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United Kingdom visa for Dutch citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 180 days

Before flying to the United Kingdom, Dutch citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

Maximum stay
180 days
Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk

Which United Kingdom visa?

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Fee
£20
Processing time
Usually within a day, up to 3 working days

Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation

All visa types for the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom’s ETA costs £20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.

Where to apply in Netherlands

  • Embassy of the United Kingdom in The Hague

    Embassy · The Hague

    Lange Voorhout 10, 2514ED 's-Gravenhage

    no hours on record
  • Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Amsterdam

    Consulate General · Amsterdam

    Koningslaan 44, 1075AE Amsterdam

All missions of the United Kingdom in the Netherlands

British citizens travelling to the Netherlands

United KingdomNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Travel advice for the United Kingdom

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

Before travelling from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Dutch citizens can stay in the United Kingdom

Dutch citizens may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.

How Dutch citizens apply

Dutch citizens apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Dutch citizens

Ireland admits Dutch citizens visa-free.

British citizens travelling to the Netherlands

The Netherlands admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Before flying to the United Kingdom, Dutch citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

How long can Dutch citizens stay in the United Kingdom?

Dutch citizens can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.

How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?

The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.

Do British citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?

The Netherlands admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Dutch citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?

No; Dutch citizens need an ETA for the United Kingdom.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.