This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.
BRITISH EMBASSY IN NETHERLANDS
Lange Voorhout 10
2514 ED The Hague
Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0)70 4270 427
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-the-hague
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ambulance | 112 |
Fire | 112 |
Police | 112 |
BEFORE TRAVELLING
Before travelling please always check for up to date information. Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Safety and security
- Terrorism
- Local laws and customs
- Entry requirements
- Health
- Natural Disasters
- Money
COUNTRY FACTS
Capital city | Amsterdam |
Language | Dutch |
Currency | Euro |
Phone Code | +31 |
Internet Code | .nl |
Time Zone | UTC+1 (1 hour ahead of UK) |
Drives on | Right |
Plug Types | Type C, Type F |
Drinking Water
| Safe to drink |
Religion | Roman Catholic 28%, Protestant 19% (includes Dutch Reformed 9%, Protestant Church of The Netherlands, 7%, Calvinist 3%), other 11% (includes 5% Muslim and Hindu, Buddhist, Jehovah's Witness, and Orthodox), none 42 |
Significant Dates | April 27 – King's Birthday |