If you are the holder of an American 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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Citizens of the U.S. are included in the visa-free countries able to enter the Netherlands right now. However, keep in mind that as of May 2023, it will be mandatory to apply for an ETIAS visa waiver to enter the Netherlands.
In fact, there are well over 100 countries that Americans with passports can travel to, visa-free. With just a valid American passport, you can travel to most countries in Europe, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, as well as many other popular tourist destinations.
Passport checks used to be carried on the international Eurostar train, but all formalities are now carried out before boarding. At some border crossings, the train stops twice. First on one side of the border for checks and then on the other side for a second set of checks.
Failure to produce a valid identity document is a criminal offence. U.S. citizens are required to carry a U.S. passport book or valid Dutch residence permit.