Germany passport → Netherlands
Do German citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Visa-free entry
German passport holders can visit the Netherlands without a visa.
Official entry rules: netherlandsworldwide.nl
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Netherlands at a glance
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Dutch
- Calling code
- +31
- Region
- Western Europe
NL52.5°N · 5.8°EPhoto: Urdulife · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNetherlands for other passports
- GermanyVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Europe for German passport holders
AustriaVisa-free
BelgiumVisa-free
FranceVisa-free
LiechtensteinVisa-free
LuxembourgVisa-free
MonacoVisa-free90 days
SwitzerlandVisa-free
Common questions
Do German citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
German passport holders can visit the Netherlands without a visa.
How long can German citizens stay in the Netherlands?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can German citizens get a visa on arrival in the Netherlands?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can German citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Germany passport ranks #6 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.