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Netherlands

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Overview

Explore the Netherlands...​ 

The Netherlands is famous for its flat landscapes, extensive canal systems, and iconic windmills and tulip fields.

Fun Fact: The Netherlands has more bicycles than people, with around 23 million bikes for a population of circa 17 million.

Dutch Flag

6-8hrs

Average Flight Time

Amsterdam

Capital City of the Netherlands

Dutch

Official Language

Euro

The currency used in the Netherlands is the euro (EUR), which has been the official currency since its adoption in 1999 for electronic transactions, and 2002 for cash transactions.

Europe

Europe, the world’s second-smallest continent, is situated entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.

Europe is home to 44 countries, each offering a rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and landscapes, from the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the sun-drenched beaches of the Mediterranean.

GST -3/-2

Time-Zone

Winter: GST -3

Summer: GST -2

Climate

The Netherlands experiences a temperate maritime climate characterised by mild summers and cool, damp winters. 

Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year, with frequent cloudy and windy conditions.

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Country Code: +31

Emergency Contact Numbers

 112        112        112

Visa Guidelines

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Start with the customer – find out what they want and give it to them.

​Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Parents should ensure that their child's documents meet the official travel requirements for the Netherlands.

If your child requires a visa to travel to the Netherlands, please apply using the same passport that holds their UAE residency visa. 

Review the sample documents and the relevant official checklists to ensure that all specific criteria are met.

Passport Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

Parent/Guardian NOC:

  • Required

School/College NOC:

  • Required

To confirm the entry requirements for your child to enter the Netherlands, please click here.

We recommend that all minors travelling internationally, without a parent or guardian, carry both a signed parental NOC and a school NOC with them. Samples of each are provided below. This can help to mitigate any potential issues at border control and streamline the immigration process. 

Sample Parent/Guardian NOC

Sample School NOC

Classification

  • Tourist - Type C

Entry

  • Single/Multiple

Validity

  • Varies depending on travel history

Length of Stay

  • Varies depending on visa issued

Checklist

Application Form

Parent/Guardian NOC

ETIAS will be launched in the first half of 2025, after the introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES) and implemented gradually across all 30 European countries.

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

Embassy of the Netherlands, Abu Dhabi

  •  +971 2 695 8000
  •  Centro Capital Centre, Office Tower 11, 14th Floor, Al Khaleej, Al Arabi Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Consulate General of the Netherlands, Dubai

  •  +971 4 440 7600
  •  31st Floor, Al Habtoor Business Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE

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pink and yellow tulips field
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a windmill sitting on top of a body of water
Amsterdam, England

This page was last reviewed on 20 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.