Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
The Netherlands is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen
Agreement.
Passport valid for at least 3 months after the last day of
the intended visit required by all except (a) 1.
nationals of EU countries, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Malta,
Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland holding a valid
national ID card. (b) holders of Certificate of Identity
issued by the Government of Cyprus to nationals of Cyprus. (c)
holders of a Hong Kong Certificate of Identity.
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 3
months:
(a) nationals referred to in the chart and under
passport exemptions above;
(b) nationals of Andorra,
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, China
(PR), Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus (except holders of
Certificate of Identity issued by the Government of Cyprus,
who do require a visa), Czech Republic, Ecuador, El
Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR),
Hungary, Israel, Korea (Rep. of), Latvia, Lithuania, Macau
(SAR), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand,
Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, San
Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Uruguay, Vatican
City and Venezuela;
(c) transit passengers continuing their
journey within 72 hours by the same or first connecting
aircraft, provided holding onward or return documentation and
not leaving the airport.
Some nationals passing through The Netherlands always
require a transit visa, even when not leaving the airport.
Transit passengers are advised to check transit regulations
with the relevant Embassy or Consulate before travelling.
A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued
free of charge for the relevant schengen member nationals, for
tourist, business and private visits. Short-stay,
Multiple-entry and Transit visas are available
for between $24-$45, although prices are subject to change.
All visas are subject to a visa handling charge of between $9-$55, depending on the type of visa. The Consulate (or
Consular section at Embassy) can be contacted for further
details.
Spouses and children of EU nationals (providing spouse’s
passport and the original marriage certificate are produced),
and nationals of some other countries, receive their visas
free of charge (enquire at Embassy or Consulate for details).
Nationals of the Dominican Republic, Ghana, India, Nigeria and
Pakistan should have their marriage and birth certificates
verified and legalised by the relevant Netherlands Embassy or
a visa fee will be charged.
Short-stay visas are valid for 6 months from date of issue
for single or multiple entries of maximum 90 days per entry.
Transit visas are valid for single or multiple entries of
maximum 5 days per entry, including the day of arrival. Visas
cannot be extended; a new application must be made each time.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). Travellers visiting just one Schengen
country should apply to the Consulate of that country;
travellers visiting more than one Schengen country should
apply to the Consulate of the country chosen as the main
destination or the country they will enter first (if
they have no main destination).
(a) Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than the
validity of the visa) containing a blank page to affix the
visa. (b) Completed application form(s). (c) Passport-size
photo(s). (d) Fee, where applicable (payable in cash or by
postal order). (e) In certain cases, a letter indicating
purpose of the visit or an accommodation booking. (f) Evidence
of sufficient funds for period of stay (eg bank statements or
travellers cheques). (g) For business visas, a recent letter
from the applicant’s employer, solicitor, bank manager or
local Chamber of Commerce. (h) For students, a letter from the
applicant’s school or university.
The number of forms and photos required is dependent on the
nationality of the applicant.
Normally within 24 hours, but can take up to 3 months for
certain nationals.
Work permit and residence permit required for non EU
nationals. Enquire at Consulate (or Consular section at the
Embassy) for further information.
PO Box 458, 2260 MG Leidschendam, The Netherlands
Tel:
(70) 370 5705. Fax: (70) 320 1654.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.holland.com/
Rabies may be present in animals. For those at high
risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you
are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more
information, consult the Health appendix.
The standard of health care (and other social services) is
very high, with an unusually high proportion of the national
income devoted to public health. In 1993, there were 6969
General Practitioners and 152 hospitals with 4.1 hospital beds
per 1000 inhabitants. There is a reciprocal health agreement
with all other EU countries. Further information can be obtained from The
Netherlands General Sickness Insurance Fund (Algemeen
Nederlands Onderling Ziekenfonds – ANOZ), at Kaap Hoorndreef
24-28, Utrecht, or the local sickness insurance office.
Certain strong medicines can be taken to The Netherlands if
they are accompanied by a doctor’s prescription. Outside of
the EU, The Netherlands has reciprocal health agreements with
Cape Verde, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey and Yugoslavia (Serbia
and Montenegro). All other travellers are advised to take out
full medical insurance. For police, fire or ambulance
emergencies, dial 112 anywhere in the country.
Jan 1 2002 New Year’s Day. Mar 29 Good
Friday. Apr 1 Easter Monday. Apr 30 Queen’s Day.
May 5 National Liberation Day. May 9 Ascension
Day. May 20 Whit Monday. Dec 25-26 Christmas.
Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Apr 18 Good Friday.
Apr 20 Easter Monday. Apr 30 Queen’s Day. May
5 National Liberation Day. Jun 8 Ascension Day.
Jun 9 Whit Monday. Dec 25-26 Christmas.
Destination Guide – The Netherlands
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Note
Passports
Visas
Note
Types of visa and cost
Note
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Note
Working days required
Temporary residence
Addresses
Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
| British | yes | no | no |
| Australian | yes | no | no |
| Canadian | yes | no | no |
| USA | yes | no | no |
| Other EU | 1 | no | no |
| Japanese | yes | no | no |
| Toerisme Recreatie Nederland (Netherlands Board of Tourism) |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | no |
| Cholera | no | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | no | n/a |
| Malaria | no | n/a |
| Food and Drink | no | n/a |