Turkish citizens moving to Kingdom of the Netherlands
Applicants from TR access NL through standard third-country visa routes listed below. Consult the destination's primary-source links for current eligibility and processing windows.
Tourist entry
No. Turkish nationals require a visa to enter Kingdom of the Netherlands, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
- Schengen Area
Consular processing: Applicable consular post in origin country
Routes with nationality-specific notes
All Kingdom of the Netherlands routes
Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant)
Primary sponsored work route for high-skill workers hired by IND-recognised sponsors.
Orientation year (Zoekjaar)
Unrestricted 1-year residence permit for recent graduates of Dutch or top-ranked international universities.
Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) entrepreneur
Treaty-based self-employment residence for US nationals starting a business in the Netherlands.
Startup Visa (Netherlands)
1-year residence permit for founders working with a recognised Dutch startup facilitator.
Dutch Student residence permit
Study residence for international students enrolled at Dutch higher-education institutions.
Partner residence (Dutch national or resident sponsor)
Residence permit for partners, spouses, and registered partners of Dutch residents and citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Can Turkish citizens enter Kingdom of the Netherlands without a visa?
No. Turkish nationals require a visa to enter Kingdom of the Netherlands, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which Kingdom of the Netherlands visa routes are best suited to Turkish applicants?
Common general routes used by Turkish applicants include EU Blue Card (Netherlands). Applicants from TR access NL through standard third-country visa routes listed below. Consult the destination's primary-source links for current eligibility and processing windows.
Where do Turkish applicants typically apply for a Kingdom of the Netherlands visa?
Applications are typically processed at Applicable consular post in origin country. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Kingdom of the Netherlands's immigration authority without a consular visit.