This guide covers the UK visa from the Netherlands in 2026: the ETA now required of Dutch citizens, current fees in euros, and the visa routes for Indians and other non-EU residents. Since Brexit, Dutch nationals are visa-free for short visits but need an Electronic Travel Authorisation to travel. Whether you need a quick ETA for a London trip or a Standard Visitor visa as a non-EU resident, this guide sets out the requirements, costs, and how to apply.
Source: Home Office ETA datasets and entry clearance visa fees, year ending March 2026.
Dutch citizens have needed an ETA since 2 April 2025, and it is now fully enforced — no ETA, no boarding, including on the Amsterdam–London Eurostar. In the year to March 2026 the UK issued about 1.2 million ETAs to Dutch nationals at a 99.7% approval rate. The ETA costs €19 and lasts two years; only non-EU residents of the Netherlands need an actual visa.
UK Visa from the Netherlands: Requirements and Fees 2026
The Anglo-Dutch connection runs deep: William III of Orange took the English throne in 1689, binding the two nations together through the Glorious Revolution and four centuries of trade and rivalry. Today around 100,000 Dutch nationals live in the UK and some 50,000 Britons live in the Netherlands, and the Amsterdam–London Eurostar puts the two capitals four hours apart. Since Brexit, though, Dutch travellers face the same ETA system as other visa-exempt nationals — and it must be approved before boarding.
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for visits of up to six months, but they do need an ETA (€19, valid two years) obtained through the UK ETA App. Non-EU residents of the Netherlands need a Standard Visitor visa (€152) instead. For work, study, or family stays, Dutch nationals apply for the relevant visa and give biometrics through the UK Immigration: ID Check App — no visa centre visit.
UK Entry Requirements for Dutch Citizens
Entry is straightforward for short trips but no longer automatic. Dutch nationals can no longer use EU lanes and pass through the same control as other non-EU visitors. The core requirement is a valid passport plus an approved ETA before travel — the ETA is checked at boarding, so it must be in hand before you leave the Netherlands.
- A valid passport for the duration of the stay
- An approved ETA (€19, valid two years, via the UK ETA App)
- Evidence of return or onward travel
- Accommodation details or a host's address
- Enough funds to support the visit without working
- Genuine intention to leave within six months
At the border, officers may ask about your plans, accommodation, and funds, though detailed questioning is rare for Dutch visitors. Keeping your booking and return ticket on your phone speeds things up. Travellers from elsewhere in the region face the same system, including those covered by our France ETA guidance.
Do I Need a Visa for the UK from the Netherlands?
It depends on your nationality, not your residence. Dutch citizens need only an ETA (€19) for visits up to six months. Non-EU residents of the Netherlands — Indian or Pakistani passport holders, for example — need a Standard Visitor visa (€152) regardless of their Dutch residence status. For work or study beyond six months, every nationality needs the appropriate visa.
The UK's system is nationality-based, so your Dutch residence permit (verblijfsvergunning) does not change what you need — only your passport does. According to the official gov.uk ETA guidance, Dutch citizens have needed an ETA since 2 April 2025, with a 99.7% issue rate in the latest Home Office figures — approval is effectively automatic for eligible travellers.
UK Requirements by Nationality (from the Netherlands)
| Your Nationality | What You Need | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch citizen | ETA (UK ETA App) | €19 |
| Other EU/EEA citizen in NL | ETA (UK ETA App) | €19 |
| Indian passport holder in NL | Standard Visitor visa | €152 |
| Pakistani passport holder in NL | Standard Visitor visa | €152 |
| Other non-EU resident of NL | Standard Visitor visa | €152 |
The full rules, exemptions, and how the scheme works across nationalities are covered in our guide to the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme. Travellers from German travellers to the UK follow the same ETA route.
UK Tourist Visa from the Netherlands
Dutch citizens need no tourist visa — only the €19 ETA for visits up to six months. Non-EU residents of the Netherlands need a Standard Visitor visa (€152) for any trip. Both cover tourism, sightseeing, and visiting friends or family. Dutch nationals apply via the ETA app; non-EU residents apply through the visa centre in Amsterdam.
"UK tourist visa from the Netherlands" means different things by nationality. A Dutch passport holder visiting as a tourist only needs an ETA. A non-EU national living in the Netherlands must apply for a Standard Visitor visa, regardless of how long they have lived there.
