Dutch visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Netherlands for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Netherlands for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Netherlands e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Netherlands visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Netherlands tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Netherlands.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Netherlands.
If you are looking for Netherlands visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Netherlands nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Netherlands in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 7 minutes)
- Winnipeg: The Honorary Consulate of Netherlands in Winnipeg, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 7 minutes)
- Saskatoon: The Honorary Consulate of Netherlands in Saskatoon, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 7 minutes)
- Montreal: The Honorary Consulate of Netherlands in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 7 minutes)
- Halifax: The Honorary Consulate of Netherlands in Halifax, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 7 minutes)
- Quebec: The Honorary Consulate of Netherlands in Quebec, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 7 minutes)
- Calgary: The Honorary Consulate of Netherlands in Calgary, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 7 minutes)
- Fredericton: The Honorary Consulate of Netherlands in Fredericton, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 7 minutes)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Netherlands in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 7 minutes)
- Vancouver: The Consulate General of Netherlands in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 7 minutes)
Netherlands visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Netherlands diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Netherlands from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 187,200 | N/A |
| 2009 | 174,600 | -6.73% |
| 2010 | 171,000 | -2.06% |
| 2011 | 181,800 | 6.32% |
| 2012 | 171,000 | -5.94% |
| 2013 | 181,800 | 6.32% |
| 2014 | 172,800 | -4.95% |
| 2015 | 180,000 | 4.17% |
| 2016 | 176,400 | -2.00% |
| 2017 | 176,400 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 172,800 | -2.04% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Netherlands & Canada comparison
Netherlands's area is approximately 33,720 km2 (13,019 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 269.68 times bigger than Netherlands.
As of October 2025, Netherlands's population is ~17.3 million people - 22,098,324 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Netherlands & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Netherlands | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 17,323,355 | 39,421,679 | 22.1 million fewer people live in Netherlands than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 152 | 144 | Netherlands has 8 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 146 | 129 | Netherlands passport holders can visit 17 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 173 | 469 | Dutch hosts 296 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Netherlands in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Netherlands in 2018 was approximately 172,800.
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- Amsterdam to Ottawa: 11170.96 km (6941.31 mi)
- Travel time: 23 hours 16 minutes
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