🇳🇱Netherlands

🇫🇷FranceNL-FR

Netherlands to France visa requirements

Q: Does the 90/180-day Schengen rule apply to me?

No. The 90-days-in-180 short-stay limit applies only to non-EU visa-exempt visitors. As an EU citizen you can stay in France as long as you wish.

Q: Will I need ETIAS to visit France?

No. ETIAS, launching in late 2026, applies only to non-EU visa-exempt travellers. EU citizens, including Dutch passport holders, are permanently exempt.

Q: Can I travel to France with just my Dutch ID card?

Yes. A valid EU-format Netherlands national identity card is sufficient; a passport is not strictly required for travel within the EU/Schengen Area.

Q: Will my passport be stamped entering France?

No. There are normally no border checks between the Netherlands and France within the Schengen Area, so your passport is not stamped.

Q: What if I want to stay in France longer than 3 months?

You can. EU citizens have no time limit. For stays over three months you may register with local French authorities, but no visa or residence permit is needed.

No. Netherlands passport holders do not need a visa to visit France. Both are EU member states in the Schengen Area, so Dutch citizens enjoy full EU freedom of movement and may travel, stay, and work without any visa, ETIAS, or time limit. The Netherlands and France are both European Union member states and members of the Schengen Area. As an EU citizen, a Netherlands ordinary passport holder has the right of free movement under EU law and can enter France for tourism, business, study, or residence with only a valid passport or national identity card. No visa is required, there is no 90/180-day limit (that rule applies only to non-EU visa-exempt visitors), and entry is unrestricted in number. The Schengen 90/180 short-stay rule and the upcoming ETIAS travel authorisation apply only to non-EU nationals; EU citizens, including the Dutch, are explicitly exempt from both. ETIAS, expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026, will never apply to EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. For travel, the Dutch government recommends carrying a valid passport or EU-format national ID card; while not formally checked at internal Schengen borders, valid ID must be presented on request by authorities. This guidance is current as of 2026-06-03 and verified against EU official sources.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

No visa required (EU freedom of movement)

Maximum stay

Unlimited (no 90/180 limit for EU citizens)

per entry

Entries

Multiple / unlimited

from issue date

Visa fee

EUR 0

consular fee only

Processing time

None required

standard track

Validity

Right of free movement is permanent for EU citizens

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport or ID is valid

Carry a valid Netherlands passport or EU-format national identity card. It does not need extra validity beyond your travel dates, but should be valid for the trip.

· Document: passport or EU ID card· No expiry buffer required

/02

Book travel freely

No visa application, appointment, or pre-authorisation is needed. Book flights, trains, or drive directly to France as an EU citizen.

· No appointment· No application

/03

Skip ETIAS

ETIAS does not apply to EU citizens. You do not need to apply for or pay for any travel authorisation, now or after the system launches.

· EU citizens exempt· Launch: Q4 2026

/04

Travel to France

Internal Schengen border checks are normally absent, so there is usually no passport stamp or formal inspection when entering France from the Netherlands.

· No routine border check· No passport stamp

/05

Carry ID during your stay

Keep your passport or ID card with you. French authorities may request proof of identity during your stay, and it is needed for hotels, car rental, and some services.

· Present on request· Needed for check-in

/06

Stay as long as you wish

There is no time limit. If you plan to stay more than 3 months, you may register with the local authorities, but no visa or residence permit is required.

· No 90/180 limit· Optional registration after 3 months

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Netherlands -> France · No visa required (EU freedom of movement)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredValid Netherlands passport or EU national ID card

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

OptionalReturn or onward travel ticket (optional, not checked for EU citizens)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

optional

OptionalProof of accommodation (optional)