Netherlands

Singaporeans can visit the Netherlands without a visa for up to 90 days within 180 days from date of initial entry within the Schengen region. Please ensure that your passport has at least six months’ validity beyond the planned date of departure. As visa requirements often change at short notice, we advise you to contact your travel agency, or the nearest Embassy of Netherlands for up-to-date information.

For departure, please check with the airport and your airline when you will need to arrive at the airport. Remember to cater for more time for immigration checks and security screening especially during peak travelling season. If you are flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, please click here. If you encounter problems with your flight such as delayed or cancelled flights, there may be EU regulations covering air passenger rights. Please check here.

As of 14 December 2023, the Terrorist Threat Assessment level in the Netherlands is at Level 4 (substantial) (on a scale from one to five, with one being minimal and five being critical). As significant threats still exist, we advise Singaporeans travelling or living in the Netherlands to be vigilant, monitor local news and follow the instructions of local authorities. Announcements on major incidents are reported on the Netherlands' National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism website. We strongly advise Singaporeans to check the website and local media to stay alert to local incidents.

Demonstrations: Demonstrations in major European cities occasionally take place. They tend to occur on politically significant holidays and during international summits. Should demonstrations take place, most are peaceful, but the situation can turn confrontational and escalate into violence quickly. Travellers are thus encouraged to avoid areas around protests and demonstrations. If you encounter a demonstration, exercise caution, leave the area as soon as possible, and check the local media for updates on the situation and traffic.

Petty crime: Petty crimes, such as robberies, purse snatchings, and pickpockets, are common especially in crowded areas and transport hubs. The thieves’ modus operandi is to work in teams. One person/group will distract the traveller by asking for directions/help or pushing them while the accomplices take the items. Notably, at train stations, thieves have been known to distract travellers when the train is pulling to a stop while their accomplices take their belongings and alight just as doors close.

Theft from vehicles is also common. Travellers are advised to drive with your windows up and doors locked, and do not leave valuables or items visible in the vehicles. Travellers should also be careful at hotel lobbies, where some thieves lurk to steal items or pretend to assist, but leave with the luggage once the guests are distracted.

Travellers must have some form of identification with them at all times and are subject to local laws. Singaporeans who are arrested or detained are advised to ask the police or prison officials to contact the Singapore Embassy to seek consular assistance.

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Please refer to MFA’s general travel advice for Singaporeans before you travel overseas.