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=Visiting {{PAGENAME}}=
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''Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.''
  
 
=Entering {{PAGENAME}} with a Car or Motorbike=
 
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'''Correct as of: <span style="color:red">(date last confirmed correct)</span>'''
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'''Correct as of: <span style="color:red">September 2013</span>'''
  
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==Required Paperwork==
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==Required Paperwork==  
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''List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies''
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{{visa_country}}
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Proof of ownership is required. Original paperwork must be available to show to Police and Customs upon request (copies not permitted).
  
 
==Process at border==
 
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There is virtually no process involved with crossing into The Netherlands via car. As it is bordered entirely by EU member nations, it is assumed your vehicle has already been through that process, if your vehicle is from a non-EU member nation. All road borders are no longer maintained. Just drive across and enjoy the windmills.
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''Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle''
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==Cost of entry==
 
==Cost of entry==
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''State the cost for a vehicle to enter''
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Free.
  
 
==Permitted length of stay==
 
==Permitted length of stay==
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''State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle''
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''A foreign registered vehicle can stay up to 6 months in any country within EU.
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EU includes: Austria, Italy, Belgium, Latvia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Croatia, Luxembourg, Cyprus Malta, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Estonia, Portugal, Finland, Romania, France, Slovakia, Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Sweden & Ireland
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However, you must pay extra attention and study carefully your stay in the Schengen Zone which allows only 3 months every 6 months per year.
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The Schengen Member States include: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,  Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & Liechtenstein. More info about Schengen Zone Visa at: [[https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/schengen-visa-countries-list/]]
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For example Switzerland, Norway or Liechtenstein belong to the Schengen Zone (which literally means free movement) but in the EU. Also countries like Serbia, Albania, FYROM, Bosnia or Belarus do not belong to any group (EU or Schengen Zone) ''
  
 
==Extension of stay==
 
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==Exiting with a vehicle==
 
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No process for exiting with vehicle, other than crossing the mostly invisible border.
  
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{{Travel insurance country}}
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==Vehicle insurance requirements==
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Vehicle insurance is mandatory for all vehicles. Any 3rd party insurance is acceptable according to the law. You can buy online through the web or from an agent.
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The famous Green Card goes automatically (and free of charge) with the national/regional insurance but the vehicle must be registered in EU and the driver needs to have an EU driving license. Just ask it from your agent.
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EU insurance companies will only handle clients that are residents/ citizens of EU and have an EU license to drive/ ride within the EU territory.
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For foreign registered vehicles you will need what in Europe is called Temporary Frontier Insurance. More info & costs:
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[http://www.ucimi.it/en_US/polizze-di-frontiera/]
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[http://www.tourinsure.de/]
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[http://www.lobagola.com/]
  
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==Cost of insurance==
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==Cost of vehicle insurance==
 
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''State the price of insurance and a time period.''
  
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==Where to purchase insurance==
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==Where to purchase vehicle insurance==
 
''Describe where insurance can be purchased.''
 
''Describe where insurance can be purchased.''
  
 
==Driving license==
 
==Driving license==
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''State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.''
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Valid (normally not older than 6 months from date of issue) International driving permit is required for non-EU citizens.
  
 
==Driving side of road==
 
==Driving side of road==
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Right. <br />
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(also state if a vehicle with a steering wheel on the opposite side can be legally driven)''
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RHD vehicles can be driven in {{PAGENAME}}.
  
 
==Mandatory items in vehicle==
 
==Mandatory items in vehicle==
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''State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle.
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A safety triangle is mandatory if the hazard lights are unserviceable or absent
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(i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)''
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==Roads==
 
==Roads==
 
===General Road quality===
 
===General Road quality===
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Road quality is very good and maintained regularly. This includes highways as well as the rural roads.
  
 
===Road signs===
 
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''Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.''
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Road sign are very clear and easy to follow. At almost every gas station there is a local city/town map with a larger area map available. these maps are also at the entrance/exit roads of most towns and cities with a special stop area.
  
