Amsterdam has over 950 active profiles on Xcortly, in a market shaped by one of the world's more thoroughly regulated legal frameworks.
Licensed, Self-Employed, and Taxed
Sex work has been a fully legal profession in the Netherlands since 2000, open to consenting adults aged 21 and over — a higher age threshold than most markets on this site. Window workers in the Red Light District (De Wallen) rent their room from a licensed operator and work as officially self-employed freelancers: they declare income for tax purposes and hold the same basic labour rights as any other freelancer in the city, at least on paper. Brothels, clubs, and escort agencies all separately require an operating licence. One current policy detail worth knowing: the city has stopped issuing new window permits, so the number of licensed windows is effectively capped rather than expanding.
De Wallen, in Context
De Wallen is Amsterdam's oldest neighbourhood, with a documented connection to sex work stretching back to the 14th century when it served sailors arriving at the port. It's now also one of the city's most visited tourist areas, which is precisely why the district has strict, publicly posted rules — no photography of window workers being the one visitors run into most often.
Browse the Live City Page
Xcortly's Amsterdam listings can be filtered by service type and incall/outcall, and reflect who's actually active right now.
What Rates Look Like
Current listings put typical 1-hour rates in the –290 USD range. As with any regulated market, check the individual listing's stated rate rather than assuming a single citywide figure.
Booking Basics
Confirm rate, duration, and location details before committing — see our first-booking checklist for what's reasonable to ask upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many active profiles does Xcortly have in Amsterdam?
Over 950 currently active.
Is window prostitution in Amsterdam actually legal?
Yes — window workers are licensed, work as self-employed freelancers, and pay tax on their income, though the city has stopped issuing new window permits, capping the licensed supply.
What's the minimum legal age for sex work in the Netherlands?
21, higher than the general age of majority and higher than most other markets covered on this site.