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NetherlandsEntry and visas

Netherlands entry rules

Citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia do not need to arrange a visa for the Netherlands in advance: the stay is up to 90 days. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye need a visa from a consulate before the trip.

Checked against official sources on 9 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 9 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

The 90-in-180-days limit counts across the whole Schengen area, not the Netherlands alone. ETIAS is not running yet: once it starts, visa-free passports will need an online authorisation before travel.

Sources: EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annexes I and II · Directive 2004/38/EC, Art. 5 — entry of EU citizens (EUR-Lex) · European Commission — ETIAS · EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2026/496 on Georgian official passports

What is checked at the border

  • Your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and stay valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area.
  • Funds for the trip: the benchmark is €55 (≈ $62) per person per day; border officers apply it flexibly, depending on the length and purpose of the trip.
  • You may be asked to back up the purpose and plan of the trip: accommodation booking or host's invitation, itinerary or tour booking, return ticket.
  • At the Schengen external border, entries and exits are recorded in the electronic EES system with fingerprints and a facial image; it is gradually replacing passport stamps.

How to extend your stay

Both a Schengen visa and a visa-exempt term can be extended — by up to 90 days and only in an exceptional situation (serious illness, circumstances beyond your control, a very important personal reason). The total stay in Schengen may not exceed 180 days, and after the extension you may stay only in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Apply at the IND by appointment, no earlier than 3 weeks before your term ends; extending a visa-exempt term is free, a visa costs €30 (≈ $34). You need €55 a day and medical insurance of at least €30,000.

Overstay penalties

Overstaying can lead to an entry ban for the Netherlands and other EU countries (except Ireland) and Switzerland: 1 year for an overstay of over 3 and up to 90 days, usually 2 years, 10 years if you endanger public order and 20 years if you endanger national security. Entering during a ban is punishable: up to 6 months in prison or a fine.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for the Netherlands?
Citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia enter without a visa. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye get a visa from a consulate before the trip.
How long can I stay in the Netherlands without a visa?
90 days in any 180 days for citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia.
Can the stay be extended?
Both a Schengen visa and a visa-exempt term can be extended — by up to 90 days and only in an exceptional situation (serious illness, circumstances beyond your control, a very important personal reason). The total stay in Schengen may not exceed 180 days, and after the extension you may stay only in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Apply at the IND by appointment, no earlier than 3 weeks before your term ends; extending a visa-exempt term is free, a visa costs €30 (≈ $34). You need €55 a day and medical insurance of at least €30,000.
What happens if I overstay?
Overstaying can lead to an entry ban for the Netherlands and other EU countries (except Ireland) and Switzerland: 1 year for an overstay of over 3 and up to 90 days, usually 2 years, 10 years if you endanger public order and 20 years if you endanger national security. Entering during a ban is punishable: up to 6 months in prison or a fine.
What is checked on entry to the Netherlands?
Your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and stay valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area. Funds for the trip: the benchmark is €55 (≈ $62) per person per day; border officers apply it flexibly, depending on the length and purpose of the trip. You may be asked to back up the purpose and plan of the trip: accommodation booking or host's invitation, itinerary or tour booking, return ticket. At the Schengen external border, entries and exits are recorded in the electronic EES system with fingerprints and a facial image; it is gradually replacing passport stamps.
How can I stay in the Netherlands longer?
A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: highly skilled migrant (kennismigrant), eU Blue Card, own business — residence permit for self-employed persons, start-up — innovative company, studies at a university or college, joining a partner and family reunification.

Sources

Checked on 9 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.