ETIAS Netherlands

Travel Requirements for Netherlands

Netherlands is an ETIAS destination

Netherlands is part of the ETIAS program. If you are from a visa-exempt country, you will need ETIAS to visit Netherlands.

ETIAS Requirements for Traveling to Netherlands

Netherlands is one of the 30 European countries that are part of the ETIAS program. This means that travelers from visa-exempt countries will need ETIAS authorization to visit Netherlands for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period).

If you are a citizen of an EU/Schengen country, you do not need ETIAS to travel to Netherlands. However, if you hold a passport from one of the 59 visa-exempt countries, you will need to obtain ETIAS before your trip.

Who Needs ETIAS to Visit Netherlands?

You will need ETIAS to visit Netherlands if:

You hold a passport from one of the 59 visa-exempt countries

You plan to stay in Netherlands for up to 90 days

You are traveling for tourism, business, or transit purposes

What You Can Do with ETIAS in Netherlands

With a valid ETIAS authorization, you can:

Travel to Netherlands for tourism and sightseeing

Attend business meetings and conferences

Transit through Netherlands to other destinations

Visit family and friends

Note: ETIAS does not allow you to work or study in Netherlands. For these purposes, you will need a different type of visa or permit.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are from a visa-exempt country, yes, you will need ETIAS to visit Netherlands. EU/Schengen citizens do not need ETIAS.

ETIAS allows you to stay in Netherlands for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

No, ETIAS does not allow you to work in Netherlands. You will need a work permit or visa for employment.

If you are transiting through Netherlands and staying in the international transit area, you may not need ETIAS. However, if you leave the airport, you will need ETIAS.