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Do British citizens need visa for Amsterdam?

If you are the holder of a British passport, you do not need a visa to visit the Netherlands. If you have a different nationality and are unsure what the visa requirements are, check whether you need a visa to visit the Netherlands.



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How Long Can UK Citizens Stay in the EU After Brexit? After Brexit, you can stay in the EU, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. For any trip longer than 90 days, you must apply for the appropriate visa and residence permit.

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As of September 2023, UK citizens can travel visa free to 184 countries and territories:
  • Albania.
  • American Samoa **
  • Andorra.
  • Anguilla.
  • Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Argentina.
  • Armenia.
  • Aruba.


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You can travel to countries in the Schengen area, which France is part of, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel: as a tourist.

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The majority of foreign nationals wishing to stay in the Netherlands for up to three months require a short stay visa or Schengen visa (Schengenvisum). Foreign nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland as well as some other countries are exempt from the visa requirement.

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If you want to stay in the Netherlands for longer than 90 days and you are not a national of an EU country, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland or Switzerland, you will need a residence permit. Often, you will also need an authorisation for temporary stay (MVV) to enter the Netherlands.

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Can I travel to Amsterdam with UK BRP? Any UK citizen who holds either a full UK passport or a BOTC, BOC, BPP or BS passport can travel to the Netherlands and the Dutch Caribbean visa-free. However, many non-EU nationals who reside in the UK are still required to get a Schengen visa to travel to the Netherlands.

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You will need a UK transit visa if you: Are in transit to another country and have sufficient funds and the intention to travel onwards. Have evidence to prove you can enter that country. Can show that the only reason for your visit to the UK is for transit purposes.

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Do I need to get tested for my transfer? You are allowed to transfer at Schiphol if you are fully vaccinated and you are able to show valid proof of vaccination. If you stay at the airport during your transfer, you will not have to do any extra tests.

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COVID test is not required when arriving in the Netherlands.

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