ETIAS Netherlands for British
ETIAS APPLICATIONETIAS stands for European Travel Information Authorisation System, and it is a new travel authorisation implemented by the EU for British visitors travelling to the Netherlands and the rest of Schengen area states.
The ETIAS is a visa waiver, not a visa, and will soon be a mandatory document when visiting Dutch territory from the UK.
The Netherlands entry requirements from the UK
With the introduction of the ETIAS, UK travellers visiting the Netherlands will need to meet the following entry requirements:
- Having a passport valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from the Schengen Area and not older than 10 years
- Having an approved ETIAS visa waiver
ETIAS will be easy to request online and will allow UK citizens to visit the Netherlands for up to 90 days within every 180-day period for tourism, transit (if leaving and re-entering the airport), study or business.
The validity of the ETIAS will be of 3 years from the date of approval or until the expiry date of the passport, depending on which happens first.
ETIAS grants Britons multiple entries into the Netherlands.
When will ETIAS be necessary to travel from the UK to the Netherlands?
ETIAS will likely be required to travel from the UK to the Netherlands in 2026. The official launch date is not yet available.
Currently, and until the launch of the ETIAS program, UK travellers can still travel to the Netherlands visa-free for stays of up to 3 months out of every 6 months.
How to apply for ETIAS Netherlands?
To apply for the ETIAS for the Netherlands, UK visitors should complete an online application form and pay the ETIAS processing fee by credit or debit card.
In the online application form, British nationals must provide their personal and passport details, including:
- Full Name
- Nationality
- Date and place of birth
- Passport number and issuing country
- Passport date of issuance and expiry
- Contact details including home address and phone number
- A valid email address
In addition to these details, applicants are required to answer a set of security-related questions.
Note: All the information provided must be accurate. Errors, including spelling mistakes, can lead to a delay in obtaining the ETIAS. Applicants must make sure they submit the application accurately filled in.
Most ETIAS applications are approved within 24 to 48 hours. In some cases, the process can take slightly longer. To be sure they will obtain their ETIAS Netherlands in time for their trip, UK citizens should apply at least 72 hours before departure.
Travel to the Netherlands after Brexit
Even after Brexit, UK travellers can still visit the Netherlands visa-free for short-term stays. However, the UK exit from the EU has brought along a few changes in international travel:
- British citizens now need a valid passport to visit the Netherlands, which must be no older than 10 years on the day of arrival in the Netherlands and valid for at least 3 months after the intended exit date
- UK passports are no longer accepted at the dedicated EU border gates at airport arrivals
- Long-term study or employment in the Netherlands may only be possible with a visa
- UK travellers may be asked to show proof of a return ticket and sufficient funds for their intended stay in the Netherlands
Netherlands Information
The Netherlands is a European country bordered by Germany and Belgium. Aside from the mainland, the Netherlands also holds overseas territories in the Caribbean, namely Aruba, Curaçao and Saint Maarten.
The Netherlands is a popular tourist destination. In 2019, the country has seen over 20 million international arrivals.
Around 2 million British citizens travel to the Netherlands each year, with roughly half of them visiting Amsterdam.
- Capital CityAmsterdam
- LanguageDutch
- CurrencyEuro
- Plug TypesTypes C and F
- Emerency Phone Number112
Recommended insurances to travel to the Netherlands
The UK EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) remains valid also outside the UK until the date of expiry mentioned on the card.
After the EHIC has expired, British nationals must get a GHIC (Global Health Insurance Card), which will allow them to receive free or reduced state healthcare in the Netherlands and other EU countries.
The EHIC and the GHIC are not valid in Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland.
Aside from health insurance, UK travellers are also encouraged to get travel insurance to travel to the Netherlands.
British representation in the Netherlands
The UK has one embassy and one additional consulate in the Netherlands.
The following are the addresses of these diplomatic missions:
British Embassy in The Hague
The Hague
Lange Voorhout 10, 2514 ED 'S-Gravenhag, Netherlands
British Consulate General in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Koningslaan 44, 1075 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Netherlands representation in the UK
The Netherlands has a total of 10 representations in the UK.
Below are the locations of the embassy and the main consulates:
Netherlands Embassy in London
London
38, Hyde Park Gate, London SW7 5DP, United Kingdom
Netherlands Honorary Consulate in Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Bishop's Court, 29 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YL, United Kingdom
Netherlands Honorary Consulate in Belfast
Belfast
All-Route Shipping (N.I.) Ltd, 14-16 West Bank Road, Belfast BT3 9JL, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Netherlands Honorary Consulate in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Baird House, 4 Lower Gilmore Bank, Edinburgh EH3 9QP, United Kingdom
Netherlands Honorary Consulate in Hull
Hull
Crowle House, 41 High Street, P. O. Box 12, Hull HU1 1RJ, United Kingdom
Most important airports in the Netherlands
There are several international airports in the Netherlands, both in continental Europe and in the Caribbean Netherlands.
The following are the most important international airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Amsterdam
AMS
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Rotterdam/The Hague
RTM
Eindhoven Airport
Eindhoven
EIN
Maastricht Aachen Airport
Maastricht/Beek
MST
Groningen Airport Eelde
Groningen/Eelde
GRQ
Flamingo International Airport
Bonaire (Caribbean Netherlands)
BON
Queen Beatrix International Airport
Aruba (Caribbean Netherlands)
AUA