 
===Toll roads===
 
===Toll roads===
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''List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.''
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There are a few toll roads in the Netherlands, mainly in the southwest (Zeeland province). You can mostly avoid them whilst staying on the highways. Currently for two tunnels toll has to be paid, the Westerschelde tunnel and the Kiltunnel.
  
 
==Bribery in {{PAGENAME}}==
 
==Bribery in {{PAGENAME}}==
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''Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.''
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Bribery unheard of in the Netherlands. Offering a bribe will get you in more trouble, so don't.
  
 
==Checkpoints==
 
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''describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.''
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There are no checkpoints in The Netherlands. Police will occasionally setup a moving checkpoint at night to check for drinking and driving.
  
 
==Traveling with pets==
 
==Traveling with pets==
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The use of the veterinary certificate provided is mandatory, unless your pet is traveling with a valid EU pet passport. Once signed by the veterinarian or endorsement by the competent authority, the certificate is valid for four months, or until the expiration date of the vaccination, whichever comes first. source: [[http://www.rsonac.org/other-services/faq-travel/travel-with-pets-to---through-the-netherlands.html]]
  
 
=Gas and Diesel price in {{PAGENAME}}=
 
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==Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency==
 
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There are no fuel shortages in The Netherlands'' <br/>
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''Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.''
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The Netherlands is a small country and you will never be far from a gas station. On motorways there's a station about every 50 km.
  
 
==Gas and Diesel Quality==
 
==Gas and Diesel Quality==
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''Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.''<br />
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''Gasoline is unleaded and available in octane 95 and 98 with 98 being around 15 cents more expensive. / diesel is considered "clean" and generally high quality.''<br />
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=Safety and Security Considerations=
 
=Safety and Security Considerations=
 
==Driving at night==
 
==Driving at night==
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Driving at night is no problem and safe. Weather permitting of course. Most roads are well lit at night.
  
 
==Vehicle parking==
 
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''Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night.''
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Parking is possible everywhere, most larger towns have paid parking throughout most of the city-centers.
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''If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.''
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In most villages parking is free. <br>
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Sleeping in your vehicle is only allowed on designated campsites. However, enforcement is rare.
  
 
==Special driving considerations==
 
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''A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).'' <br/>
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Right-of-way can be tricky. Within city boundaries, on crossings of equal roads, drivers coming from the right have right of way, including bicycles. <br>
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Also, cyclists are well protected by Dutch law. In any accident involving a cyclist, the car (or motorcycle) will be held liable, unless proof can be given that the bicycle was purposely at fault. <br>
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There are five general speed limits in the Netherlands;<br>
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30KM/H Within neighborhoods. Aside of being a typical neighborhood road, these roads are easily recognized by the amount of speedbumps in close vicinity, and are often bricked roads. <br>
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50KM/H Within city limits in general. Usually if there is asphalt in the city, it is 50KM/H<br>
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60KM/H Near city limits. Easily recognized by a red bicycle lane on either side of the road, and that they are too narrow for cars to pass when cyclists are present.<br>
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80KM/H Outside city limits. These roads are recognized by a double white line separating both directions.<br>
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100KM/H Freeways and Speedways. The former is obvious, and the latter look very similar to 80KM/H roads, but have a green stripe in between the two white stripes.<br>
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Some freeways allow driving speeds up to 130KM/H after certain hours. These speed limits are announced on roadsigns.<br>
  
 
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=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}=
 
=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}=
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Campsites are common throughout the country, rates varying from <price cost="10" currency="EUR" /> to <price cost="80" currency="EUR" /> per person per night. As the rates go up, so do the facilities. <br>
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Common facilities are washrooms, laundry, shop, sani-dump, water, pool, wifi.<br>
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Roadside camping is not allowed anywhere. Wildcamping is possible on a few spots, controlled by the State Forestry Service "Staatbosbeheer", locations can be found here: [[http://www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/Overnachten/Kampeerterreinen/Zoekresultaten.aspx?AccommodationType=Kampeerterreinen&campingtype=Vrij+kamperen]] - in Dutch, Google translate may be required.
  
