Visa requirements

Do citizens of Ireland need a visa for Netherlands? — Visa-free

Here's the current entry requirement for citizens of Ireland travelling to Netherlands for tourism — and what to sort out before you go.

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Visa-free

With your Ireland passport you can enter Netherlands without a visa for short stays. Just travel with a valid passport and a return ticket.

Netherlands has 3 things to do before you fly

Add your flight date and this becomes dated steps — plus a calendar file you keep.

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Travelling on a passport from Ireland, you can enter Netherlands visa-free for short tourist stays. Carry a passport valid for your whole trip and proof of onward travel; border officers may still ask about your plans and funds.

Netherlands is in the Schengen area — this verdict effectively covers all 29 member countries under the common visa policy. See the Schengen guide

Before you fly

Passport validity
Valid for the stay
Some countries require 6 months beyond your dates
Onward travel
Return ticket
May be checked at the gate
Purpose
Tourism & business
Work requires a visa
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Netherlands is one of 95 countries you can just walk into.

Scratch off where you have actually been. Light foil came free, dark foil cost you a visa — the sheet remembers which.

Frequently asked questions

With your Ireland passport you can enter Netherlands without a visa for short stays. Just travel with a valid passport and a return ticket.

For reference only

This visa information is provided for general guidance only and may be out of date. Entry rules change frequently and depend on your specific circumstances. Always confirm requirements with the official authorities of your destination and your airline before travelling. packset.travel accepts no liability for any inaccuracies or for any loss arising from reliance on this information.

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