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Netherlands Visa for British Citizens

Visa-free90 days max stay

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

UK passport holders are visa-free for the Netherlands under the Schengen short-stay rules (post-Brexit). UK was added to Annex II by amendment. Max 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 British passport

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

Documents required for British applicants

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

otherShort-stay Caribbean visa (90 days or less)

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. - It is mandatory to use this form to apply for a Caribbean Visa. - Complete the online Schengen visa application form (https://consular.mfaservices.nl/caribbean-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) - The portal will guide through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values. - A recent passport photograph, in colour, that satisfies prevailing international standards on size and composition; - Proof of reservation for the journey (return ticket); - Proof of a hotel reservation, if you are staying in a hotel or apartment; - A valid travel document (e.g. passport) valid at least three months beyond the validity of the visa; - A copy of the travel document’s personal information/signature page and any previously issued visa; - A guarantor’s declaration if your purpose of travel is a family visit or if you are travelling to the country concerned at the invitation of a resident, organisation or other body. - Proof of sufficient means of support (e.g. bank statements of last three months, letter of employer, recent tax return); - If you are not a national of the country in which you are resident, a copy of your valid residence permit; - Valid health insurance or travel insurance (including medical coverage) providing cover of at least 15,000 US dollars. - There may be extra requirements depending on your purpose of travel. - Application for a MinorPlease note that if you are applying for a Caribbean visa for a minor, there are additional required documents (not necessarily mentioned on the checklist): - a Schengen application form that is signed by BOTH parents of the minor; - the birth certificate of the minor (please bring the original and a clearly readable copy; the original will not be sent with the application but will be checked when submitting the application); - a copy of the identity documents of BOTH parents. IMPORTANT: the original identity document must bear/contain a signature of the holder and the copy of the identity document should also show this signature. For example, if in the passport of the parents, the signature is on a different page than the personal details page, the copy of the identity document should be of both the personal details page and the page with the signature. If the identity document is an identity card that is signed on the back, the copy of the identity document must be of both the front and back of the card. If the original identity document of the parent(s) of the minor does not bear a signature of the parent(s), the parent(s) will have to submit a notarized copy of their signature to confirm that the signature on the application form of the minor, is indeed the signature of the parent(s). - a declaration from the minor’s school consenting to their absence if the minor is travelling outside of school holidays. If the minor will be travelling alone or with only one parent, the application should also contain a signed declaration of consent from the parent or parents who will not be travelling with the minor, stating that the minor has permission to travel.If one of the parents has been allocated parental responsibility for the minor, you need to submit a copy of the signed identity document of the parent with parental responsibility, the court judgment stating that the parent has been allocated parental responsibility for the minor, the application form for the parents signed by the parent with parental authority and, if the minor is travelling alone, a letter of consent from the parent with parental responsibility. The birth certificate of the minor and the letter of consent from the school (if travelling outside school holidays) are also required .NOTE: - Please enclose all the above documents in 1 long brown envelope. Please do not write anything on the envelope.

touristTourist

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. Checklist:tourism (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-tourism/united-kingdom). 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)

medicalMedical Treatment

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. Checklist: medical reasons (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-medical/united-kingdom). 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)

studentStudy or Professional

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. Checklist: study or political, academic, cultural, sporting or religious event (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-study-event/united-kingdom). 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)

familyFamily Members Of EU/EEA Or 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: Checklist: Applying for a Schengen visa as a family member of an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-family-member-eu-eea). If you lived in the UK with your Dutch family member before January 1, 2021, the Brexit withdrawal agreement applies to you: Checklist (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/search?q=Schengen%20checklist%20Family%20member%20of%20a%20Dutch%20citizen%20%20Brexit%20withdrawal%20agreement%20United%20Kingdom) for visa facilitation under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement 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 (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)

otherSea Farer

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. Checklist: seafarers (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-seafarer/united-kingdom). 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 United Kingdom citizens — FAQ

Do British citizens need a visa for Netherlands?

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

How long can British citizens stay in Netherlands?

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

What documents do British 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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