Planning for Deposition Travel to the Netherlands / Holland

With teams living on the ground in Europe, Planet Depos offers 24/7 assistance for all of your deposition needs in the Netherlands. Our teams have been covering depositions in the Netherlands for over 15 years, earning the reputation of one of the leading experts in the scheduling process, travel, and document assistance there. We would be more than happy to share our expertise and guide you through the logistical and procedural processes to ensure a successful deposition in the Netherlands.

Entry Requirements for the Netherlands
The Netherlands does not require a tourist visa for stays of less than 90 days. You will need a passport valid for at least 90 days beyond your planned date of departure from the Netherlands, and Planet Depos strongly recommends traveling with a passport valid no less than 6 months post your departure date from the Netherlands. You need 2 blank passport pages for your entry stamp. There are a few direct flights from the U.S. to the Netherlands, but if you are not on a non-stop flight, you will need to check any country or countries you pass through to determine if a separate transit visa is required.

For more information, you may also contact the Dutch Embassy in the United States (4200 Linnean Ave NW Washington DC 20008):

Dutch Embassy

Flying to the Netherlands
There are 2 major international airports in the Netherlands:

• Amsterdam Airport Schipol (AMS) – Amsterdam (Amsterdam)
• Rotterdam the Hague Airport (RTM) – Rotterdam (Rotterdam)

Airlines offering direct flights to the Netherlands include:

• KLM (http://www.klm.com)
• Delta (www.delta.com)
• United (www.unitedairlines.com)
• Lufthansa (www.lufthansa.com)

Travel to the Netherlands
For updated travel alerts and information, please visit the State Department’s webpage at:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Netherlands.html

You can also download the SmartTravel App for your smartphone created by the U.S. Department of State.

Staying in the Netherlands
There are many locations to take depositions in the Netherlands. For example, Amsterdam offers many deluxe hotels to meet your conference room and lodging needs. Planet Depos has established relationships with many hotels throughout Europe, and we will gladly assist with your conference room needs and hotel recommendations.

Medical Information for the Netherlands
There are several excellent English-friendly medical facilities in the Netherlands. For a list of these facilities, and additional medical/emergency information, please go to:

U.S. Embassy – Holland

For updated health information, including health travel alerts and immunizations, please visit the Netherlands specific website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at:

CDC – Holland

Money Matters
Like most of Europe, the Netherlands uses the Euro for her currency. ATMs are widely available, even in the smallest villages. Major credit cards are also widely accepted, but when in doubt, ask first.

For up-to-date information on the local conversion rate, please visit a reputable currency converter website such as http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/ which also offers an app for smartphones.

Weather
The Netherlands has a typically moderate marine climate. Spring is a favorite season, when the pride and joy of Holland blooms: her tulips. Temperatures stay in the high 40’s to low 50’s. Summers are pleasant with long festival-filled days. Summer temperatures typically hover in the 60’s. Autumns are breathtakingly colorful, with the forests changing colors, and the skies on the coast becoming more vibrant. Autumns do bring more rain, though. Temperatures drop to the low 50’s to mid 40’s. Winters are cold and snowy, creating a dazzling white landscape. Winter temperatures average in the mid 30’s.

Websites to visit
Embassy of the United States in the Netherlands

U.S. Embassy – Holland

App Store for your iPhone:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/ios-travel/id6003?mt=8

App Store for your Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps?hl=en

Interesting Fact about The Netherlands (Holland)
The Dutch are the largest consumers of licorice, eating over 32 million kilos of licorice a year.