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France passport to Netherlands
Yes — France passport holders can visit Netherlands without a visa.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Netherlands lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — France is one of them.
- France passports get “Visa free” at 123 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Netherlands passports also enter France without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Netherlands
Open to France passports near Netherlands
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
FranceNetherlands- Typical duration
- 1.7 hours
- From
- NCE · CFE · SXB
- To
- AMS · RTM · EIN
Airlines Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Transavia Holland, Airlinair
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
France
Country profile
Capital
Paris
Population
68.7 million
Area
547,030 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
French
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
9.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
13.8%
Ethnic groups
Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese, Basque minorities
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Netherlands
Country profile
Capital
Amsterdam
Population
18.1 million
Area
41,526 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Dutch
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
3 million · 2024
Migrant share
16.2%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Dutch75.4%
- other9.3%
- EU6.4%
- Turkish2.4%
- Moroccan2.4%
- Surinamese2.1%
- Other2%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C / Type F
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+31
Airports
AMS · EIN · RTM · MST
Highlights
- Anne Frank House
- Keukenhof
- Grachtengordel
- Kinderdijk
France · Visa free
FAQ
Does a France passport need a visa for Netherlands?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Netherlands immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Netherlands typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Netherlands mission.
What about a Netherlands passport entering France?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Netherlands as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination. Visa-exempt passports use the EES entry/exit system. ETIAS will apply on the EU timetable — confirm whether your passport is in scope before travel.