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The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.
Americans: United States passport holders do not require a visa for travel to the Netherlands for a stay of 90 days in a
half-year period. Passports must be valid for three months after the intended length of stay and proof of sufficient funds is needed.
UK nationals: British passport holders endorsed British Citizen, British Subject, British Overseas Territories Citizen, or European Community do not require a visa for travel to the Netherlands. Other passport holders do not require a visa for a maximum of 90 days in a half-year period. Passports must be valid for the period of intended stay.
Canadians: Canadians must have a passport valid for 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.
Australians: Australians must have a passport 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. Also required are sufficient funds to cover stay, onward or return tickets and all documents necessary for next destination.
South Africans: South Africans must have a passport valid for at least three months after intended period of stay, and a Schengen visa.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport valid for at least the period of intended stay. A visa is not required.
New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens must have a passport valid for 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.
Health
There are no health risks associated with travel to the Netherlands and no inoculations are required. It is safe to drink tap water. The standard of health care in the Netherlands is very high, but the necessary health insurance provisions must be made before traveling. A reciprocal agreement exists with other EU countries, which entitles nationals to low-cost emergency medical treatment. A European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is necessary for this purpose.
Safety
Travel in Holland is fairly safe. Travelers should however always exercise caution in empty streets at night and be aware of pickpockets, particularly in central Amsterdam and at Central Station. There have been several incidents on trains from Schiphol Airport where heavily laden passengers have been targeted by thieves. There is a risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks and visitors should be vigilant in public places and tourist sites, particularly since extra security measures have been set up around the country in response to concerns about a possible terrorist attack. Police in Amsterdam are warning travelers of a new scam whereby tourists will be approached by 'plain clothes policemen' who claim to be investigating credit card fraud and counterfeit currency. Tourists are shown fake identification in the form of badges (Dutch police do not carry badges and plain clothes police will rarely conduct such an 'investigation'), and asked to hand over credit cards and money. This will be returned but with some money/cards missing. If approached, travelers are advised to ask for proper identification or to accompany them to the nearest police station. There is also an increase in the number of spiked drinks occurring in Europe.
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