Netherlands profile
Europe · 11 indices with data
A summary of where Netherlands stands across our published indices — every score normalised 0–100, with its global rank.
Netherlands (Europe) has data on 11/14 PI indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #3/198 (96.3/100). Passport rank #3/198. Global Citizenship Score 79.8/100 (#15/199).
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Entering Netherlands
Of 197 passports with data, 92 are visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 use an eTA, 0 need an e-Visa and 105 need a consular visa.
The Netherlands passport can reach 202 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance.
Immigration authority: Netherlands — Schengen common visa policy (EU Reg. 2018/1806, Annex II) · Last checked: 15 Oct 2026
Regional position and data sources
Comparison with countries and territories in the same region that have data for each index. Regional rank uses descending scores; ties share a rank. Europe.
| Indices | Score (0–100) | Regional median | Regional rank | Data date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Index | 96.3 | 93.7 | #2 / 44 | 2026-10-15 | An in-house bilateral visa matrix, taken from each destination government's own source. 2026-10-15 |
| Quality of Life Index | 85.6 | 80.7 | #6 / 43 | 2026-09-14 | UNDP + UN SDG Global Database + World Bank governance indicators (CC-BY). 2026-09-14 |
| Cost of Living Index | 42.4 | 55.6 | #33 / 42 | 2026-08-28 | World Bank ICP + World Bank WDI + inflation (CC-BY). 2026-08-28 |
| Education Index | 89.2 | 79.0 | #3 / 43 | 2026-09-14 | World Bank WDI + Human Capital Index (CC-BY). 2026-09-14 |
| Global Safety Index | 92.1 | 87.8 | #14 / 43 | 2026-09-14 | UNODC + World Bank governance indicators + WHO + UCDP armed-conflict data (CC-BY). 2026-09-14 |
| Healthcare Index | 84.5 | 76.1 | #11 / 42 | 2026-08-28 | World Bank WDI + UN universal health coverage indicator (CC-BY). 2026-08-28 |
| Tax Freedom Index | 38.3 | 61.4 | #39 / 42 | 2026-09-14 | OECD Tax Database + national tax authorities (tax-rate table compiled by us). 2026-09-14 |
| Wealth Protection Index | 84.0 | 75.0 | #12 / 43 | 2026-09-14 | World Bank governance indicators + inflation + banking-system soundness (non-performing loans, capital adequacy) — CC-BY. 2026-09-14 |
| Family Relocation Score | 83.0 | 78.1 | #5 / 43 | 2026-10-15 | Composite of Prosperous Intelligence component index scores. 2026-10-15 |
| Global Citizenship Score | 79.8 | 75.7 | #9 / 43 | 2026-10-15 | Composite of Prosperous Intelligence component index scores. 2026-10-15 |
| Retirement Destination Index | 70.3 | 71.3 | #24 / 42 | 2026-10-15 | Composite of Prosperous Intelligence component index scores. 2026-10-15 |
Passport strength components
- Visa-free
- 164 destinations
- Visa on arrival
- 23 destinations
- eTA
- 15 destinations
- e-Visa
- 31 destinations
e-Visa is shown for comparison but does not contribute to passport strength.
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
Only records marked active/new in the data snapshot are shown; this does not confirm that a policy remains in force today. USD amounts are reference conversions, not total costs or quotes. Check the government source before using them.
| Programme | Type | Status in the dataset | Minimum converted capital (USD) | Source checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence permit self-employed person (essential Dutch interest) | BIZ | active | 4,860 | 2026-06-30 |
| Residence permit for a start-up (IND) | STARTUP | active | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Startup visa (residence permit for foreign startups) | STARTUP | active | — | 2026-06-30 |
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