 
==Camping guide books==
 
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==Drinking water==
 
==Drinking water==
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Tapwater is safe to drink everywhere.
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''If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.''
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=Navigation=
 
=Navigation=
 
==Paper maps==
 
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''Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them.''
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Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in {{PAGENAME}}
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Maps are available at every Tourist Information office (called 'VVV') [http://www.vvv.nl] or ANWB (Dutch Automobile Club) [http://www.anwb.nl]<br>
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Maps generally cost around <price cost="6" currency="EUR" />
  
 
==GPS Maps of {{PAGENAME}}==
 
==GPS Maps of {{PAGENAME}}==
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''Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa).''
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Tomtom [http://www.tomtom.nl]] and Garmin [http://www.garmin.nl]] have excellent road-coverage.<br>
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OSM maps [http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl]] and [http://www.openstreetmap.nl]] are also excellent for off-road tracks and information.<br>
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Note that offroading possibilities are very limited.
  
 
==GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in {{PAGENAME}}==
 
==GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in {{PAGENAME}}==
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* [http://ioverlander.com/ iOverlander] is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.
 
''Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.''
 
''Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.''
  
 
=Special Overland Travel interests=
 
=Special Overland Travel interests=
 
''List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders''
 
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=Vehicle Maintenance=
 
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=Buy or sell a car or motorbike in {{PAGENAME}}=
 
=Buy or sell a car or motorbike in {{PAGENAME}}=
 
'''Buy'''<br/>
 
'''Buy'''<br/>
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Foreigners are free to purchase any vehicle in the Netherlands, provided they hold a valid driver's license. <br>
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''List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.''
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Registering the vehicle requires that the owner is also a registered inhabitant of the Netherlands.
  
 
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When a foreigner possesses proof of ownership of the vehicle, sale to companies of individuals has no restrictions.
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Keep in mind you might get less value since you're selling a foreign-registered vehicle
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The process is quite simple: find buyer, take him to the post-office, and transfer title. In some cases you may have to do this at the Department of Motor Vehicles (RDW) [http://www.rdw.nl]
  
 
=References=
 
=References=

Latest revision as of 11:53, 20 November 2020


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Visiting Netherlands[edit]

Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.

Entering Netherlands with a Car or Motorbike[edit]

Correct as of: September 2013

Required Paperwork[edit]

(To check if you need a travel Visa for Netherlands, application instructions and fees see: Netherlands Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)
Proof of ownership is required. Original paperwork must be available to show to Police and Customs upon request (copies not permitted).

Process at border[edit]

There is virtually no process involved with crossing into The Netherlands via car. As it is bordered entirely by EU member nations, it is assumed your vehicle has already been through that process, if your vehicle is from a non-EU member nation. All road borders are no longer maintained. Just drive across and enjoy the windmills.

Cost of entry[edit]

Free.

Permitted length of stay[edit]

A foreign registered vehicle can stay up to 6 months in any country within EU.

EU includes: Austria, Italy, Belgium, Latvia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Croatia, Luxembourg, Cyprus Malta, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Estonia, Portugal, Finland, Romania, France, Slovakia, Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Sweden & Ireland

However, you must pay extra attention and study carefully your stay in the Schengen Zone which allows only 3 months every 6 months per year.

The Schengen Member States include: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & Liechtenstein. More info about Schengen Zone Visa at: [[1]]

For example Switzerland, Norway or Liechtenstein belong to the Schengen Zone (which literally means free movement) but in the EU. Also countries like Serbia, Albania, FYROM, Bosnia or Belarus do not belong to any group (EU or Schengen Zone)

Extension of stay[edit]

Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.

Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country[edit]

Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.
Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.

