2 missions of Netherlands in Belarus: Embassy Office of the Netherlands in Minsk, Belarus; Embassy Office of the Netherlands in Minsk, Belarus. Addresses…
Head of mission: Mr. René Kersten, Head of Embassy Office (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Belarus, 3 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Erik-Jan van Oosterhout, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. (as of 2015)
The Netherlands is an appealing destination for some Belarusian travelers, thanks to its famous canals, tulip fields, windmills, and historic cities. With around 500,000 Belarusians traveling abroad annually, a portion may be drawn to the country's unique blend of urban sophistication and rustic charm.
The Netherlands is considered one of the safest countries in Europe for tourists, including those from Belarus. It ranks 9th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, significantly safer than Belarus, which ranks 38th. Additionally, the Netherlands holds the 18th position out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, compared to Belarus at 110th. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in the Netherlands is notably lower, with 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to Belarus's rate of 2.4. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with the Netherlands at 0.4 versus Belarus at 1.7. Regarding organized crime, the Netherlands generally has lower indices in various categories, particularly in state crime (2.5 for the Netherlands vs. 9.0 for Belarus). While both countries have similar scores in some areas, the overall crime environment in the Netherlands is safer for tourists.