Most Western passport holders (EU/EEA and Swiss citizens, plus UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Singapore nationals) can enter the Netherlands visa-free for business visits and trade fairs, up to 90 days in any 180-day period across Schengen. Nationals of countries without a Schengen visa-waiver (for example India, China, South Africa, Türkiye) need a Schengen Type C short-stay visa: EUR 90 adult fee, standard processing of about 15 calendar days, applied for through the Dutch representation or VFS centre in the country of residence, ideally 4–6 weeks before travel. Visa-free travellers should check whether the ETIAS pre-travel authorisation applies to them before booking.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
EUR 90 for adults, EUR 45 for children aged 6–11; apply at the Netherlands embassy/consulate or VFS centre for your country of residence, with proof of DDW registration and accommodation if asked. Schengen rules allow up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Visa-free travellers may need an ETIAS pre-travel authorisation once it launches — verify before booking.
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