Entry requirements for Americans: United States passport holders do not require a visa for travel to the Netherlands, but proof of sufficient funds is needed. Visas are valid for a maximum of 90 days in a half-year period. Passports must be valid for three months after the intended length of stay.

Entry requirements for UK nationals: British passport holders do not require a visa for travel to the Netherlands. Visas are valid for a maximum of 90 days in a half-year period. Passports must be valid for the period of intended stay.

Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians must have a valid passport (must be valid at least three months after period of intended stay). No visa is required, but proof of sufficient funds is needed. Visas are valid for a maximum of 90 days in a half-year period.

Entry requirements for Australians: Australians must have a valid passport (must be valid for at least three months after period of intended stay). No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days in a half-year period.

Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans must have a passport valid for at least three months after intended period of stay, and a Schengen visa.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens must have a valid passport (must be valid at least three months after period of intended stay). No visa is required for stays of a maximum of 90 days in a half-year period, but proof of sufficient funds is needed.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport valid for at least the period of intended stay. A visa is not required for stays of up to 90 days in a half-year period.

Passport/Visa Note: The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that, in principal, allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all countries.l