Netherlands travel restrictions
Airlines Updates | Published on 14.12.2020 Published on 14.11.2020 Published on 13.11.2020 Published on 06.11.2020 Published on 03.11.2020 Published on 28.10.2020 23.10.2020 TUIfly Netherland in summer 2021 season plans to add 2 destinations from Groningen, announced earlier this month. As of 22OCT20, the airline’s website did not list operational schedule for following routes. Groningen – Palma Mallorca 11JUL21 – 26SEP21 1 weekly The airline will continue to offer Groningen – Gran Canaria service in summer 2021, twice a week. Published on 16.10.2020 16.10.2020 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines up to 15OCT20 filed additional changes to its Intercontinental network for Northern winter 2020/21 season, which saw extended schedule revision into the first week of January 2021. Latest adjustment as of 15OCT20 as follows. Due to various travel restrictions, certain sector may not be available for reservation in certain direction. Additional changes remain likely. Amsterdam – Abu Dhabi – Muscat eff 04JAN21 Service resumption for both destinations, reduce from 3 to 2 weekly. A330-200 replaces -300 Amsterdam – Bangalore 777-200ER replaces 787-9/-10, 3 weekly Amsterdam – Cape Town Reduce from 7 weekly to following Amsterdam – Chengdu 25OCT20 – 05JAN21 Reduce from 3 weekly, 777-200ER replaces 787-9 KL1102 MCT0115 – 0210DMM0310 – 0755AMS 333 135 Amsterdam – Delhi Reduce from 7 to 6 weekly, 787-10/777-200ER operating (787-10 only from 04JAN21) Amsterdam – San Jose (Costa Rica) – Liberia – Amsterdam eff 05JAN21 Routing resumption, 4 weekly 787-9 (Service resumption for Liberia) Amsterdam – Washington Dulles Reduce from 7 to 4 weekly, 787-9 replaces A330-300 12.10.2020 KLM from December 2020 is adding new service to Tanzania, as the airline opened reservation to Zanzibar this week. From 10DEC20, the carrier’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to operate Amsterdam – Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam – Amsterdam routing, twice weekly. KL515 AMS0940 – 2025ZNZ2140 – 2235DAR2340 – 0700+1AMS 789 47 The airline’s Amsterdam – Kilimanjaro – Dar es Salaam – Amsterdam routing will be reduced from 6 to 4 weekly from the same date. Transavia in mid-December 2020 plans to resume following routes, based on the airline’s latest update published on its website. Planned service resumption includes the following. Note operational frequency is omitted, due to seasonal variation. Additional changes remain likely. eff 17DEC20 eff 18DEC20 Published on 07.10.2020 Published on 25.09.2020 11.09.2020 KLM yesterday (10SEP20) filed additional routing changes for service to South East Asia and Taiwan. Reported yesterday on Airlineroute, the airline was in the middle of the latest schedule update, resulting in certain South East Asia service displaying up to 2 daily flights available for reservation. For Northern winter 2020/21 season, revised operational routing as of 10SEP20 as follows. Amsterdam – Bangkok – Jakarta 25OCT20 – 06DEC20 3 weekly 777-200ER Published on 02.09.2020 Published on 29.08.2020 26.08.2020 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in the last few weeks adjusted Intercontinental operation for the remainder of Northern summer 2020 season. From 01SEP20 to 24OCT20, planned operation as follows. Various travel restrictions continue to impact the airline’s planned operation, where it may not have passenger traffic rights on certain sectors and/or directions. Additional changes remain possible. Amsterdam – Abu Dhabi – Muscat eff 28SEP20 3 weekly A330-300 KLM from late-August 2020 resumes service to Hangzhou, initially operating Amsterdam – Seoul Incheon – Hangzhou routing. Boeing 777-200ER aircraft will operate this route once weekly, with flight number changes at Seoul, effective 27AUG20. KL857 AMS1855 – 1225+1ICN 772 4 KL822 HGH1850 – 2155ICN 772 5 KLM Royal Airlines from September 2020 resumes scheduled passenger service to Taiwan, effective from 01SEP20. Initially the Skyteam member operate Amsterdam – Bangkok – Taipei Taoyuan routing, on board Boeing 777-200ER and -300ER aircraft. 4 weekly flights will be operated between 01SEP20 and 24OCT20. KL873 AMS2050 – 1250+1BKK1400+1 – 1835+1TPE 77W 35 KL874 TPE2010 – 2245BKK2355 – 0640+1AMS 77W 46 Published on 25.08.2020 Published on 21.08.2020 06.08.2020 KLM during the month of August 2020 plans to operate following European network, based on 02AUG20 OAG schedules listing. Effective dates noted in parenthesis represents “week of” (example: from 16AUG20 represents effective from the week of 16AUG20). Frequencies listed below mainly focus on the period of 09AUG20 – 29AUG20. Due to various travel restrictions, last minute modification may occur. Selected routes will see variation of weekly frequency on selected week. KLM is a participanting carrier of Routes’ hybrid event “Routes Reconnected 2020“, scheduled virtually and in Amsterdam from 30NOV20 to 04DEC20. Amsterdam – Aalborg 14 weekly Published on 23.07.2020 Published on 21.07.2020 17.07.2020 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines this week filed additional changes to its planned Intercontinental operation, for August and September 2020. As of 16JUL20, planned operation as follows. Ongoing travel restrictions continue to impact the airline’s operation and passenger traffic rights. Amsterdam – Abu Dhabi – Muscat eff 03AUG20 3 