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Travelling to the Netherlands?

Everything you need for Netherlands, sorted before you land: data, visa, insurance and lounges.

AMSTERDAM: 52.37°N 4.90°E · PH. BASILE MORIN / CC BY-SA 4.0 · AMS / RTM

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Canals, Vermeers and more bikes than people. The Netherlands is compact, flat and absurdly easy to get around: Amsterdam is just the front door.

REGION: Europe
CURRENCY: EuroEUR
CAPITAL: Amsterdam
PLUGS: Type C / F230 V
LANGUAGE: Dutch
AREA: 41,850km²

Netherlands eSIMfrom€0.99Local network, live the moment you land. Delivered by email in seconds.See plans VIP lounges2 lounges across 2 airportsfrom €27.00See lounges

Travel notes for Netherlands

NL / FIELD NOTES

OVERVIEW

The lay of the land

With 2 neighbours sharing a border, Netherlands lends itself to chaining. Overland isn’t plan B: it’s often faster and you always see more.

STAYING CONNECTED

Data the moment you land

The eSIM installs at home, on wifi, with no rush, and switches itself on when you land. Plans run from 1 GB to 20 GB, valid up to 30 days, with unlimited day passes for longer stays. It’s the difference between walking off the plane looking for a counter and walking off the plane ordering a car.

WHEN TO GO

Timing your trip

Netherlands sits in the northern hemisphere, so the warmest, longest days fall roughly between June and August, while winters run colder. Spring and autumn usually trade the crowds for milder weather and better prices.

MONEY

Paying your way

Read your card’s small print before you go: many charge a fee on every purchase in another currency, and it piles up where you don’t see it. Carry a second card in a different pocket too: the day the first one gets blocked, you’ll want a plan B.

ENTRY

Documents & cover

Entry rules depend on your passport, so confirm whether you need a visa or travel authorisation before you book, and check your passport has enough validity left. Travel insurance is worth arranging either way: medical care abroad can get expensive fast.

LANGUAGE

Getting understood

English isn’t a given everywhere you’ll go. Download an offline map and keep a translation app on your connected phone: directions, menus, taxis and check-ins all get a lot smoother when you can point, read and translate on the spot.

Bordering countries

Belgium

Germany

Cities in the Netherlands

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AmsterdamAMSAmsterdam has more canals than Venice and more bikes than residents, and the bikes rule: look twice before crossing the lane. The centre is a 17th-century canal ring with World Heritage status, best explored without a plan.8 routes · getting there

Your pre-flight checklist

NL / PRE-FLIGHT

01
DATA
Stay connected
Local-network data everywhere in Netherlands, from the second you land. Choose truly unlimited by days or a fixed pack: hotspot included, delivered by email in seconds and activated only when you arrive.
- 1 GB · 7 days€0.99
- 3 GB · 14 days€2.99
- 5 GB · 21 days€3.99
- ∞ Unlimited data · 1-30 days: from €1.03/day
See eSIM plans
02
LAYOVER
Lounges at your airports
2 lounges across Netherlands's main airports. Skip the terminal chaos at Netherlands’s main airports: pay-per-visit lounges with coffee, wifi, showers and quiet. Whatever airline or class you fly.
AMS · Terminal 2Aspire Lounge (No.41)from €39.00/visitRTM · Main TerminalPrima Vista Loungefrom €27.00/visit
AMS Amsterdam · 1 RTM Rotterdam · 1
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03
COVER
Travel insurance
One clinic visit abroad can cost more than the whole trip. Full medical cover in Netherlands from day one: plus cancellation, baggage and 24/7 human help in your language.
Medical expenses abroadTrip cancellationBaggage and techRepatriation and 24/7 help
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04
ENTRY
Visa and entry
Entry rules for Netherlands depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
Check your nationality
05
FAST TRACK
Airport fast track
COMING SOON
Skip the security queue at 300+ airports.
06
CLAIMS
Flight compensation
COMING SOON
Delayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600.

THE MEMBER MATH

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Good to know

NL / FAQ

Do I need a visa for Netherlands?

Entry rules for Netherlands depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.

Will my phone work in Netherlands?

Yes. With a Netherlands travel eSIM your phone connects to local networks directly: no roaming charges, and you keep your number and WhatsApp as always.

How much does mobile data cost in Netherlands?

Data packs start at €0.99 and unlimited plans from €1.03 per day, depending on trip length. Every plan includes hotspot and instant email delivery.

When should I buy my Netherlands eSIM?

Any time before you fly. It installs in 2 minutes and stays dormant: it only activates when you connect to a network in Netherlands, so buying early costs nothing.