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Travel to the Netherlands from the U.S. with ETIAS
U.S. citizens will soon need an ETIAS to travel to the Netherlands. ETIAS is a new travel authorization for visa-free travelers, including Americans.
Applying for ETIAS for the Netherlands is quick and simple. U.S. citizens can apply online in just a few minutes.
This page explains all the ETIAS requirements for U.S. citizens traveling to the Netherlands.
ETIAS Netherlands for U.S. Citizens
American tourists and business travelers can go to the Netherlands without a visa for up to 90 days.
Soon, U.S. citizens will need to register with the European Travel Information and Authorization System before departure. ETIAS is not a visa, it is a visa waiver similar to the U.S. ESTA and Canadian eTA.
With ETIAS, U.S. passport holders can visit the Netherlands and any of the other countries in the Schengen Area.
ETIAS requirements for the Netherlands
To travel without a visa, U.S. citizens must meet all the ETIAS requirements for the Netherlands.
- A maximum of 90 days per 180-day period
- For tourism, business, or transit only
Americans do not meet ETIAS requirements if they will stay in the Netherlands for longer than 3 months or for other purposes such as work or long-term study.
Applicants from the U.S. also need to meet the ETIAS health and safety criteria to visit the Netherlands.
Americans need a valid passport, email address, and debit or credit card.
How soon before traveling to the Netherlands should I apply for ETIAS?
ETIAS processing is fast. Most U.S. passport holders will receive the approved visa waiver within a few business days.
U.S. citizens who travel to the Netherlands frequently do no need to apply each time. ETIAS is valid for multiple trips to the Netherlands during its 3-year validity, or until the passport expires.
Documents required to travel The Netherlands
The Netherlands is a member of the Schengen Area.
To travel to the Netherlands U.S. citizens are required to:
- Hold a valid passport
- As of 1 January 2014, the requirement to register your visit at the police has been abolished for all U.S. citizens staying for a maximum of 90 days. Only under special circ*mstances registration will be required, in which case either your nearest Dutch embassy or consulate or the Dutch Royal Military Constabulary will inform you.
- A valid ETIAS visa waiver for the Netherlands will be required from 2025.
ETIAS is not a visa, it is an electronic travel authorization for Europe and the online application will be fast and efficient.
U.S. citizens staying in the Netherlands for more than 90-days:
- ETIAS for U.S. citizens is only valid for short-term stays of up to 90 days. If you intent to remain in the Netherlands longer than 90 days, must obtain the appropriate visa.
- Applications for visas and long-term residence permits are handled by the IND. Generally speaking, U.S. citizens traveling to the Netherlands may be able to get a residence permit upon arrival without a long-stay visa, but consult your nearest Embassy/Consulate for information.
Tourist travel information about the Netherlands
The Netherlands (Nederland) is a European country. It sometimes referred to as Holland. Holland comprises the Dutch provinces of North and South Holland. It is bordered by Germany to the east, Belgium to the south, and France in the Caribbean as the Dutch territory Sint Maarten borders French territory Saint-Martin.
With over 16 million people in an area of just 41,543km², it is the most densely populated country in the European Union.
There are 20 national parks in the Netherlands, as well as hundreds of woods and lakes. Considering its small size, The Netherlands offers American tourists plenty of beautiful sightseeing attractions, with its capital Amsterdam being just one of its many exciting cities.
About the Netherlands
Capital: Amsterdam
Language: Dutch
Area: 41.543 km²
Population: over 17 million
Timezone: UTC/GTM 1
Currency: euro (€)
Code: +31
Electric sockets: 230 V AC, 50Hz. Type F also known as “Schuko”. This socket also works with plug C and plug E
U.S. Embassy in The Hague, Netherlands
Address: Lange Voorhout 102 2514 EJ The Hague
Phone: (+31) 70 310-2209
Fax: (+31) 70 310-2207
The following cities have U.S. Consulates: Amsterdam.
Interesting facts and tourist info about the Netherlands
- There are over 1,000 windmills still standing from 1850, traditionally used for a variety of purposes, from irrigation to grinding grain, only a few still operate commercially. The Kinderdijk area is a UNESCO World Heritage site home to 19 traditional windmills
- The Netherlands produces around 6 million souvenir clogs each year. Clogs are rarely worn although they are ingrained in Dutch culture
- Almost 80 percent of the world’s flower bulbs come from the Netherlands, the majority of which are tulips, making it the world’s leading tulip exporter
- Over 90% of the Dutch population speak English as a second language, the Netherlands ranks first on the EF English Proficiency Index
Medical Information and Requirements Ror the Netherlands
There are no specific vaccination requirements for traveling to the Netherlands. Americans are advised to be up-to-date with routine vaccinations and check with a medical professional for any additional recommendations based on their travel plans.
Travel insurance with medical coverage is recommended for all travelers, although it is not mandatory when applying for ETIAS.
- 020 592 3355 – Tourism Medical Service Amsterdam (TMS)
