Schengen Visa-Free Entry (Short Stay)
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Multiple entry
90/180-day rule applies across all Schengen states combined. EU/EEA/Swiss nationals have unrestricted freedom of movement and are not covered by this policy. Citizens of Schengen Annex II countries may enter the Netherlands and the Schengen Area without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism, business visits, or family visits. ETIAS pre-travel authorization will be required starting late 2026.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of countries listed in EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II (visa-exempt third countries).
Eligible countries: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Korea (Republic of), Macao, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States of), Moldova (Republic of), Monaco, Montenegro, Nauru, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Province of China, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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Criminal record
Must not be listed in the Schengen Information System (SIS) as a person to be refused entry. No active entry bans.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit cards, or bank statements; Minimum amount: EUR 55 per day
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservations, Airbnb confirmation, or invitation from host; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes