Government advisories for Netherlands
US State Department
US L2 · Increased cautionExercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in the Netherlands due to terrorism . Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the Netherlands. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. Possible targets include: Tourist locations Transportation hubs and airports Markets and shopping malls Local government facilities Hotels…
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Aug 18, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
UK · no warningsNo FCDO travel warnings
Latest change: Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Official notice Source: gov.uk · updated Aug 11, 2026
Government of Canada
CA 2 · High degree of cautionExercise a high degree of caution
Latest change: Editorial change
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca · updated Aug 11, 2026
Local scams and street crime
- Protecting your belongings: Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common, particularly in central Amsterdam and around Amsterdam Central Station. Thieves often operate in gangs on the trains and trams to and from Schiphol airport and Central Station. One thief distracts you while another steals your bag. Sleeping on trains can make you an easy…
- Fake police scams: Amsterdam police have warned of criminals using false police identities to trick tourists into handing over cash and credit cards. They will usually say that it is part of an investigation into counterfeit money or false credit cards. Be very cautious about any approaches. Genuine plain-clothes police will rarely…
- Drink spiking: There is a risk of drink spiking, particularly for young women and solo travellers. Do not leave your drink unattended. If you are in a group, make sure you stay together. If you think your drink has been spiked, seek immediate medical help and contact the police.
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Aug 11, 2026
Pregnancy and children: CDC health notes for Netherlands
- Measles (children): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .
CDC health page for Netherlands · CDC: pregnant travelers · CDC: traveling with children
Official notice Source: CDC Travelers' Health (US government, public domain). General information, not medical advice: see a doctor or travel clinic before you go.
German Foreign Office
DE · no travel warningNo travel warning
Official notice Source: Auswärtiges Amt · updated Oct 13, 2026
Read the official travel and safety advice
New Zealand SafeTravel
NZ · level 2Exercise increased caution
Official notice Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, SafeTravel (CC BY 4.0) · updated 25 July 2025
Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.
Entry requirements for Netherlands
🇬🇧 British passport holders
- Visa: You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes the Netherlands, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:
- Passport: The Netherlands follows Schengen area rules . Your passport must:
Read the full UK entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the Netherlands’ current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in the Netherlands set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Netherlands Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
The Netherlands follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must:
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have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago, making it invalid for entry to the Schengen area
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have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue)
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
Visa requirements
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes the Netherlands, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:
- as a tourist
- to visit family or friends
- to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events
- or for short-term studies or training
The requirements for working in the Netherlands are different.
If you are travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.
Read about entry processes if you live in the Netherlands.
Staying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period
To stay longer, you must meet the Dutch government’s entry requirements. Check which type of visa or work permit you need on the Dutch government website.
If you’re in the Netherlands with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.
New Schengen entry requirements
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area.
This means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. There is no cost for EES registration.
On your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration desk. Follow directions from your travel operator or the staff at your port of entry. You may also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo when you leave the Schengen area. Children aged 11 or younger will not have their fingerprints scanned but can be required to have their photo taken.
You do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border on entry to the Schengen area, but EES may take each passenger extra time to complete so be prepared to wait longer than usual at the border and to allow more time for immigration controls when you depart the Schengen area. If you are departing the Schengen area by plane, allow extra time to reach your departure gate as EES checks may take place before boarding.
EES is replacing the previous system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the Schengen area for short stays. You may be asked to input biometric details every time you enter or exit.
If you enter the Schengen area through the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras International, any information will be taken at the border before you leave the UK.
Your digital EES record is valid for 3 years.
Read more information on the EU Entry/Exit System and to understand which countries are in the Schengen area.
If you are long-term resident in a Schengen country, you are exempt from EES in all Schengen countries. The full list of EES exemptions is on the EU’s official Travel Europe website.
If you believe you have been incorrectly entered into EES or your record of time spent in the Schengen area is incorrect, approach border officials when you next cross the Schengen border and request a correction. If you are exempt, carry documentation confirming your status. If you believe your time spent in the Schengen area has been recorded incorrectly, raise this with border officials and be prepared to provide supporting evidence if requested.
Temporary border controls
Netherlands has introduced additional entry checks until 8 June 2026. Checks may be carried out on major roads leading into Netherlands, international trains and on intra-Schengen flights. See information from Royal Netherlands Marechaussee.
Border controls at Germany’s borders
A temporary reintroduction of border controls are currently in place at Germany’s borders. If you are planning to enter Germany from Netherlands, see information from The Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community.
Border controls at Belgium’s borders
Belgium has introduced additional entry checks until December 2025. Checks may be carried out on major roads leading into Belgium, motorway car parks, international bus services, international trains and on intra-Schengen flights. Checks may involve verifying travel documents and identification, as well as screening for illegal substances. In Belgium you must carry your passport with you at all times.
Vaccine requirements
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Netherlands guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Netherlands. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Taking food and drink into the Netherlands
You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons.
Taking money into the Netherlands
Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 euros or more. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in with you. If you do not, your money could be seized when you leave.
Official notice Source: UK Foreign Office · updated Aug 11, 2026
🇨🇦 Canadian passport holders
- Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days
Read the full Canadian entry requirements
Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.
The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.
We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.
Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.
European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)
The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is an electronic travel authorization (ETA) system. You will be required to apply online and pay for an ETIAS before you travel to any one of 30 European countries. Applications are not yet open. Apply only through the official EU website once the system is launched.
Dual citizens of Canada and participating countries
If you're a Canadian citizen but also a citizen of any of the participating countries, you will not be eligible to apply for an ETIAS. You must travel on your European passport. If you do not have a passport, or if you have an expired passport from the participating country of which you are also a citizen, you must apply for one or renew it before you travel.
If you are unsure whether you are a citizen of any of the participating countries, you must verify your status with the country's embassy or consulate in Canada before you travel, or you risk being denied entry to your destination.
If you are a Canadian with dual citizenship, you need to carry a valid Canadian passport to return to Canada by air.
Be cautious of fraudulent websites claiming to sell ETIAS authorizations.
Useful links
- Travelling to Europe
- Foreign representatives accredited to Canada
- Official ETIAS website – European Union
- Dual citizenship and ETIAS – European Union
Schengen area
The Netherlands is a Schengen area country. Canadian citizens do not need a visa to travel to countries within the Schengen area. However, visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country.
Member states may temporarily reintroduce controls at internal border crossings within the Schengen area. You may be required to pass through immigration controls when entering the Netherlands, even if arriving from another Schengen area country. Verify if border controls are in effect before you travel to the Netherlands.
If you plan to stay in the Schengen area for a longer period of time, you will need a visa. You must contact the high commission or embassy of the countries you are travelling to and obtain the appropriate visa(s) before your departure.
When you enter the Schengen area, the Entry/Exit System (EES) collects information about your trip as well as your facial image and fingerprints. You don’t need to take any action before you travel.
Useful links
- Schengen area
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Travelling to Europe
- Entry/Exit System (EES) – European Union
- Temporary Reintroduction of Border Control – European Commission
Passport
Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.
Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.
Regular Canadian passport
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Schengen area.
Passport for official travel
Different entry rules may apply.
Passport with “X” gender identifier
While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.
Other travel documents
Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
Useful links
- Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Canadian passports and other travel documents
Visas
Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days
Business visa: not required for stays up to 90 days
Student visa: not required for stays up to 90 days
Guide to temporary entry into the Netherlands under CETA
Other entry requirements
Customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.
Children and travel
Learn about travelling with children.
Yellow fever
Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).
Official notice Source: Government of Canada · updated Aug 11, 2026
Other passports
Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:
- Read your own government's travel advice first (US travellers: State Department page for Netherlands).
- Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
- Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
- Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
- Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.
New entry systems that affect Netherlands
EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
Reported to be in operation at the external borders of the Schengen area since April 2026, registering fingerprints and a photo instead of stamping passports. Allow extra time at first entry, especially in summer.
Reported: confirm on the official site Official page
Source: European Union · checked 2026-09-25
EU ETIAS travel authorisation
Not yet required, and no start date is confirmed. Do not pay any website for an 'ETIAS' today; when it starts, apply only through the official EU site.
Reported: confirm on the official site Official page
Source: European Union · checked 2026-09-25
Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.
Weather forecast, next days
Amsterdam
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Peak wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 12 Nov | Mostly clear | 1° / 10° | dry | 22 km/h |
| Fri 13 Nov | Partly cloudy | 5° / 9° | 0.1 mm | 23 km/h |
| Sat 14 Nov | Partly cloudy | 2° / 7° | dry | 14 km/h |
| Sun 15 Nov | Cloudy | 2° / 10° | dry | 24 km/h |
| Mon 16 Nov | Light rain | 8° / 10° | dry | 24 km/h |
Live feed Forecast data: MET Norway (Locationforecast, CC BY 4.0), city local time. Forecasts change; for severe weather follow the official warnings above · updated
Essentials for travelers
Emergency 112
- Plugs: type C, F
- Power: 230 V, 50 Hz
- Traffic drives on the right
- Tap water: safe
- Calling code: +31
Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: high. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.
Local language
Nederland Dutch
Essential phrases in Dutch
| Hello | Hallo | |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Dank je wel | |
| Help! | Help! | |
| Where is the hospital? | Waar is het ziekenhuis? | |
| I need the police | Ik heb de politie nodig | |
| I need a doctor | Ik heb een dokter nodig | |
| How much is it? | Hoeveel kost het? | |
| Where is the toilet? | Waar is het toilet? |
Country names come from the Unicode CLDR. Phrases are short standard translations; show them on your phone to ask for help.
Health and safety numbers for Netherlands
| Measure | Value | Year | What it means | World median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safely managed drinking water % of people | 100.0 | 2024 | Share of people whose drinking water is on their premises, available when needed and free from contamination. Origin: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme. World Bank data page | 80.6 (151 countries) |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 3.88 | 2022 | Generalist and specialist doctors for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, country data. World Bank data page | 1.62 (208 countries) |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 2.42 | 2022 | Inpatient beds in public, private and specialist hospitals for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO, country data. World Bank data page | 2.39 (201 countries) |
| Measles vaccination % of children aged 12-23 months | 89 | 2024 | Share of young children who have had a measles vaccine dose. Origin: WHO/UNICEF. World Bank data page | 90 (193 countries) |
| Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people | 4.0 | 2019 | Estimated deaths from road traffic injuries for every 100,000 people. The newest year WHO published is 2019. Origin: WHO. World Bank data page | 14.9 (190 countries) |
| Intentional homicides per 100,000 people | 0.69 | 2023 | Unlawful deaths inflicted on a person with the intent to cause death or serious injury, for every 100,000 people. Origin: UNODC. World Bank data page | 2.61 (196 countries) |
These are yearly statistics, not live data. They are estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, and they describe the whole country, not a city or resort. Countries measure and report these figures in different ways, and the year of the newest figure differs from row to row.
Official notice Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Underlying estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, database updated 2026-11-11. World median worked out by Voyaggora from the same World Bank data (median of countries with data, each country's latest year). · checked
Local laws to know before you go (Government of Canada advice)
Written by the Government of Canada for Canadian travellers. Laws change; the full, current text is on the Government of Canada page.
Drugs
Despite a common misconception, soft drugs like cannabis are controlled substances in the Netherlands. Some establishments, locally known as coffee shops, are allowed to sell soft drugs for personal use, but they must be licensed. Buyers must also be residents of the Netherlands.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. You could face a jail sentence and heavy fines for:
- trafficking
- attempting to travel in or out of the Netherlands with soft drugs, even for personal use
- using drugs outside licensed establishments
[…] shortened here; read the full section.
Identification
You must carry valid identification at all times if you are over 14. Local authorities may give you a fine if you fail to show them appropriate identification upon request.
The following documents, if valid, are acceptable identification:
- passports
- Dutch residence permits
- driver’s licence issued in the Netherlands or elsewhere in the European Union and the European Economic Area
Keep a photocopy of your passport in a safe place, in case it’s lost or confiscated.
Official notice Source: Government of Canada, Travel Advice and Advisories for Netherlands. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. The text is the Government of Canada's own words, shown unchanged (long entries end at a full stop); Voyaggora adds nothing and interprets nothing (advice last updated October 9, 2026 10:18 EDT; data file generated 2026-10-09). · checked
Taiwan travel warning
- Level 1 (grey) 第一級：灰色提醒 - 荷蘭 - Netherlands
Chinese label 灰色提醒 (literally: grey, reminder) · text is in Chinese: open the original · published
Live feed Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan (BOCA) (dataset data.gov.tw/dataset/116026, Government Open Data License v1.0). The Chinese title is shown unchanged; the English wording of the level is a literal translation by Voyaggora. This is Taiwan's own government warning and does not mean BOCA endorses Voyaggora. · checked
Respiratory viruses in Netherlands this week (ECDC)
The latest weekly figures the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) publishes for Netherlands. Each row shows its own reporting week, because countries report on different schedules.
Visits to primary care
| Measure | Latest week | Rate | Previous weeks | Compared with previous week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acute respiratory infection (ARI) consultations in primary care | 2026-W44 | 136.3 per 100,000 population | W40 136.9 · W41 134 · W42 139 · W43 130.8 | About the same as previous week (130.8) |
Tests in primary-care sentinel surveillance
| Virus | Latest week | Share of tests positive | Previous weeks | Compared with previous week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza | 2026-W44 | 13.9% positive of 36 tests | W40 0% · W41 1.9% · W42 2.2% · W43 2.4% | Higher than previous week (2.4%) |
| SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus) | 2026-W44 | 11.1% positive of 36 tests | W40 0% · W41 1.9% · W42 10.9% · W43 4.9% | Higher than previous week (4.9%) |
| RSV | 2026-W44 | 0% positive of 36 tests | W40 0% · W41 0% · W42 2.2% · W43 2.4% | Lower than previous week (2.4%) |
Rates count visits to primary care for the named illness per 100,000 population, as reported to ECDC. Sentinel surveillance tests samples from a selected group of primary-care practices; the percentage is the share of those tests that were positive.
"About the same" means within 5% (rates) or within 1 percentage point (positive tests). Case definitions, testing and reporting differ between countries, and ECDC may revise past weeks.
Live feed Source: ERVISS, European Respiratory Virus Surveillance Summary (ECDC) · checked <time datetime="2026-11-12T02:02:01Z" data-rel>Nov 12, 02:02 UTC</time>
Dataset provided by ECDC based on data provided by public health authorities, scientific institutes or health care providers in the relevant reporting countries and/or by WHO. Figures selected, reformatted and compared by Voyaggora.
Emergency numbers in Netherlands
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency (no service named in Wikidata) | 112 |
From Wikidata (CC0). Wikidata is edited by volunteers and lists a role only where an editor has recorded one; check locally, for example with your embassy or hotel, before you rely on a number.
Live feed Source: Wikidata, Wikidata property P2852 “emergency phone number” · Wikidata data is CC0 (public domain) · checked
Is Netherlands on the UK visa national list?
Netherlands is not on the list of nationalities that need a visa for a visit (check the rules for your purpose).
List: Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor: Visa national list, paragraph VN 1.1(a), 115 countries and territorial entities. Latest change recorded by GOV.UK: Mar 5, 2026. This is only the visa national list; the Rules contain other conditions, so read the full page on GOV.UK.
Official notice Source: GOV.UK, UK Home Office · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 · checked
Is Netherlands on the US Visa Waiver Program list (ESTA)?
Netherlands is on the list of countries DHS shows as currently designated for the US Visa Waiver Program (program travel began July 29, 1989).
DHS adds a footnote to this entry: “Citizens of Curacao, Bonaire, St Eustatius, Saba and St Maarten (the former Netherlands Antilles) are not eligible to travel to the United States under the VWP if they are applying for admission with passports from these countries.”
DHS page “Last Updated”: Oct 28, 2026. The page lists countries; whether a particular traveller qualifies is set by DHS, see the page.
Official notice Source: Visa Waiver Program, US Department of Homeland Security · US government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. § 105) · checked
Canada visitor visa processing time for applications made from Netherlands
IRCC’s processing-time tool answers the question “Where are you applying from?”. For visitor-visa applications made from Netherlands, it shows:
- 32 days: Visitor visa (from outside Canada)
IRCC’s own figures, as of November 4, 2026. IRCC says: “Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.” The time depends on where the application is made, not on citizenship, and whether a visa or an eTA is needed depends on the traveller; check IRCC. Tool and details: IRCC check processing times.
Live feed Source: Check processing times, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · checked
Using your phone in Netherlands: EU Roam Like At Home
The European Commission says: “‘Roam Like At Home’ (RLAH) is automatically activated whenever you travel and use your phone abroad in any of the 27 EU countries, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Ukraine and Moldova.”
Page last updated: 6 November 2026. Quoted word for word from the Commission’s roaming page; operators set their own terms, so check with your mobile operator. More: Roaming, European Commission.
Official notice Source: Roaming, European Commission (DG CONNECT) · licensed CC BY 4.0 · text quoted unchanged · checked
Terrorism threat level in the Netherlands (NCTV)
Terrorism threat level in the Netherlands: level 4 of 5 (assessment of June 2026).
The NCTV, the Dutch National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security, says in English: “The Netherlands continues to face a substantial terrorist threat. The threat level therefore remains at 4 on a scale of 1 to 5. This means that there is a realistic chance that an attack will take place in this country.” (NCTV document)
In Dutch on the NCTV page: “Het dreigingsniveau blijft met het DTN van juni 2026 daarom gehandhaafd op niveau 4 op een schaal van 5.”
The NCTV publishes its threat assessment (DTN) twice a year and can change the level at other times. Details and what each level means: NCTV.
Official notice Source: NCTV, Dreigingsbeeld Terrorisme Nederland, Ministry of Justice and Security · text under Creative Commons Zero (CC0) · checked
More governments' travel advice for Netherlands
Australia: Smartraveller (DFAT)
AU · Exercise normal safety precautions
“Exercise normal safety precautions in the Netherlands.”
Smartraveller page last changed Sep 29, 2026 · level and wording as published (text shortened to its opening sentences where long)
Read the official Australian advice
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Belgium: FPS Foreign Affairs
Belgium publishes its advice as text. The opening text of its ‘Laatste update’ page (in Dutch):
“Dit reisadvies ‘Nederland’ heeft betrekking op het Europese deel van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden.”
Laatst bijgewerkt op (last updated) Nov 10, 2026 · text quoted unchanged, long text shortened to its opening sentences
Read the official Belgian advice (Dutch) · Translate to English
Live feed Source: diplomatie.belgium.be, FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Belgium. Information free of rights (Creative Commons-0), legal notice. Source and date shown as the ministry recommends. Checked .
France: Conseils aux voyageurs (France Diplomatie)
FR · vigilance normale
“L’ensemble du territoire est en vigilance normale (en vert).”
Level word, literal translation by Voyaggora: normal vigilance.
Sécurité: mise à jour le Oct 16, 2026; zones: actualisation le Mar 11, 2026 · text quoted unchanged
Read the official French advice (French) · Translate to English
Live feed Source: diplomatie.gouv.fr, Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères (France Diplomatie), Conseils aux voyageurs. Licence Ouverte / Open Licence version 2.0 (avril 2017), mentions légales; the source and the date of last update are shown as the licence requires. Excerpts are reproduced unchanged and may not show the whole advice: read the full official page. Not an endorsement of Voyaggora by the French government. Checked .
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Official weather warnings
- RNMI From Thursday 12 November onwards: chance of wind ·
From Thursday 12 November onwards: chance of wind. NW-6 This weather situation is still uncertain. Keep track of our weather forecasts and warnings. WMO warnings page - RNMI Yellow Wind Warning issued for The Netherlands - Rottum ·
Official alert - RNMI Yellow Wind Warning issued for The Netherlands - Texel ·
Official alert - RNMI In the northern half locally dense fog ·
This evening and tonight in the northern half of the country locally dense fog is present. On Wednesday morning the fog will dradually dissipate. In dense fog, visibility is less than 200 m. WMO warnings page
Live feed Source: national weather service via WMO Alert Hub · checked · shown in the service's own words
U.S. Embassy alerts
- Embassy alert
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Mission to the Netherlands (November 8, 2026) Read on the embassy site - Embassy alert
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Mission to the Netherlands (October 31, 2026) Read on the embassy site
Live feed Source: U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites (public alerts for U.S. citizens; US government works) · checked
Embassy alerts
- Protest
アムステルダム市内でのデモ行進に伴う注意喚起（１１月８日（日）） Original · Translate to English - Protest
【注意喚起】10月31日オランダ国内におけるデモ実施の可能性について Original · Translate to English
Live feed Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage (open data; alerts from Japanese embassies, shown in Japanese as published) · checked
More live hazards and notices
Getting around
- Public EV charging points in the Netherlands right now: 115,479 free, 56,994 in use, 3,672 out of order or blocked. Free points by city: Amsterdam 4009 of 4710, Rotterdam 4637 of 9067, Utrecht 2820 of 4024, The Hague 3885 of 8200, Eindhoven 2702 of 3597. Data of 2026-11-12 03:19 UTC. Source: NDW (Nationaal Dataportaal Wegverkeer) (CC0). Checked .
- Truck parking on Dutch motorways: 401 free spaces of 504 at the 7 monitored sites. Data of 2026-11-12 03:21 UTC. Source: NDW (Nationaal Dataportaal Wegverkeer) (CC0). Checked .
- Planets tonight Above the horizon after dark (about 18:21 local): Saturn. Calculated from astronomy (astral, Astronomy Engine) and the IANA time zone database.
- Bike-share availability:
- Netherlands (all station OV-fiets points) (NS OV Fiets): 13,661 bikes, 284 free docks across 284 stations
Weather, sea and nature
- Sea temperature today: Amsterdam about 13°C (55°F). Source: NOAA OISST satellite analysis (NOAA CoastWatch), reading of 2026-11-09; checked .
- Amsterdam car parks, free spaces right now: 68 garages report 23,183 free spaces in total. Most free: Stationsplein 3,193 of 6,182, ArenA 1,752 of 1,853, P1 ArenA 1,752 of 1,853. Source: Gemeente Amsterdam (CC BY 4.0). Checked .
- Dutch trains, live delays: of 5,761 trips in the live feed, 1 run 5 or more minutes late and 18 are cancelled (longest delay 82 min). Source: OpenOV (CC0 1.0). Checked .
- UV index forecast, Amsterdam: peak 1.1 (low) around 11:00 UTC (Thu) in the next 24 hours, if the sky is clear. Cloud lowers it; protect your skin from 3 upward. Source: MET Norway (NLOD 2.0 and CC BY 4.0), forecast of 2026-11-12 01:17 UTC. Checked .
- Amsterdam (Schiphol) right now: 3.9 °C (feels like 2.8 °C), wind 1.4 m/s, gusts 2.3, humidity 95.0% (zwaar bewolkt; reading of 2026-11-12 04:40 UTC). Source: buienradar.nl. Checked .
- Inland waterway locks (river cruises and boats): 54 locks report status; 7 with status blocked (Oostkolk sluis Weurt, Sluiskolk Goereesesluis, Sluiskolk Jachtensluis Volkeraksluizen, Sluiskolk Meppelersluis, Sluiskolk Spooldersluis, Zeesluis IJmuiden; a lock may have other chambers in use). Source: API/Service incorporated from EuRIS (eurisportal.eu), the European River Information Services portal. Checked .
- Daylight today in Amsterdam (capital): sunrise 07:55, sunset 16:52 (8 h 57 min of daylight, local time Europe/Amsterdam); moon: waxing crescent, about 5% lit. Calculated from astronomy (NOAA solar-position equations), accurate to a couple of minutes; not an official feed. Moon phase from the mean lunar cycle. Updated .
- Light and clocks in Amsterdam (capital): Golden hour (soft photo light) 07:55 to 08:49 and 15:58 to 16:52; blue hour after sunset 16:52 to 17:44; daylight is shrinking by 3 minutes a day. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sun 28 Mar 2027 at 02:00 (UTC+1 to UTC+2). Local time in Amsterdam: UTC+1. Calculated from astronomy and the international time-zone database; governments can change clock rules at short notice, so check before you travel. Not an official feed.
- Tides today (local time): Amsterdam (I Jmuiden Buitenhaven station, 25 km away): high 05:21 (2.3 m), low 13:21 (0.8 m), high 17:41 (2.4 m), low 01:41 (0.8 m); heights in metres above LAT · Predicted from harmonic constants, astronomical tide only: wind, storms and air pressure change real water levels, and this is not for navigation; check the national tide table. Neaps tide database (https://github.com/openwatersio/tide-database); TICON-4 tide constants (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz 2025, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129, CC BY 4.0).
- Amsterdam air quality The Dutch air quality index (LKI, scale 1 to 11) at the Amsterdam-Vondelpark station is 4 (measurement time 02:00 UTC). · Source: Luchtmeetnet (RIVM); CC BY-ND 4.0, values shown unaltered; Luchtmeetnet / RIVM, www.luchtmeetnet.nl; checked 03:45 UTC
- North Sea water temperature The North Sea at IJmuiden outer harbour, on the coast west of Amsterdam, measures 12.0 °C (an unchecked real-time reading, taken at 03:10 UTC). · Source: Rijkswaterstaat; CC0 (public domain dedication); Rijkswaterstaat WaterWebservices; checked 03:36 UTC
Safety, strikes and public order
- In the news, last 24 hours:
- 10 articles about armed conflict
Live feed News signals: The GDELT Project, counting English-language news articles from the last 24 hours. Headlines belong to their publishers and are not verified by Voyaggora. Newest data .
Events, holidays and sport
- School holidays, now and next: Christmas holidays 19 Dec to 3 Jan (whole country) · Families travel in these weeks, so crowds and prices rise. Source: Rijksoverheid (CC0).
- Public holidays in the next 60 days: Christmas Day (2026-12-25); Boxing Day (2026-12-26); New Year’s Day (2027-01-01) · OpenHolidays API (ODbL). Shops, banks and attractions may close and prices rise.
- Dark-sky citizen reports near you:
- Amsterdam: naked-eye limiting magnitude 4, SQM 18.79 (2026-11-05, 77 km away)
Prices and utilities
- Fuel prices, national average (week of 2026-11-09): petrol (Euro-super 95) 2.196 EUR/L, diesel 2.361 EUR/L. Source: European Commission, Weekly Oil Bulletin (CC BY 4.0), prices include taxes. Checked .
- Electricity mix Netherlands generated 55% of its electricity from clean sources in October 2026 (wind and solar 43.7%), with a carbon intensity of 295 gCO2e per kWh. · Source: Ember; CC BY 4.0, Ember (licence); checked 00:08 UTC
Live feed Sources: NOAA / NWS (ash advisories from the ICAO Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres, aurora from the Space Weather Prediction Center), USGS, GeoNet New Zealand (CC BY 3.0 NZ) · checked
Model estimates, next 24 hoursNetherlands
- Model forecast Next 24 hours in Amsterdam (model forecast, not an official forecast): 5 to 9.8°C, 0.7 mm of rain, gusts to 41 km/h, cloud 43%. Derived from the NOAA GFS model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Sea state Sea off Netherlands in the next 24 hours (model, open water only): waves about 1.8 m, up to 4.6 m on the most exposed stretch. Not a swimming or boating safety signal: follow local flags and warnings. Derived from the NOAA GFS-Wave model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Air (model) Fine particles (PM2.5) in Amsterdam, modelled for the next 24 hours: about 7 µg/m³, within the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³. A model estimate for the city, not a measurement. Derived from the NOAA GEFS-Aerosols model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
These are computer-model estimates from NOAA open model data (model run 11 Nov 18:00 UTC), not official forecasts, measurements or warnings. The official advisories, warnings and live sources for Netherlands are listed on this page.
