Nonstop flights to Canada
Canada eVisa (eTA): rules for Dutch travellers
Travellers from the Netherlands can fly nonstop to major Canadian cities. As nationals of a visa-exempt country, they need an eTA to board.
- Nationality
- Dutch
- eTA
- Required for air travel
- Official IRCC fee
- CA$7
- Flying time to Canada
- About 7 hr 30 min to 8 hr 30 min to Toronto or Montreal, 9 hr 30 min to Vancouver
- Time difference
- Montreal and Toronto are 6 hr behind, Vancouver 9 hr behind
- Currency at departure
- EUR (€)
From the Netherlands
What to check before departure
Your flights to Canada
Nonstop flights from Amsterdam to Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary.
Schedules and routes from the Netherlands can change. Check the full itinerary with the airline, including the formalities of every connecting country.
- Departure airports
- Amsterdam Schiphol
- Airlines flying to Canada
- KLM · Air Canada
High season: July, August and the Christmas holidays. Book early during these busy periods.
Your passport
A valid Dutch passport. The eTA is electronically linked to it: if you get a new passport, you must apply for a new eTA.
Health
No vaccination certificate is required to enter Canada from the Netherlands. Travel insurance is still strongly recommended: healthcare is expensive for visitors.
Get the eTA before you book
Most answers arrive within minutes, but some require additional documents. Plan ahead so you are not refused boarding.
The right passport, the right number
The eTA is linked to the passport entered in the application. Travel with that same passport and check every character of the number, without mixing up the letter O and the digit 0.
Good to know
Travelling to Canada from the Netherlands
Trip idea from the Netherlands
Amsterdam has nonstop flights to several Canadian cities, so you can arrive in the East and leave from the West. Ties between the two countries remain strong: every spring Ottawa hosts its Tulip Festival, born of a gift from the Dutch royal family after the Second World War.
Combining with the United States
Many travellers combine Canada and the United States. Dutch citizens can generally enter the US with an ESTA, applied for separately. Crossing between Canada and the US by road or train does not require an eTA, but flying back into Canada does.
Electricity
Canada uses type A and B sockets at 120 V. Bring an adapter for European plugs; most phone and laptop chargers accept both voltages, but check hair dryers and heating appliances.
Language
English is the everyday language in most of the country. In Quebec the majority language is French: a few words will help, although English is widely understood in Montreal.
To prepare
The application of a Dutch national
A passport from a visa-exempt country
The eTA is electronically linked to this passport. It must be valid, and it is the passport you will show when boarding.
A valid email address
The answer and any request for additional documents arrive by email. Check the spelling and keep an eye on your spam folder.
Your personal details
Names, date and place of birth, nationality, address and phone number, as shown on your documents.
A payment card
Payment is made online by card, securely.
Frequently asked questions
What Dutch travellers often ask us
Do Dutch travellers need an eTA for Canada?
Yes, for air travel. Dutch nationals are visa-exempt but must obtain an eTA before boarding a flight to or through Canada. By land or sea, it is generally not required.
How long is the flight from the Netherlands?
About 7 hr 30 min to 8 hr 30 min to Toronto or Montreal, 9 hr 30 min to Vancouver. Nonstop flights from Amsterdam to Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary.
Which airlines fly from the Netherlands to Canada?
From Amsterdam Schiphol, flights to Canada are operated by airlines including KLM and Air Canada. Routes change, so check the full itinerary with the airline.
Do I need a vaccination to enter Canada from the Netherlands?
No vaccination certificate is required to enter Canada from the Netherlands. Travel insurance is still strongly recommended: healthcare is expensive for visitors.
What is the time difference between the Netherlands and Canada?
Montreal and Toronto are 6 hr behind, Vancouver 9 hr behind. Canada spans six time zones: check the one for your arrival city.
When are seats hardest to find from the Netherlands?
Busiest period for departures from the Netherlands: July, August and the Christmas holidays. Apply for the eTA as soon as the trip is decided, even before booking.
Which passport do I need to apply for the eTA?
A valid Dutch passport. The eTA is electronically linked to it: if you get a new passport, you must apply for a new eTA.
What to see in Canada when travelling from the Netherlands?
Amsterdam has nonstop flights to several Canadian cities, so you can arrive in the East and leave from the West. Ties between the two countries remain strong: every spring Ottawa hosts its Tulip Festival, born of a gift from the Dutch royal family after the Second World War.
Can I combine Canada and the United States from the Netherlands?
Many travellers combine Canada and the United States. Dutch citizens can generally enter the US with an ESTA, applied for separately. Crossing between Canada and the US by road or train does not require an eTA, but flying back into Canada does.
Do I need a plug adapter for Canada?
Canada uses type A and B sockets at 120 V. Bring an adapter for European plugs; most phone and laptop chargers accept both voltages, but check hair dryers and heating appliances.
What language is spoken in Canada?
English is the everyday language in most of the country. In Quebec the majority language is French: a few words will help, although English is widely understood in Montreal.
Go further
Guides to plan your trip
- Trip planning
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Summer, autumn colours, snowy winter: a calendar for choosing the best time for your trip.
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