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The Netherlands remains a stable and developed country ideally situated geographically in Western Europe to avoid the risks associated with armed conflict and civil war. Its continued role in UN and NATO operations, as well as European development places it at the lower end of the risk spectrum, with only basic levels of minimum operating security standards needed to mitigate the majority of threats presented.

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All travellers should visit either their personal physician or a travel health clinic 4-6 weeks before departure. You should ensure your routine vaccines are up to date, these include: influenza, chickenpox, polio, MMR, and tetanus - diphtheria. 

It is safe to drink the tap water in the Netherlands.

Tick-borne encephalitis does occur in warmer months in various parts of forested regions of Europe.

In March 2003, avian influenza was reported in Dutch poultry farms. Although the risk is perceived as low, travellers are advised to avoid all areas that process poultry.

Medical facilities in the Netherlands are of a high standard. A European Health Insurance Card entitles visitors to the state public health system of Netherlands.

Pass

Citizens from the EU can enter the Netherlands with a National ID or passport. Validity for EU passport holders is for the duration of stay, while non-EU nationals do require validity for three months beyond their date of departure.

Visum

EU nationals do not require a visa for the Netherlands and can stay indefinitely. Nationals from Canada, US and Australia can stay visa-free for 90 days. Visitors from other countries should seek advice from the relevant Dutch diplomatic offices regarding specific requirements.

For additional information visit TLCS at http://www.tlcsvisas.com/tlcs/  

Travellers can find information regarding which nationalities require a Schengen visa for entry into Netherlands at the European Commission Visa Policy website.