How to send a fax to the Netherlands

Why fax to the Netherlands?

The Netherlands is a major European business hub where fax still sees regular use in government, legal, and healthcare settings. Dutch municipalities (gemeenten), courts, notaries, and hospitals accept faxed documents for official submissions. Many Dutch businesses involved in international trade, logistics, and financial services also maintain fax lines for exchanging signed contracts and compliance documents.

If a Dutch organisation provides a fax number, it is a reliable way to get your document processed quickly.

What you need

To send a fax to the Netherlands with unofax you need four things:

• Your document: PDF, Word, image, or any supported file. PDF gives the best results.
• The Dutch fax number: the Netherlands' country code is +31. A typical number looks like +31 20 123 4567 (Amsterdam) or +31 70 123 4567 (The Hague). Drop the leading zero from the area code when dialling internationally.
• A payment method: credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
• Your email address: for delivery confirmation and proof of receipt

No account, no subscription, no fax machine required.

Step by step

Sending a fax to the Netherlands with unofax takes about two minutes:

• Upload your document: drag and drop or tap to select your file.
• Select Netherlands and enter the fax number: choose Netherlands from the country list. Type the number without the leading zero (e.g. 20 123 4567 for Amsterdam). unofax adds the +31 country code automatically.
• Enter your email: provide your email address for delivery confirmation and proof of receipt.
• Preview: check each page in the preview. Add a free cover sheet if the recipient requires one.
• Pay: the per-page price is shown upfront. Pay with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
• Done: your fax is sent immediately. You receive a delivery confirmation once the receiving machine acknowledges receipt.

Tips for faxing to the Netherlands

A few things to keep in mind when faxing to the Netherlands:

• Business hours: Dutch offices typically operate 09:00–17:00 CET (UTC+1), or CEST (UTC+2) in summer. Government counters often close by 16:00. Faxes sent outside these hours will queue at the receiving machine.
• Area codes identify the city: major area codes: 020 (Amsterdam), 070 (The Hague), 010 (Rotterdam), 030 (Utrecht), 040 (Eindhoven). Drop the leading zero when entering internationally.
• English is widely understood: the Netherlands has one of the highest English proficiency rates in the world. An English cover sheet will be understood in most Dutch business and government contexts.
• Use PDF for best quality: Dutch organisations frequently print incoming faxes for filing. A clean, high-contrast PDF ensures legibility.
• Toll-free numbers supported: unofax can send to Dutch toll-free fax numbers. Supported prefixes:
  • 0800: toll-free (gratis nummer)
  Enter the number without the leading zero (e.g. 800 1234). unofax adds the +31 country code automatically.

Common questions

Quick answers about faxing to the Netherlands:

• Can I fax to any Dutch number? — Yes. unofax can deliver to any active fax line in the Netherlands, including geographic numbers, internet fax services, and toll-free numbers.
• How long does delivery take? — Most faxes are delivered within one to three minutes. Delivery time depends on the number of pages and the speed of the receiving machine.
• Do I need to write in Dutch? — Not necessarily. English is widely understood in the Netherlands. However, for government submissions, writing in Dutch may help with faster processing.
• How much does it cost to fax to the Netherlands? — Faxing to the Netherlands with unofax costs $0.29 AUD per page (≈€0.17). The price in your local currency is displayed before you pay. There are no subscriptions, setup fees, or hidden charges. You only pay for the pages you send.