Is Amsterdam strict on ID?

The age restrictions are treated seriously in Amsterdam, and they are very strict on ID. You will not enter any coffee shop without showing a document that confirms your identity. It is more liberal in clubs and bars but still, you have to show your ID to buy alcohol.

How old do you have to be to get high in Amsterdam?

In order to smoke weed in Amsterdam, you need to be 18 years old, which is the age where you are considered an adult. If you are buying weed in Amsterdam, make sure to have proper ID because coffee shop staff are very diligent in checking that customers are old enough.

How old do you have to be to buy psychedelics in Amsterdam?

For all intents and purposes, weed, hash, and truffles (basically magic mushrooms) are legal in Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. They are readily available in coffeeshops (weed and hash) or smart shops (truffles) for anyone who is 18 years or older.

How old do you need to be to smoke in Amsterdam?

18
In the Netherlands, only those over the age of 16 can purchase alcohol (over 18 for spirits), while you have to be 16 to buy cigarettes (18 to smoke dope).

Can you drink at 17 in Amsterdam?

Alcohol. Legal, of course. The drinking age for beer and wine used to be 16, but as of 2015 it’s 18 across the board. It’s not legal to sell alcohol anywhere cannabis is sold, but some alcohol purveyors are 420 friendly, especially on the terrace.

Do FAKE IDS work in Amsterdam?

It works the same for weed in coffeeshops. As for being caught with a fake ID, there is no reason you should be caught with one. If they don’t accept your ID, they say “sorry, I can’t accept that” and you leave the coffeeshop.

Can you drink at 18 in Amsterdam?

In the Netherlands, the laws regarding alcohol have changed during the years. Back in the day the legal age to drink beer and wine at a bar was 16 years old. Nowadays, since 2015, in order to consume any type of alcohol you have to prove to be at least 18 years old.

Can I speak English in Amsterdam?

The municipality of Amsterdam recognizes English as an official language but it has a lower status than Dutch. This means that communication with the municipality can be done in English. Also, without speaking Dutch you can meet international friends in bars in the city.

What do you wear in Amsterdam?

The dress code for Amsterdam (for women) in fall/spring for a casual day out typically involves a light/stylish (often leather) jacket, booties, and a blouse/t-shirt. In summer, you’ll see the dress code in Amsterdam switches more to dresses although many women will wear dresses year-round (but with lots of layers).

Can you drink at 17 in Greece?

In Greece, there’s no minimum age for consumption of alcohol, but you must be 18 or over to purchase it. No one asks for identification in bars, cafes or supermarkets where you can buy just about any type of alcohol.