weekly 787-9 Amsterdam – Dubai 1 daily 777-200ER 15.07.2020 Transavia since June 2020 gradually resumed schedule operation. As of 12JUL20, the airline’s operation in July 2020 sees the airline operates 90 routes, although this number (as well as planned operational frequency listed below) varies due to ongoing travel restrictions. Amsterdam – Alicante 15 weekly Amsterdam – Ibiza 7 weekly Amsterdam – Naples 5 weekly Amsterdam – Samos 2 weekly Eindhoven – Lanzarote 2 weekly Eindhoven – Rijeka 3 weekly Eindhoven – Tenerife South 2 weekly Rotterdam – Irakleion 5 weekly 07.07.2020 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in July 2020 continues to restore various European service, which sees the airline operates 70 routes. Based on weekly frequency listing for the week of 19JUL20, KLM as of 03JUL20 schedules 591 weekly departure flights from Amsterdam, compared to 2117 weekly as of 03APR20 (on 90 routes). Various travel restrictions continue to impact the airline’s operation. Amsterdam – Aalborg 7 weekly Additional modification remains likely. Amsterdam – Abu Dhabi – Muscat eff 03AUG20 3 weekly 787-9 Published on 24.06.2020 23.06.2020 TUI fly Netherlands has outlined planned operation when it resumes scheduled service on 01JUL20. For the month of July and August 2020, the airline initially plans to operate following routes. Further changes remain likely, based on possible changes to travel restrictions. Information is based on 21JUN20 OAG schedules update. Amsterdam – Antalya eff 10JUL20 4 weekly 737-800/767 (5 weekly from 04AUG20) Due to various traffic restrictions, certain routes listed below is only operating as cargo service. Flights to Mainland China in the list only represents passenger service. Amsterdam – Accra 3 weekly 777-200ER KLM in June and July 2020 is gradually resuming additional European routes. As of 12JUN20, KLM’s European service sees 70 routes with 385 weekly departures from Amsterdam, for the week of 14JUN20. Additional routes and frequencies will be restored from 01JUL20, which sees up to 611 weekly departures on 73 routes for the week of 05JUL20. Due to various travel restrictions, passenger traffic rights may be impacted and further modification remains likely. Routes to be resumed in July 2020 is listed as eff 01JUL20, but not necessary means first resumed flight operates on 01JUL20. Amsterdam – Aalborg 5 weekly (7 weekly from 01JUL20) 07.06.2020
The airline also has plans to open up in other regions as well. KLM goes intercontinentalFor July, KLM has planned an additional six routes. It will fly to:
Published on 04.06.2020 KLM resumes additional Caribbean passenger service in June 2020 Published on 02.06.2020 Published on 28.05.2020 |
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Crossing Rules | Passengers are not allowed to enter. Flights from/to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela are suspended Home/self isolation |
Movement restrictions | National movement restrictions: FreeRestrictive measures mandatory between 14 October 2020 to 31 October 2020 Travel as little as possible. Wear a mouth mask in buildings where you as a public are allowed to enter. For example in the library, a shop or the station. New rules for sports Always keep a distance of 1.5 meters. International movement restrictions: Partially bannedRestrictive measures mandatory between 14 October 2020 to 31 December 2020 Travel as little as possible. All passengers flying to and from the Netherlands must complete a health declaration. With this you declare that you will not travel if you have complaints that match COVID-19. Otherwise you will not receive a boarding pass or you will not be allowed on board. In addition, everyone who travels to the Netherlands from a country to which the entry ban applies, is placed in home quarantine after arriving in the Netherlands. Airline crew members, medical personnel (who come to the Netherlands for work-related purposes), seafarers with a sailor’s booklet and diplomats are exempt from the quarantine measure. The cabinet has taken these measures to limit the influx of people who may be infected with COVID-19. In addition, we protect passengers and crew during the flight. |
Flight Restrictions | published 30.09.2020 Entry restrictions |
Quarantine | Self-isolation at own accommodation. |
Insurance | |
Certification | COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. |
Vaccination | Yellow fever (2019) |
Shop and Events | Non-essential shops closure: Partially closedRestrictive measures mandatory between 14 October 2020 to 31 October 2020 All cafes and restaurants are closed. Shops close at 8 p.m. at the latest. The sale of alcohol is prohibited between 8 PM and 7 AM. Events stop: BannedRestrictive measures mandatory between 14 October 2020 to 31 October 2020 Receive a maximum of 3 guests per day at home. All events are prohibited. Food markets |
Schools/Univercity closure | Schools/Univ. closure: OpenRestrictive measures mandatory between 14 October 2020 to 31 October 2020 Wear a face mask in high school. |
Other | Other: closed/cancelledRestrictive measures mandatory between to TBD |