What You Can Do as a Visitor
- Tourism: sightseeing, attractions, events, and festivals
- Family visits: seeing friends and relatives in the UK
- Business activities: meetings, conferences, and negotiations — no paid work
- Short courses: study up to 30 days where it is not the main purpose
- Private medical treatment at UK private facilities
- Transit through the UK to another destination
For repeat trips, the long-term visitor visa allows unlimited entries over two, five, or ten years while still capping each stay at six months. Travellers from Belgium to the UK follow the same visitor framework.
UK Visa Fees from the Netherlands 2026 (in Euros)
Dutch citizens pay only €19 for an ETA. Non-EU residents of the Netherlands pay from €152 for a six-month Standard Visitor visa. Work visas run from €924, the Student visa is €671, and a partner/family visa is €2,481. All fees are paid in euros and are non-refundable. These figures reflect the fee schedule current in 2026.
Home Office fees are set in pounds and shown in euros for applicants in the Netherlands and the eurozone. The figures below are pulled from the official fee calculator and apply identically across euro-currency countries.
Visitor and Short-Stay Fees
| Visa Type | Fee (EUR) | Max Stay Per Visit |
|---|---|---|
| ETA (Dutch citizens) | €19 | 6 months |
| Standard Visitor (6 months) | €152 | 6 months |
| Long-term Visitor (2 years) | €569 | 6 months |
| Long-term Visitor (5 years) | €1,015 | 6 months |
| Long-term Visitor (10 years) | €1,268 | 6 months |
| Marriage Visitor | €152 | 6 months |
| Private Medical Treatment | €263 | 11 months |
| Direct Airside Transit (DATV) | €47 | Airside only |
| Visitor in Transit | €84 | 48 hours |
For travellers planning repeat trips, the long-term visitor visa spreads the cost over several years while still capping each stay at six months.
Work, Study and Family Fees
| Visa Category | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Student | €671 |
| Skilled Worker (up to 3 years) | €924 |
| Skilled Worker (over 3 years) | €1,825 |
| Health and Care Worker (up to 3 years) | €365 |
| Youth Mobility Scheme | €383 |
| Partner / Family visa | €2,481 |
| Adult Dependent Relative | €4,370 |
| Priority service | +€597 |
| Super Priority service | +€1,194 |
Any visa over six months also carries the Immigration Health Surcharge, charged in pounds at £1,035 a year (students and Youth Mobility participants pay £776). It is paid on top of the visa fee and is not converted to euros. Health and Care Worker visa holders are exempt.
UK Visa from the Netherlands for Indians
Indian nationals in the Netherlands pay €152 for a six-month Standard Visitor visa in 2026. A Dutch residence permit does not grant visa-free UK access, but it strengthens the application by showing ties to the Netherlands. Applications go through the visa centre in Amsterdam, with processing of about three weeks.
The process for Indian nationals in the Netherlands mirrors applying from India, with the added advantage of established residence in Europe. The Netherlands is home to a large Indian community, many working in Amsterdam's tech sector, Rotterdam's port industries, and the Eindhoven high-tech region — a settled base that helps demonstrate a clear reason to return.
- Valid Indian passport with adequate remaining validity
- Dutch residence permit valid beyond your return date
- Bank statements from a Dutch account, covering recent months
- Employment letter from a Dutch employer confirming leave
- Travel itinerary and UK accommodation bookings
- Evidence of ties to the Netherlands — property, family, ongoing work
Legal residence in the Netherlands — especially permanent residence — helps a UK visitor application by showing strong ties and a clear reason to return. Include your residence permit, employment contract, and evidence of settled life such as property, bank accounts, or children in school alongside the standard documents.
Build the file using our UK visa supporting documents checklist, and if a relative is hosting you, our guide to the sponsor's invitation letter shows what to include. If a visit was refused before, our guides on why UK visas are refused and the odds of success when reapplying explain how to strengthen a fresh application.
Working and Studying in the UK
Dutch citizens need a work visa since Brexit. The main route is the Skilled Worker visa (€924–€1,825), needing employer sponsorship and a salary at or above the £41,700 general threshold. Dutch nationals give biometrics through the UK Immigration: ID Check App from home. The Youth Mobility Scheme (ages 18–35, €383) and the Student visa (€671) are the other common routes.
Free movement ended on 31 December 2020, so Dutch nationals now need permission to work or study long-term. The upside is convenience: as an EU national, you verify your identity through the UK Immigration: ID Check App rather than attending a visa centre. UK visa grant rates for Dutch applicants are high across all routes in the latest Home Office figures.
Skilled Worker Visa
The Skilled Worker route is the main path for Dutch nationals taking UK employment. You need a job offer from a licensed sponsor and a salary meeting the general threshold of £41,700, with lower thresholds for some roles. The fee is €924 for up to three years or €1,825 beyond that, plus the health surcharge, and it leads to settlement after five years.
