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We are devoted to ensuring our customers’ trust in us and in the services we deliver. To maintain this website up to date with the latest travel information, we will work to the highest standards. We want you to have faith in your vacation to the Netherlands. This will help you to travel with confidence and avoid complications that may arise. We want your journey to be as seamless and relaxing as possible – unless you’re searching for adventure, of course!
American nationals wanting to visit the Netherlands in the near future should be informed of the new ETIAS visa waiver.
With this new system, American nationals will be allowed to travel to ETIAS nations (Schengen countries plus San Marino, Vatican City, Croatia, Cyprus, Bulgaria, and Romania) without obtaining a Schengen visa. In practice, the new approach replaces the current visa-free travel requirements to Schengen nations. We built this website to keep American citizens informed about the new laws and any future border policy changes in order to keep travelers informed. This website has all of the information you’ll need about visas and border rules to help you plan your trip. Our goal is to make it simple for visitors to plan trips to the Netherlands and other ETIAS countries. Since its inception, we have been trusted to provide reliable information about the ETIAS visa waiver program. We make it a priority to ensure that all of our passengers are informed of current border security procedures and are prepared for future excursions to the Netherlands and beyond. American visitors to our website will find all of the information they need to plan a vacation to the Netherlands or other ETIAS countries. This will happen after ETIAS is online in 2025. Please visit our website for a complete list of nations that will need ETIAS. Anyone with a US passport or a passport from one of the other 59 visa-free countries will be able to use the ETIAS travel authorization scheme. You may learn more about the ETIAS visa waiver, how to apply for it, and how much it costs on our website. This page offers a complete information about the ETIAS visa waiver program, which will begin in 2025.
This page can answer any queries you have about planning a vacation to the Netherlands or any other destination inside the Schengen zone or beyond (visit our homepage for more information on ETIAS countries). You can always count on our experts to help you with any concerns or questions you may have while traveling between the United States and the Netherlands. Please keep in mind that we are an independent organization unaffiliated with any government or the European Union.
We’ve compiled a list of the most pressing questions about the new ETIAS visa waiver, which will go into effect in 2025. If you don’t find the answer you’re searching for, we encourage you to visit our FAQ page or contact us using the form in the Contact us section. If you require immediate assistance, our dedicated Customer Support team is always here to assist you.
Yes. To travel to the Netherlands and other ETIAS countries, all US nationals must apply online for an ETIAS Visa Waiver. When the ETIAS online application goes live in 2025, all US nationals will have access to it. The United States is exempt from visa requirements but must obtain an ETIAS travel permit to visit the Schengen area. ETIAS will take the place of visa-free travel regulations in the Schengen area. Please see our homepage for a complete list of countries that can be visited with an ETIAS. ETIAS travel authorizations are only valid for Schengen nations plus Vatican City, Cyprus, San Marino, Croatia, Romania, and Bulgaria. Both EU and non-EU nations are included in the Schengen zone.
Yes. When the ETIAS visa waiver program becomes mandatory in 2025, all American residents will be forced to apply online. The electronic ETIAS visa waiver will take the role of the current visa-free system, which allows for short-term travel throughout the Schengen zone. It will go into effect in 2025 and remain in effect after that. International travelers and border police will have a six-month grace period. This is done to make the transition easier. US citizens must complete the ETIAS application in order to travel to Europe in 2025.Travelers should complete their ETIAS online application no later than 96 hours (4 days) before their departure date to allow for adequate processing time. This will help you to handle any concerns that may emerge during the ETIAS application process online.
The electronic ETIAS travel application is straightforward. All US citizens and those exempt from visa requirements must fill out an online application before traveling to the Netherlands or any other ETIAS country. In most cases, the ETIAS application requires approximately 10 minutes. The online application will request basic information from you, such as your criminal history and travel history. During the application process, you will also be asked a few security questions about your criminal and travel background.
To obtain an ETIAS visa waiver, applicants must be over the age of eighteen and pay the ETIAS fee. Minors under the age of 18 and elderly aged over 70 will be exempt from this fee. When submitting an electronic ETIAS request, you must pay the application fee online with a valid credit or debit card. Your ETIAS application will be placed on hold if the transaction fails.
Yes. All travelers, including children and minors, from 60 countries exempt from visa requirements must exhibit a valid ETIAS visa waiver at the border to be eligible for ETIAS travel clearance. When the program is introduced in 2025, ETIAS holders will be able to travel to any ETIAS country (Schengen countries plus San Marino, Vatican City, Croatia, Cyprus, Romania, and Bulgaria). A parent or guardian must fill the online ETIAS application on behalf of minors and children.