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Netherlands Latest News: Dutch government extends ban on flights to, from several countries until 1 April because of COVID-19 variants; Cape Verde flight ban lifted (NL Times, 04.03.2021). Some COVID-19 lockdown measures eased as curfew extended until 15 March; no change in travel regulations (Dutch News, 24.02.2021). Night curfew remains as government circumvents court order to drop it (18.02.2021, Reuters). Train services will be reduced to minimum level on 7 February as stay-at-home order is issued (Reuters, 06.02.2021). Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until at least 2 March (Reuters, 02.02.2021). Prime minister proposes flight ban for South Africa, South American countries, and U.K.from 23 January (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government will ban flights from non-Schengen countries from 23 January because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 20.01.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
YES.
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result that meets certain requirements, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. Several requirements to the rapid test apply.
Is a quarantine required?
YES. You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
If you are travelling by air you must fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
Other
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form
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*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for the Netherlands, the following rules apply:
If you transfer from a third country via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport to an onward non-Schengen destination, you have to stay in the non-Schengen transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China*.
*From Third Countries:
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entry ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall into one of the exemption categories for the travel ban.
There is a ban on flights from the United Kingdom, Cabo Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa and all the countries in South America. There is also a docking ban for passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. Exemptions apply to certain limited categories of traveller. Dutch nationals are permitted to return to the Netherlands.
Entry requirements:
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Several requirements to the rapid test apply. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats.
- If you are coming from a country that is not in the EU or Schengen area and you are not a national of an EU or Schengen country, you must also fill in a negative test declaration and carry it with you.
- You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your self-quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
- If you are travelling by air you must also fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Non-medical face masks must be worn in all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask you might be fined €95. Additionally, on platforms and stations, social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed. The Dutch government advises to limit your travel movements as much as possible. Public transport should be used for essential journeys only.
For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask.
If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households. On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart where possible.
Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports: All passengers and staff aged 13+ must wear face masks in all areas of these airports. The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility.
Ferries. DFDS: All travellers must wear face coverings at check-in, whilst boarding, and during disembarkation. This applies for both foot- and car passengers, as well as freight drivers. On the Amsterdam – Newcastle route, passengers must wear face coverings whilst moving around the ship. Face coverings do not need to be worn when travellers are in their cabins, seated in a socially distanced manner or whilst social distancing on outside decks.
P&O: All travellers must wear a face mask during their journey.
Eurostar: All passengers aged 13+ must wear a face mask at Eurostar stations and on board trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
*Public Spaces and Services: Lockdown measures are in place across the Netherlands from 15 December 2020. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available online.
A night-time curfew applies throughout the Netherlands as part of the Dutch Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You are not allowed to be outdoors between 21:00 and 04:30 unless you have a permitted reason. See the Dutch Government’s website
for a list of permitted reasons. If it is essential for you to be outdoors during curfew hours, you must complete a self-certified declaration form, which is also available on the Dutch Government’s website
, along with a limited list of exemptions.
As of 3 March 2021, non-essential shops are open by appointment, which should be made at least 4 hours in advance. Supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other shops selling food remain open. Other shops remaining open include pharmacies, chemists and petrol stations. Restaurants and cafes remain open for takeaway only. As of 3 March 2021, hairdressers and other contact-based professions will be open again. Gyms, museums, cinemas, zoos, amusement parks and other public spaces remain closed until further notice.
