Netherlands
United States
United States visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nl.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- US$40.62
All visa types for the United States
For the ETA, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62, and applications are made on esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in Netherlands
- Embassy of the United States in The Hague
John Adams Park 1, 2244BZ Wassenaar
- Consulate General of the United States in Amsterdam
Museumplein 19, 1071DJ Amsterdam
US visas issued to citizens of the Netherlands
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 6,617 | 5,697 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,469 | 1,322 |
| Exchange (J) | 2,174 | 1,874 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 3,203 | 2,930 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 1,464 | 1,461 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,352 | 1,420 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 137 | 57 |
| Other | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 16,417 | 14,762 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 14.8% | 17.4% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 14,762 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of the Netherlands, the 66th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 39%, work and treaty visas 20% and exchange visitor visas 13%. That is 10% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (16,417).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of the Netherlands received 6,295, about as many as in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 17.4% for citizens of the Netherlands in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 14.8%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of the Netherlands anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in the Netherlands.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to the Netherlands
United StatesNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Dutch citizens can stay in the United States
Dutch citizens may stay in the United States for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
How Dutch citizens apply
Dutch citizens apply for the ETA for the United States online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United States’ neighbours for Dutch citizens
Mexico admits Dutch citizens visa-free.
US citizens travelling to the Netherlands
The Netherlands admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for the United States?
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in the United States?
Dutch citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the United States ETA cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62 for the ETA.
Do US citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Dutch citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Dutch citizens need an ETA for the United States.
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.