Romania→Netherlands
Romania to Netherlands
Do I need a visa for Netherlands?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter the Netherlands for a tourist stay; one entry permits a stay of up to 90 days.
This permitted stay does not allow paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter on a Romanian passport or on a Romanian national identity card. Travel documents must be valid on entry.
A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Netherlands?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to the Netherlands.
You are advised to check the National Institute of Public Health (CNSCBT) travel advice for recommended vaccinations and to consider getting the European Health Insurance Card before travelling.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
A single visit as a tourist is permitted for up to 90 days. This applies without further formalities for Romanian citizens.
Information on extending stays or penalties for overstaying is not provided here.
Can children travel on this route?
Minors travelling to the Netherlands must have a letter of parental consent. If a minor leaves or returns without one parent, the non-travelling parent should complete the consent form from the Centre for the Prevention of International Child Abduction.
Do I need travel insurance?
Health/travel insurance is a condition of entry to the Netherlands and you should have cover in place before you travel.
It is recommended to obtain the European Health Insurance Card for access to necessary medical care during your temporary stay.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my Romanian ID card instead of a passport?
Both a Romanian passport and a Romanian national identity card are accepted for entry to the Netherlands.
Will a driving licence get me into the Netherlands?
Dutch border authorities accept your passport or national identity card; a driving licence is not accepted as a travel document for entry.
Can I travel on a temporary passport?
A temporary passport is not accepted for this route; you must travel on a Romanian passport or national identity card that is valid on arrival.
Do I need to show bank statements or cash when I arrive?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds on arrival for a tourist trip to the Netherlands.
Is there an arrival card or online entry form I must complete?
No arrival registration or entry card is required for a tourist visit to the Netherlands.
How long am I allowed to stay on a tourist visit?
A single entry permits a stay of up to 90 days in the Netherlands for Romanian citizens travelling as tourists.
Are any vaccinations required or recommended?
There is no mandatory vaccination to enter the Netherlands; consult the National Institute of Public Health before travel for recommended vaccinations.
What papers do I need if I travel with children?
If you travel with a minor, the child must have a letter of parental consent; consult the Centre for the Prevention of International Child Abduction for the correct form.
Should I tell the embassy I'm travelling to the Netherlands?
You may notify the Romanian Embassy in The Hague of your presence via the eConsulat platform by giving name, date of birth and a mobile phone number; the embassy page is for consular assistance, not visa applications.
Who do I call if I need consular help in the Netherlands?
For consular help while in the Netherlands you can contact the Romanian Embassy in The Hague; their address is Catsheuvel 55, The Hague and an emergency number is +31-651.597.107.
Is an EHIC useful for my trip?
The Netherlands is in the EU; it is recommended you obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before travel to access necessary medical care during your temporary stay.
Will officials ask for money or require registration on arrival?
No proof of funds is required on arrival for this route, and no arrival registration is needed for a tourist stay.
Does the same rule apply to Dutch Caribbean islands?
For travel to the Dutch Caribbean territories (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Saba, Sint Eustatius) a passport is required; the national identity card is not sufficient for those territories.
What if the child travels alone or with only one parent?
If you are travelling alone or a child is travelling without one parent, the non-travelling parent should complete the parental consent form available from the Centre for the Prevention of International Child Abduction.
Where do I get the visa?
There is no application to make for this tourist entry permission: you travel on your passport or identity card and receive the right to stay on arrival.
For consular assistance while in the Netherlands, the Romanian Embassy in The Hague provides help; its address is Catsheuvel 55, The Hague and the embassy recommends Romanian citizens register their presence via www.econsulat.ro. An emergency contact number is +31-651.597.107.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport or ID card.
- 2Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Netherlands — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
More about Netherlands
Europe
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Known for
- Tulips, Windmills, Cycling
- Food
- Stroopwafels, Bitterballen, Dutch Cheese