COUNTRY
Netherlands
Rank
#3
Visa-free
131
Rank
#3
Visa-free
131
Bloc
Income tax
49%
Capital gains
32%
Regime
Standard High
Rank
#3
Visa-free
131
Bloc
Income tax
49%
Capital gains
32%
Regime
Standard High
PASSPORT • PASS • PASAPORTE
Netherlands Passport
131 visa-free destinations.
Visa-free
131
Global rank
#3
World reach
91%
About the Netherlands passport
The Netherlands passport holds a top-3 global ranking, placing its holders among those with the widest visa-free reach worldwide. It covers 182 of 199 countries. Alongside Belgium and Denmark, it sits among the world's strongest travel documents. Holders cover 91% of the world without advance visa arrangements, placing them well above the global average. Of the 182 accessible destinations, 131 require no visa at all, 8 accept an electronic travel authorization, 43 offer visa on arrival.
Tax in Netherlands
Netherlands applies a top marginal income tax rate of 49% and a capital gains tax rate of 32%. The country operates a standard high tax regime.
Bloc and regional context
Netherlands is a member of the European Union, granting holders the right to live, work, and study across 27 EU member states plus 4 Schengen associates.
Where Netherlands passport holders can travel
Netherlands passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the following 164 destinations:
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