Entry/Exit Requirements

Entry Requirements at a Glance

How different passports are treated entering Netherlands. Don't see yours? Check any passport instantly »

Passport	Requirement	Typical stay	Approval Rate
Australia	Visa not required	90 days	—
Bangladesh	Visa required	—	52.5%
Brazil	Visa not required	90 days	—
Canada	Visa not required	90 days	—
China	Visa required	—	96.2%
Germany	Freedom of movement	—	—
India	Visa required	—	79.3%
Nigeria	Visa required	—	—
Philippines	Visa required	—	96.2%
Singapore	Visa not required	90 days	—
United Arab Emirates	Visa not required	90 days	—
United Kingdom	Visa not required	90 days	—
United States of America	Visa not required	90 days	—
Vietnam	Visa required	—	91.7%

Sourced from live visa requirement data. Provided for general guidance only and may not reflect the latest rule changes — confirm with the relevant embassy or consulate before booking travel. Approval rates link to the full Visa Statistics breakdown.

Netherlands Visa FAQ

Do US citizens need a visa for Netherlands?

No. As a Schengen Area member, Netherlands is visa-free for US citizens for up to 90 days within any 180-day period — this allowance is shared across all 29 Schengen countries combined, not per country. ETIAS (a €20 pre-travel authorization, not a visa) is not yet required as of September 2026; its launch has slipped to 2027.

Source: Netherlands national immigration authority.

Netherlands Entry/Exit General Information

The Netherlands is a party to the Schengen Agreement. As such, you may enter the Netherlands for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. The 90-day period begins when you enter any of the Schengen group of countries. If you are traveling for any other purpose, or if you intend to stay longer than 90 days, you should inquire about the appropriate visa at the Dutch Embassy or a Dutch Consulate in the United States. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. We recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months whenever you travel abroad to avoid unintended travel disruptions. You need sufficient funds and a return airline ticket. For further details about travel into and within Schengen countries, please see our Schengen fact sheet

Visit the Embassy of the Netherlands' website for the most current visa information. Information on work, residency, and immigration requirements in the Netherlands can be found on the website of the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service.

For further information, contact the Embassy of the Netherlands at 4200 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20008, one of the Dutch consulates in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, or Miami, or one of the various honorary Dutch consulates throughout the United States. Additional information is available on the Dutch Board of Tourism and Conventions website. 

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of The Netherlands.

Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page.