Can you leave the airport?
To leave the airport, or to connect onward to another Schengen country, Filipino citizens need a Schengen visa (type C).
Airside vs landside: what it means
You stay in the international transit area and never pass passport control.
You clear immigration to collect bags, change airports, use an outside hotel or visit the city. This always needs entry permission for the Netherlands.
Tips before you book
- Connecting to another Schengen country means entering Schengen at your first stop. That needs a Schengen visa, not just airside transit.
Layover guides for the Netherlands
Frequently asked questions
Do Filipino citizens need a transit visa for the Netherlands?
Usually no, if you stay airside. Filipino citizens are not on the EU-wide airport transit visa list, so they can usually change planes airside at airports in the Netherlands without a visa, provided they stay in the international transit area.
Can Filipino citizens leave the airport during a layover in the Netherlands?
To leave the airport, or to connect onward to another Schengen country, Filipino citizens need a Schengen visa (type C).
Other transit rules for Filipino passport holders
Official sources
Not yet checked against official sources. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source or your airline before you travel. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.