Exiting with a vehicle[edit]

No process for exiting with vehicle, other than crossing the mostly invisible border.

Driving in Netherlands[edit]

Recommended books for Overlanding in Netherlands[edit]

Lonely Planet The Netherlands (travel Guide)
Lonely Planet The Netherlands (travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet, Catherine Le Nevez, Daniel C Schech...
From $12.40 on Amazon
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
by Dan Grec
From $click on Amazon
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $22.49 on Amazon
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $click on Amazon
Footprint Netherlands, Germany And Israel Journey Of J...
Footprint Netherlands, Germany And Israel Journey Of J...
From $click on Amazon
TRAVELIVING - a romantic & practical guide

TRAVELIVING - a romantic & practical guide
by The Pin Project

at 10$ on thepinproject.eu

Travel insurance for Netherlands[edit]

World Nomads offer the most flexible Travel Insurance at the best prices for multi-country / multi-year trips. You can buy, extend and claim online, even after you've left home.

Vehicle insurance requirements[edit]

Vehicle insurance is mandatory for all vehicles. Any 3rd party insurance is acceptable according to the law. You can buy online through the web or from an agent.

The famous Green Card goes automatically (and free of charge) with the national/regional insurance but the vehicle must be registered in EU and the driver needs to have an EU driving license. Just ask it from your agent.

EU insurance companies will only handle clients that are residents/ citizens of EU and have an EU license to drive/ ride within the EU territory.

For foreign registered vehicles you will need what in Europe is called Temporary Frontier Insurance. More info & costs: [2] [3] [4]

Cost of vehicle insurance[edit]

State the price of insurance and a time period.

Where to purchase vehicle insurance[edit]

Describe where insurance can be purchased.

Driving license[edit]

Valid (normally not older than 6 months from date of issue) International driving permit is required for non-EU citizens.

Driving side of road[edit]

Right.
RHD vehicles can be driven in Netherlands.

Mandatory items in vehicle[edit]

A safety triangle is mandatory if the hazard lights are unserviceable or absent

Roads[edit]

General Road quality[edit]

Road quality is very good and maintained regularly. This includes highways as well as the rural roads.

Road signs[edit]

Road sign are very clear and easy to follow. At almost every gas station there is a local city/town map with a larger area map available. these maps are also at the entrance/exit roads of most towns and cities with a special stop area.

Toll roads[edit]

There are a few toll roads in the Netherlands, mainly in the southwest (Zeeland province). You can mostly avoid them whilst staying on the highways. Currently for two tunnels toll has to be paid, the Westerschelde tunnel and the Kiltunnel.

Bribery in Netherlands[edit]

Bribery unheard of in the Netherlands. Offering a bribe will get you in more trouble, so don't.

Checkpoints[edit]

There are no checkpoints in The Netherlands. Police will occasionally setup a moving checkpoint at night to check for drinking and driving.

Traveling with pets[edit]

The use of the veterinary certificate provided is mandatory, unless your pet is traveling with a valid EU pet passport. Once signed by the veterinarian or endorsement by the competent authority, the certificate is valid for four months, or until the expiration date of the vaccination, whichever comes first. source: [[5]]

Gas and Diesel price in Netherlands[edit]

Last updated: February 2018

Currency and unit to display:

Gasoline Grade Price
Unleaded €1.65 EUR per Liter[1]
Diesel €1.30 EUR per Liter[1]

Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency[edit]

There are no fuel shortages in The Netherlands
The Netherlands is a small country and you will never be far from a gas station. On motorways there's a station about every 50 km.

Gas and Diesel Quality[edit]

Gasoline is unleaded and available in octane 95 and 98 with 98 being around 15 cents more expensive. / diesel is considered "clean" and generally high quality.
'

Safety and Security Considerations[edit]

Driving at night[edit]

Driving at night is no problem and safe. Weather permitting of course. Most roads are well lit at night.

