So How long can you stay in the Netherlands after Brexit? and how does the 90 in 180 day rule affect you when Moving to the Netherlands from UK?
Now that Brexit is done and dusted the rules on how long you can stay in the Netherlands have changed for a UK passport holder. If you have become a Dutch resident then you can stay as long as you like. But what if you are planning on moving to The Netherlands in 2023 after Brexit, or if you own a 2nd home in Holland, or even if you would just like to be able to spend long periods of time in the Netherlands or Europe touring? Well the team at Advance Moves International removals has been looking into it for you and we have some answers………………
How long can I stay in The Netherlands after Brexit?
Advance moves has an information page on Moving to the Netherlands after Brexit to help with all aspects of Moving to and Living in the Netherlands.
Check it out for all the info you need to move to the Netherlands.
90 days is how long you can stay in the Netherlands after Brexit
Basically Non-Dutch residents and UK nationals will still be able to enter the Netherlands visa-free, but only for short stays of up to 90 days in any period of 180 days..
The 90 days in every 180 days rule
The UK, has been added to the list of visa-exempt countries by the EU. This means that UK citizens will be limited to visiting the Netherlands for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without needing a visa.
The 180-day clock would start when you first enter the Netherlands or any other Schengen state as of 2021, as a non-EU citizen, with each subsequent departure and entry recorded and counted at border controls. Once you have been away from Germany or Europe for a full 90 days you will be allowed a new stay of up to 90 days, once you have used up your allowance you will not be permitted to enter another Schengen country without a visa. so basically its 90 days in Europe, 90 days back in the UK, before 90 days are allowed back in Europe.
So 3 months(90 days) is how long you can stay in the Netherlands after Brexit
So basically you can stay for 3 months (90 days) in any 6 month (180 days) period as a general rule. For longer stays you will need to have a visa. 90 days/3 months should be enough for most people holidaying or touring the Netherlands or Europe.
Dutch Border controls and how long can you stay in the Netherlands after Brexit
Just how well policed this counting of days will be, is unknown but expect it to be adhered to. Your UK passport should be stamped when entering or leaving the EU.
Those who remain UK residents but own a 2nd home in the Netherlands, will therefore need to take extra care when planning a trip to the Netherlands or anywhere in the E.U. to avoid illegally overstaying and potentially being denied re-entry.
You may be required to answer questions at the border about the duration and purpose of your visit. It could be that if you do overstay then penalties may occur or future entry to the Netherlands and Europe is denied or restricted.
For stays over 90 days or the right to work in the Netherlands as a non-EU national, you would need to apply in advance for a relevant visa.
For more information on Moving to and Living in the Netherlands after Brexit check out the Advance Moves information pages on Moving to the Netherlands after Brexit.
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