Netherlands

Netherlands uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.

Netherlands uses the euro (symbol: €), code EUR.

Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. Euro is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 euros and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

Credit cards are widely accepted within Netherlands (at hotels, shops, and restaurants, travel agencies, car-rental agencies etc.). Maestro, MasterCard and Visa are the most widely accepted. American Express is less common. Diners Club is pretty rare. Discover, JCB, RuPay and UnionPay are unknown.

Tipping is usually not expected in Netherlands. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.

Automatic teller machines (local names: Geldautomaat, ATM, bankautomaat or giromaat) are common in Netherlands. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.

You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Internet speed in Netherlands is on average 17.0 Mbps.

WiFi coverage in Netherlands is very high. Most hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.

You can buy a SIM card for about €7.00, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: KPN, T-Mobile or Vodafone.

Netherlands uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Netherlands upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

To call Netherlands, dial +, then 31 (the country code for Netherlands), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.

Homosexuality is legal in Netherlands.

Same-sex couples can be married like everyone else.

No vaccinations are required to enter the country, but it is recommended to perform routine immunizations for your protection and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.