Vehicle parking[edit]

Parking is possible everywhere, most larger towns have paid parking throughout most of the city-centers. In most villages parking is free.
Sleeping in your vehicle is only allowed on designated campsites. However, enforcement is rare.

Special driving considerations[edit]

Right-of-way can be tricky. Within city boundaries, on crossings of equal roads, drivers coming from the right have right of way, including bicycles.
Also, cyclists are well protected by Dutch law. In any accident involving a cyclist, the car (or motorcycle) will be held liable, unless proof can be given that the bicycle was purposely at fault.
There are five general speed limits in the Netherlands;
30KM/H Within neighborhoods. Aside of being a typical neighborhood road, these roads are easily recognized by the amount of speedbumps in close vicinity, and are often bricked roads.
50KM/H Within city limits in general. Usually if there is asphalt in the city, it is 50KM/H
60KM/H Near city limits. Easily recognized by a red bicycle lane on either side of the road, and that they are too narrow for cars to pass when cyclists are present.
80KM/H Outside city limits. These roads are recognized by a double white line separating both directions.
100KM/H Freeways and Speedways. The former is obvious, and the latter look very similar to 80KM/H roads, but have a green stripe in between the two white stripes.
Some freeways allow driving speeds up to 130KM/H after certain hours. These speed limits are announced on roadsigns.

Security advisories and information[edit]

Camping in Netherlands[edit]

Campsites are common throughout the country, rates varying from €10.00 EUR to €80.00 EUR per person per night. As the rates go up, so do the facilities.
Common facilities are washrooms, laundry, shop, sani-dump, water, pool, wifi.
Roadside camping is not allowed anywhere. Wildcamping is possible on a few spots, controlled by the State Forestry Service "Staatbosbeheer", locations can be found here: [[6]] - in Dutch, Google translate may be required.

Camping guide books[edit]

List and link to books specifically for camping.

Drinking water[edit]

Tapwater is safe to drink everywhere.

Navigation[edit]

Paper maps[edit]

Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in Netherlands

Euro Atlas: Benelux: Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg ...
Euro Atlas: Benelux: Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg ...
by Reise- Und Verkehrsverlag
From $14.95 on Amazon
Europe Executive [tubed] (national Geographic Referenc...
Europe Executive [tubed] (national Geographic Referenc...
by National Geographic Maps - Reference
From $14.01 on Amazon
Amsterdam Popout Map (popout Maps)
Amsterdam Popout Map (popout Maps)
From $2.60 on Amazon
Lonely Planet Pocket Amsterdam (travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Pocket Amsterdam (travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet, Karla Zimmerman
From $6.20 on Amazon

Maps are available at every Tourist Information office (called 'VVV') [7] or ANWB (Dutch Automobile Club) [8]
Maps generally cost around €6.00 EUR

GPS Maps of Netherlands[edit]

Tomtom [9]] and Garmin [10]] have excellent road-coverage.
OSM maps [11]] and [12]] are also excellent for off-road tracks and information.
Note that offroading possibilities are very limited.

GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in Netherlands[edit]

  • iOverlander is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.

Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.

Special Overland Travel interests[edit]

List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders

Vehicle Maintenance[edit]

Dealers[edit]

4x4s / Trucks

Motorbikes

Local Garages[edit]

Add known good mechanics here.

Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Netherlands[edit]

Buy
Foreigners are free to purchase any vehicle in the Netherlands, provided they hold a valid driver's license.
Registering the vehicle requires that the owner is also a registered inhabitant of the Netherlands.

Sell
When a foreigner possesses proof of ownership of the vehicle, sale to companies of individuals has no restrictions. Keep in mind you might get less value since you're selling a foreign-registered vehicle The process is quite simple: find buyer, take him to the post-office, and transfer title. In some cases you may have to do this at the Department of Motor Vehicles (RDW) [13]

References[edit]

Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 World petrol prices, gas prices, diesel prices|MyTravelCost.com

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