As of 2026, British citizens do not need a visa to visit Amsterdam for short-term stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. This is because the United Kingdom currently maintains a visa-waiver agreement with the European Union for tourism and business visits. However, since the UK is no longer a member of the EU, there are several new requirements that travelers must follow. Most notably, you must ensure your passport was issued within the last 10 years and has at least three or six months of validity remaining beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen Area. Furthermore, by 2026, the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is expected to be fully operational. This means British travelers will need to apply for an online authorization before they travel, which involves a small fee (around €7) and is valid for three years. While not a "visa" in the traditional sense, it is a mandatory pre-travel security check. Upon arrival at Schiphol Airport or via the Eurostar, you will also need to use the non-EU passport lanes and may be asked to show proof of a return ticket and sufficient funds for your stay.