Canada Visa RequirementsFor Netherlands passport holders
Dutch citizens require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for Canada, costing CAD 7 (approximately USD 5). The eTA is linked to your passport and valid for five years or until passport expiry.
Netherlands passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) online before traveling to Canada.
Apply at canada.ca/eta before booking flights. Fee: CAD 7 (approximately USD 5). Approval usually instant; email confirmation received within minutes. The eTA is linked electronically to your passport; no printout required at the border. Valid 5 years or until passport expires. An eTA does not guarantee entry; border officers make the final determination.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Netherlands to Canada: What You Need to Know
Canada has a significant Dutch diaspora: approximately 100,000 Dutch-born immigrants settled in Canada after World War II, concentrated in Ontario (the Niagara region is nicknamed Little Holland) and British Columbia. Modern trade ties are strong through agriculture, water management, and energy. The eTA is simple and instant in most cases.
Practical Tips
Schiphol to Toronto (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL) are served by direct KLM flights (approximately 8-9 hours). Vancouver (YVR) requires a connection. Canada uses the Canadian dollar. Tap water is safe throughout Canada. For those of Dutch heritage, the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa commemorates the Dutch royal family's wartime exile in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Canada?
No visa is required. Dutch passport holders must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before flying to Canada, costing CAD 7 (approximately USD 5). The eTA is valid for 5 years or until passport expiry.
How do Dutch citizens apply for the Canadian eTA?
Apply at canada.ca/eta before booking flights. Fee: CAD 7. Provide your passport number and credit card. Approval is usually instant; your eTA is linked electronically to your passport. Save the confirmation email. An eTA does not guarantee entry; border officers make the final admission decision.
Is there a Dutch community in Canada?
Yes. Tens of thousands of Dutch migrants settled in Canada after World War II, concentrated in Ontario (the Niagara Peninsula and Georgian Bay areas have large Dutch communities) and British Columbia. Ottawa's Canadian Tulip Festival commemorates the Dutch royal family's wartime exile in Canada and the gift of tulip bulbs from the Netherlands.
Are there direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Canada?
Yes. KLM operates direct Schiphol-Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Schiphol-Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau (YUL) flights, both approximately 8-9 hours. Air Canada and other carriers also operate the route. Vancouver (YVR) requires a connection.