Netherlands
Kingdom of the Netherlands
At a glance
Netherlands visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Netherlands depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Netherlands, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Netherlands has been a Schengen member since 1995: no passport checks at internal borders, one 90/180-day allowance for visitors.
Been to Netherlands already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
Scratch Netherlands in →Do you need a visa for Netherlands?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Netherlands — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Netherlands
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 93 countries can currently enter Netherlands visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Netherlands they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Netherlands’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Netherlands runs on 230V with plug types C, F. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Netherlands.
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Light & dark
Amsterdam swings from 8-hour winter days to 17 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 19:48.
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