How to fax to the Netherlands from anywhere
The Netherlands uses country code +31. Dutch healthcare (zorginstellingen), government (gemeentes, ministeries), and legal sectors still use fax extensively. Amsterdam uses +31 20, Rotterdam +31 10, The Hague +31 70, Utrecht +31 30. Despite high digital adoption, fax remains common for sensitive transmissions.
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| Country | Country code | Format |
|---|---|---|
| the Netherlands | +31 | +31 XXX XXX XXXX (international format) |
Dialing format for the Netherlands
To fax to the Netherlands from outside the country, use the international format: +31 followed by the local fax number (drop any leading 0). Faxend handles international routing automatically when you select the Netherlands from the country dropdown.
Common fax destinations in the Netherlands
- Hospitals (ziekenhuizen) and medical clinics (huisartsen)
- Gemeentes (municipalities) for civil records
- Belastingdienst (tax authority)
- IND (Immigration and Naturalization Service)
- Banks (ABN AMRO, ING, Rabobank)
- Notaries (notarissen) for legal documents
Send international fax in 60 seconds
Faxend supports faxing to the Netherlands. Cover sheet auto-added, transmission confirmation included.
the Netherlands fax regulations
Netherlands applies EU GDPR plus Dutch national law (UAVG):
- GDPR: EU-wide data protection
- UAVG: Dutch implementation with national requirements
- Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP): Dutch DPA enforces privacy
- WGBO: Medical Treatment Contracts Act for patient records
Step-by-step
Confirm the recipient fax number with country code
Format: +31 XXX XXX XXXX. Verify with the recipient if unsure.
Open Faxend.com/send
Upload your document PDF.
Select country: the Netherlands
Country dropdown auto-fills the country code.
Enter the local fax number
Without leading 0 (Faxend prepends +31 automatically).
Add cover sheet
Sender name, phone, recipient details, page count.
Pay and send
International fax rates apply. Save the confirmation page.
Business hours and time zones
Netherlands is on Central European Time (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2) during daylight saving. Business hours typically 9am to 5:30pm. Dutch holidays follow national calendar.
Common mistakes
Including leading 0. Drop the leading 0 when adding country code.
Wrong country code. Verify +31 is correct.
Sending during off-hours. Faxes work 24/7 but processed in next business day.
Forgetting time zone differences. Schedule deadline-sensitive faxes considering the Netherlands business hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Send your international fax to the Netherlands
Upload document, enter the Netherlands fax number with country code +31. International rates apply.