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Netherlands Visa for Canadian Citizens

Visa-free90 days max stay

Yes — Canadian passport holders can enter Netherlands visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

Visa-free for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. Source: EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II (consolidated as of 03 February 2025).

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Entering Netherlands on a Canadian passport

  • → Travel with just your valid Canadian passport. No visa or prior application needed.
  • See the exact document checklist for Canadian applicants, by visa type.
  • → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.

Documents required for Canadian applicants

The exact documents Canadian citizens must submit for Netherlands, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

businessBusiness

You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/can/en/nld/travel-insurance) Please see the checklist for a business visa with the complete list of requirements. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1NwxkeArh2LxHfdMal5MFM/0843c60b2b1f69308cd91abc470ee6a3/checklist-business-updated.pdf) Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-form)

otherLong-stay Caribbean Visa

You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Please note: you can apply for a visa only when you have applied for your residence permit (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa/checklist/long-stay) and your application has been approved. For Curaçao, provisional approval is enough. Step 1: Complete the application form Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/caribbean-visa/long-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-form) Step 2: Get all the required documents-Checklist Get all the documents required for your application. When filling in the online application form, you will see which documents you need to provide and which requirements they must meet. Checklist (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa) For every document submitted, you must provide the original (to show at the counter) and a photocopy (to be attached to the visa file). The documents must have been drawn up in (or translated into) Dutch, English, French or Spanish. Passport A passport or other travel document containing at least two blank pages. It should be valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom. Documents for children under 18 If you are applying for a visa for a child under 18, you must provide the child’s birth certificate and an identity document for each parent. Proof of legal residence You must be able to prove that you are legally resident in the country you are applying from. To do this, you can show your passport, residence permit or a visa. Photo See under Photo specifications. Photocopy of letter from immigration service Has your residence permit application been approved by the local immigration service? If so, you must submit a photocopy of the letter your sponsor received. - Aruba: temporary admission document (VTA) - St Maarten: landing permit - Curaçao: you do not need to provide a copy of the letter - Bonaire, St Eustatius, Saba: authorisation for temporary stay (MVV-BES) You should also bring any additional documents listed in the letter. Step 3: Make an appointment online Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment at your preferred location using the online appointment system (https://online.vfsglobal.com/GlobalAppointment/Account/RegisteredLogin?q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon/x/MI24mBrB3J1rBC1vdDKa5IQdrJXKYTs+DdVJBpH9l4l7HpqmRvLSWVvCgAOQvngoRkivmZPq19ojxHeihfkHKp+dVHgyFZC7mtJvtPcY8Xr). Applicants are requested to submit digital visa application form. Handwritten forms are not accepted. To submit your application, please create an account and complete the form using the following link: Create an account - Consular Services (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/create-account) For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-form)

familyFamily member of EU/ EEA/ Swiss Nationals

You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Go to the checklist to see which documents you need to submit with your application: Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/can/en/nld/travel-insurance) Checklist for a family members of EU/EEA/Swiss nationals (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-family-member-eu-eea). In case you are a parent of a Dutch national under 18: Checklist for parent(s) of Dutch nationals under 18 (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-chavez-vilchez) Complete the online Schengen visa application form which will contribute to the fastest possible processing of your application file, print it and take it to your appointment https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay) Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-form)

otherOrange Carpet Programme

Ask your contact person which documents you need. You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Please ask the contact person at your company or organization which documents you must submit. Always submit all required documents. If documents are missing, your application may be rejected. Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. Need help? See more information about applying for a Schengen visa through the Orange Carpet Visa Facility on NetherlandsWorldwide (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/apply-schengen-visa-orange-carpet).

otherVISA AFTER APPROVED APPEAL

You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/can/en/nld/travel-insurance) - A valid travel document - The no-objection letter (and a copy) stating that your objection has been successful - Any documents mentioned in the no-objection letter (if applicable). For example, - hotel - flight reservation - proof of insurance Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-form)

familyVisiting Family/Friends

You need several documents to apply for a Schengen visa. Always submit all documents. Your application may be rejected if you fail to do so. Please see the checklist for a visiting family or friends visa with the complete list of requirements. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3e0YxNQ5YNPIQsGpvZZUCv/660f3d0b828fa985dfad3dc853bc23f0/checklist-visiting-family-and-friends-updated.pdf) - Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/can/en/nld/travel-insurance) Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay). Only forms completed online receive a unique code. Forms without a unique code may cause issues when processing your application. Print this form and submit it along with the other documents. Handwritten forms are not accepted. For more information, please visit the Ministry website Where can I get a visa application form for the Netherlands? (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-application-form)

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Netherlands visa for Canada citizens — FAQ

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Netherlands?

Yes — Canadian passport holders can enter Netherlands visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

How long can Canadian citizens stay in Netherlands?

Canadian passport holders can stay in Netherlands for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Canadian citizens need for Netherlands?

A valid passport plus the Netherlands document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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