The Embassy often receives questions about all kinds of matters related to the Netherlands. We have tried to collect some of them here for you.

• What is the capital of the Netherlands?
• Can I bring my pet with me to the Netherlands?
• Where can I have my Danish documents legalised?
• Where can I learn Dutch?
• I'm going to the Netherlands as a tourist. Where can I get tourist information?
• I'm going to the Netherlands as an exchange student. Where can I get information?
• I am a citizen from outside the EU/EEA with a Danish residence permit. Can I travel to the Netherlands without a VISA?

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What is the capital of the Netherlands?

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. The Hague (Den Haag) is the seat of government.

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Can I bring my pet with me to the Netherlands?

Your pet needs an animal EU passport, proof of vaccination and a microchip or a clearly readable tattoo. More information about  Travelling with dogs, cats and ferrets.

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Where can I have my Danish documents legalised?

Your documents can be legalised with an Apostille stamp by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs:  www.um.dk.

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Where can I learn Dutch?

Here you can find more information on Dutch language education.

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I'm going to the Netherlands as a tourist. Where can I get tourist information?

• Tourism -  the Netherlands
• You can contact the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions in Stockholm:  www.holland.com/nordic.
• The Press and Cultural Affairs section of the embassy can send you some brochures by mail.

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I'm going to the Netherlands as an exchange student. Where can I get information?

Click here for more information.

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I am a citizen from outside the EU/EEA with a Danish residence permit. Can I travel to the Netherlands without a VISA?

Yes. Since the Netherlands have signed the Schengen Agreement, as a non-EU citizen you are allowed to travel there if you own a valid residence permit of one of the other Schengen countries. Read more about  the Schengen Agreement.

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