Netherlands
France
France visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Citizens of NETHERLANDS can travel to, live and work in FRANCE with a passport or national identity card: both are in the free-movement area of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, so there is no visa and no stay limit.
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nl.ambafrance.org
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Dutch citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
Free movement
There is no limit on how long Dutch citizens may stay in France, although stays of more than three months may have to be registered with the local authorities.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for France?
As the Netherlands and France both belong to the European free movement area, Dutch citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for France.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.