Pictures from space and the weather agenciesNetherlands
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Air and fires near popular destinations
Air quality
- Amsterdam Unhealthy for sensitive groups PM2.5 38.3 µg/m³ ·
Live feed Air quality from OpenAQ (open data from EEA, credited under their open licences) and U.S. EPA AirNow for US cities, plus community sensors from Sensor.Community (ODbL) where official monitors are missing. Readings are from the nearest monitors and can be a few hours old.
Rail and metro alerts
Netherlands Dutch rail, metro, tram and bus (OVapi)
444 active alerts (most important shown)
- Modified service ·
Halte vervallen t/m 31 december 16:00. Tijdelijke halte: op de Europasingel. - Modified service ·
Halte vervallen t/m 31 december 16:00. Tijdelijke halte: bij de rotonde Kagerdijk/Zeeweg. - Modified service ·
Lijn 133, 628 en 633: halte vervallen t/m 30 november 2026. Vervangede halte: Transferium. - Modified service ·
Halte vervallen t/m 26 februari 2027 16:00. Vervangende halte: Bart van Elstplantsoen. - Modified service ·
Halte vervallen t/m 26 februari 2027 16:00. Vervangende halte: Mansholtlaan. - Modified service ·
Halte vervallen t/m 13 november. Plan je reis op rrreis.nl.
Live feed Source: OVapi (CC0) · Official status page · checked
Health and vaccines
Vaccines, malaria and yellow-fever certificate rules: TravelHealthPro country pages (UK Health Security Agency), CDC destination pages, UK Foreign Office health advice. Ask a travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before you go.
Airport weather right now
| Airport | Temperature | Wind | Visibility | Conditions | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam EHAM | 4°C / 39°F | 3 kt from 220° | 3.73 mi | Marginal (some cloud/haze) |
Live feed Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · checked
Airport punctuality
| Airport | Departures on time | Arrivals on time | Flights operated | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam EHAM | 79.4% | 82.1% | 95.5% | Nov 10, 2026 |
Live feed Source: EUROCONTROL Data app (airport punctuality, published daily; figures shown as published, Voyaggora does not change them) · checked
Money
1 US dollar ≈ 0.89 EUR
Central-bank reference rate for Nov 11, 2026. Your card or exchange desk will differ.
Live feed Source: Frankfurter · checked
Official sources for Netherlands
- Weather service: Official website
- Weather warnings: KNMI warnings (in Dutch)
- Disaster and civil protection: Crisis.nl (in Dutch)
- Earthquakes and volcanoes: KNMI seismology
- Health ministry: Official website
- Road conditions: Rijkswaterstaat
- Railways: Official website
- Official tourism board: Holland.com
- Emergency number(s): 112 (official page)
Links to the official government bodies, checked by us. Voyaggora does not run these sites. For anything urgent, use the official emergency number.
Voyaggora guides in Netherlands
Quick answers: is it safe to travel to Netherlands?
- Is it safe to travel to Netherlands right now?
- Official advice is to take normal or increased precautions. As of Nov 12, 03:53 UTC. The US State Department rates Netherlands Level 2 of 4, "Increased caution". Canada says "Exercise a high degree of caution". The UK FCDO has no warnings against travel to Netherlands. Advisory levels change and can vary by region within a country: check the official page before you travel. Sources: US State Department Canada UK FCDO.
- Are there any active weather or hazard alerts in Netherlands right now?
- As of Nov 12, 03:53 UTC, Travel Live shows these live hazard and alert sections for Netherlands: official weather warnings, U.S. Embassy alerts, embassy alerts, more live hazards and notices, air quality and fires near popular destinations, rail and metro alerts. Each one on this page names its official source and the time it was checked. Worldwide storms, earthquakes and disasters are on the Travel Live hub.
- What do the advisory levels mean?
- US State Department: Level 1 exercise normal precautions, Level 2 exercise increased caution, Level 3 reconsider travel, Level 4 do not travel. Canada: take normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, avoid all travel. UK FCDO: it advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to the whole country or to parts of it, or has no warnings. Each government uses its own scale, so the levels are not directly comparable.
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