A number of nationalities are allowed traveling to the Netherlands without a visa. You can stay in the Netherlands for a maximum of 90 days without a visa. In 2023, there will be some changes in the area of visa-free travel to Schengen due to the introduction of ETIAS.
Travelers who are allowed to travel to the Schengen area without a visa must request prior permission to visit these Schengen countries from May 2023. This so-called travel authorization is not a visa. You request the travel authorization via the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). The application can only be made online. the exact date of the change is not yet known.
What is ETIAS?
ETIAS is the European travel information and authorization system. Nationals of 63 third countries who want to travel to the EU/Schengen and who do not require a visa must first apply for a travel authorization from the introduction of ETIAS in order to travel to the Schengen area.
Nationals of visa-exempt countries will still be able to travel to the EU without a visa. However, they must first apply for a travel authorization via ETIAS before they can travel to the EU. ETIAS will be a simple, fast and user-friendly system: in more than 95% of cases, a positive answer will be received within a few minutes. The ETIAS travel authorization remains valid for three years. An ETIAS travel authorization is valid for an unlimited number of entries.
The applicant for an ETIAS only needs a travel document (passport or equivalent) to complete it. Completing the application will take no more than 10 minutes. Every applicant between the ages of 18 and 70 must pay an electronic fee of 7 euros.
Visa-free travel conditions
Whether you can come to the Netherlands without a visa until May 2023 depends on your nationality. You still have to meet the following conditions:
- You have a passport or other travel document that is not older than 10 years.
- Your passport or travel document is valid for 3 months after departure.
- You can prove that you can pay for your entire stay (this is € 55 per day). If this fails, you can ask someone to act as a guarantor.
- You can demonstrate the purpose of your stay at the border control.
- You can prove that you have medical travel insurance.
- You have a ticket for the return journey or onward journey.
- You are not a threat to public order, national security or international relations.
Without a visa to the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom
Do you want visa-free travel to the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom such as Aruba, Curaçao or the other Caribbean parts of the Kingdom, other conditions apply. For example, it is mandatory to have valid health insurance or travel insurance for medical expenses. The minimum cover for this is USD 15.000. Your insurance covers hospital treatment, emergency treatment and repatriation (also in the event of death).
Work permit
Do you want to work during your stay in the Netherlands? Then you may have one work permit necessary. Even if this is less than 90 days. Ask your employer to check if you need this.
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