Youth Mobility and Student Routes
Dutch citizens aged 18 to 35 can apply under the Youth Mobility Scheme to live and work in the UK for two years without a job offer; places are limited and allocated by ballot, and the fee is €383. For courses over six months, the Student visa costs €671 and allows part-time work. After a degree, the Graduate route gives two years' post-study work. Shorter courses up to six months need only an ETA.
Partner and Family Routes
Dutch nationals joining a British or settled partner can apply for a partner visa, currently €2,481, with a minimum income requirement of £29,000. Where the sponsor holds EU Settlement Scheme status instead, the free EUSS family route may apply rather than the paid partner visa.
How to Apply for a UK Visa from the Netherlands
The process depends on whether you are a Dutch citizen or a non-EU resident of the Netherlands. Dutch nationals do almost everything by app; non-EU residents use the Amsterdam visa centre for biometrics — the only UK visa application centre in the country.
- Complete the online application and pay the fee in euros at gov.uk
- Dutch citizens: give biometrics via the UK Immigration: ID Check App from home
- Non-EU residents: book biometrics at the Amsterdam visa centre
- Upload your supporting documents
- Wait for the decision — about 3 weeks standard, 5 days on priority
- Receive your eVisa or a vignette in your passport
For an ETA there is no form beyond the app itself — download it, scan your passport, take a photo, and pay. If a visa decision runs late, our guide on UK visa delays explains how to chase it, and priority and super-priority services can speed things up where available. You can track timelines with our guide to processing after biometrics.
- Dutch citizens need an ETA (€19), applied for via the UK ETA App — issue rate 99.7%
- For visas, Dutch nationals use the ID Check App — no visa centre visit
- Indians and other non-EU residents pay €152 for a six-month Standard Visitor visa
- Work visas need sponsorship and a £41,700 general salary threshold
- The health surcharge (£1,035/year, £776 students) applies to visas over six months
- Amsterdam hosts the only UK visa application centre in the Netherlands
For official confirmation, use the gov.uk visa checker and the Standard Visitor visa guidance. Neighbouring guides cover applicants from Austria, the rules for travelling from Ireland to the UK, and applicants from Switzerland.
It depends on your nationality. Dutch citizens need only an ETA (€19) for short visits up to six months, obtained via the UK ETA App. Non-EU residents of the Netherlands — Indian or Pakistani passport holders, for example — need a Standard Visitor visa (€152) regardless of their Dutch residence status, because a residence permit does not grant visa-free UK access.
The ETA is €19 for Dutch citizens. A six-month Standard Visitor visa is €152, a two-year visitor visa €569, the Student visa €671, the Skilled Worker visa €924–€1,825, and a partner visa €2,481. Priority processing adds €597 and super priority €1,194. All fees are in euros and non-refundable.
Indian nationals in the Netherlands apply through the Amsterdam visa centre. Complete the online application at gov.uk, pay the €152 fee, book a biometrics appointment, and submit your documents including your Dutch residence permit. Processing takes about three weeks, and your Dutch residence strengthens the application by showing ties to the Netherlands.
Yes. Dutch citizens need an approved ETA before boarding the Eurostar from Amsterdam to London, just as for flights or ferries. Carriers check ETA status at boarding, so without an approved ETA Dutch passengers will not be allowed to travel. Apply via the UK ETA App well before you leave, ideally at least three days ahead.
No. Since Brexit, Dutch citizens need a work visa. The main route is the Skilled Worker visa (€924–€1,825), needing sponsorship from a licensed UK employer and a salary at or above the £41,700 general threshold. Dutch nationals aged 18–35 may also use the Youth Mobility Scheme. Business meetings are allowed on an ETA, but paid work is not.
The UK visa application centre is in Amsterdam, the only one in the Netherlands, and is used by non-EU residents for biometrics and document submission. Dutch citizens applying for work or study visas can skip the centre entirely and use the UK Immigration: ID Check App from home instead.
Visitor visas usually take about three weeks from the biometrics appointment. Work and study visas take roughly three to eight weeks, and settlement visas up to twelve weeks. Priority service (€597) targets five working days, and super priority (€1,194) aims for the next working day where available. ETAs are usually decided within minutes, up to three working days.
The UK ETA App is for applying for an Electronic Travel Authorisation, which Dutch citizens use for short visits up to six months. The UK Immigration: ID Check App is for giving biometrics when applying for an actual visa — work, study, or family. In short, the ETA app is for visiting and the ID Check app is for longer stays that need a visa.