to the Netherlands. Whether you airside-transit Schiphol decides airport-transit vs entry visa. Snapshot 2026-10.
Short answer: China passport holders need a visa for Netherlands, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Carriers check transit-visa type on connections to the UK, Ireland or onwards. Do not assume an airside change needs no visa.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Netherlands lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — China is not one of them.
- China passports get “Visa required” at 84 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Netherlands passports get “Visa free” in China.
Nearby passports travelling to Netherlands
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
ChinaNetherlands- Typical duration
- 11.3 hours
- From
- PVG · CAN · CTU
- To
- AMS
Airlines China Southern Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
China
Country profile
Capital
Beijing
Population
1.41 billion
Area
9,596,960 km²
Currency
Chinese yuan CNY
Languages
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
1.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Han Chinese91.1%
- ethnic minorities8.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Netherlands
Country profile
Capital
Amsterdam
Population
18.1 million
Area
41,526 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Dutch
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
3 million · 2024
Migrant share
16.2%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Dutch75.4%
- other9.3%
- EU6.4%
- Turkish2.4%
- Moroccan2.4%
- Surinamese2.1%
- Other2%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C / Type F
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+31
Airports
AMS · EIN · RTM · MST
Highlights
- Anne Frank House
- Keukenhof
- Grachtengordel
- Kinderdijk
China · Visa required
FAQ
Does a China passport need a visa for Netherlands?
The matrix records a Schengen short-stay visa for Chinese passports to the Netherlands. Whether you airside-transit Schiphol decides airport-transit vs entry visa.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Netherlands immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Netherlands typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Netherlands mission.
What about a Netherlands passport entering China?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Netherlands as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination. Visa-exempt passports use the EES entry/exit system. ETIAS will apply on the EU timetable — confirm whether your passport is in scope before travel.