→ Netherlands visa for British citizens
For UK passport holders, traveling to the Netherlands is refreshingly straightforward, enjoying visa-free access for stays up to 90 days. This convenient status means there's no application needed for the single available tourist visa type for short trips. Many visitors opt for the efficient Eurostar direct from London to Amsterdam, connecting the two capitals through a pleasant journey. Remember the one-hour time difference and that the Netherlands uses the Euro, so planning for currency exchange or card usage is a practical consideration for your visit.
Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 3+ months
- Blank pages
- 2+
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Funds proof
- $60 / day
- Health insurance
- Required
- Biometrics
- Required
Visa options
TouristCaribbean Short-Stay Visa (Aruba, Curaçao, Caribbean Netherlands, Type C Caribbean)
90d$86multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply OtherMVV – Provisional Residence Permit (Authorisation for Temporary Stay, Type D)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply OtherShort-Stay Schengen Visa (General Short Stay, Type C – Purpose: Tourism/Business/Family/etc.)
90d$97multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply WorkResidence Permit with MVV – Employment as Highly Skilled Migrant
365dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply OtherResidence Permit with MVV – Other Long-Stay Purposes (e.g. work, study, au pair)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply 90 days within any 180-day period in Schengen Area.