A full list of venues and services affected by the lockdown can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Wearing a face mask is compulsory for everyone aged 13 and over in all indoor public spaces. This includes shops, museums, cafes and theatres. You risk having to pay a €95 fine if you do not wear a face mask as directed. Outdoor group sizes are limited to no more than two people from different households. The Dutch government advises against all non-essential international travel until the end of March. Holiday travel is not classified as essential by the Dutch government as is stated here.
You should check the latest local information before travelling, as individual regions might have imposed extra measures. You must stay 1.5 metres away from other people. This applies to everyone over the age of 18: in the street, in shops and other buildings. It does not apply to members of your household and it does not apply if you are providing assistance to someone, for example pushing a wheelchair. If you notice that it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, you should leave. Avoid busy places in general, as if a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Foreign tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. More information on visiting the Netherlands as a tourist can be found here
and more information on Dutch coronavirus measures can be found here. Hotels remain open, but hotel restaurants are closed and room service is unavailable.
Netherlands Latest News: Some COVID-19 lockdown measures eased as curfew extended until 15 March; no change in travel regulations (Dutch News, 24.02.2021). Night curfew remains as government circumvents court order to drop it (18.02.2021, Reuters). Train services will be reduced to minimum level on 7 February as stay-at-home order is issued (Reuters, 06.02.2021). Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until at least 2 March (Reuters, 02.02.2021). Prime minister proposes flight ban for South Africa, South American countries, and U.K.from 23 January (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government will ban flights from non-Schengen countries from 23 January because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 20.01.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
YES.
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result that meets certain requirements, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. Several requirements to the rapid test apply.
Is a quarantine required?
YES. You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
If you are travelling by air you must fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
Other
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form
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Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for the Netherlands, the following rules apply:
If you transfer from a third country via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport to an onward non-Schengen destination, you have to stay in the non-Schengen transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China*.
*From Third Countries:
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entry ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall into one of the exemption categories for the travel ban.
There is a ban on flights from the United Kingdom, Cabo Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa and all the countries in South America. There is also a docking ban for passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. Exemptions apply to certain limited categories of traveller. Dutch nationals are permitted to return to the Netherlands.
Entry requirements:
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Several requirements to the rapid test apply. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats.
- If you are coming from a country that is not in the EU or Schengen area and you are not a national of an EU or Schengen country, you must also fill in a negative test declaration and carry it with you.
- You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your self-quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
- If you are travelling by air you must also fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Non-medical face masks must be worn in all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask you might be fined €95. Additionally, on platforms and stations, social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed. The Dutch government advises to limit your travel movements as much as possible. Public transport should be used for essential journeys only.
For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask.
If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households. On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart where possible.
Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports: All passengers and staff aged 13+ must wear face masks in all areas of these airports. The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility.
Ferries. DFDS: All travellers must wear face coverings at check-in, whilst boarding, and during disembarkation. This applies for both foot- and car passengers, as well as freight drivers. On the Amsterdam – Newcastle route, passengers must wear face coverings whilst moving around the ship. Face coverings do not need to be worn when travellers are in their cabins, seated in a socially distanced manner or whilst social distancing on outside decks.
P&O: All travellers must wear a face mask during their journey.
Eurostar: All passengers aged 13+ must wear a face mask at Eurostar stations and on board trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
*Public Spaces and Services: Lockdown measures are in place across the Netherlands from 15 December 2020. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available online.
A night-time curfew applies throughout the Netherlands as part of the Dutch Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You are not allowed to be outdoors between 21:00 and 04:30 unless you have a permitted reason. See the Dutch Government’s website
for a list of permitted reasons. If it is essential for you to be outdoors during curfew hours, you must complete a self-certified declaration form, which is also available on the Dutch Government’s website
, along with a limited list of exemptions.
As of 3 March 2021, non-essential shops are open by appointment, which should be made at least 4 hours in advance. Supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other shops selling food remain open. Other shops remaining open include pharmacies, chemists and petrol stations. Restaurants and cafes remain open for takeaway only. As of 3 March 2021, hairdressers and other contact-based professions will be open again. Gyms, museums, cinemas, zoos, amusement parks and other public spaces remain closed until further notice.
A full list of venues and services affected by the lockdown can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Wearing a face mask is compulsory for everyone aged 13 and over in all indoor public spaces. This includes shops, museums, cafes and theatres. You risk having to pay a €95 fine if you do not wear a face mask as directed. Outdoor group sizes are limited to no more than two people from different households. The Dutch government advises against all non-essential international travel until the end of March. Holiday travel is not classified as essential by the Dutch government as is stated here.
You should check the latest local information before travelling, as individual regions might have imposed extra measures. You must stay 1.5 metres away from other people. This applies to everyone over the age of 18: in the street, in shops and other buildings. It does not apply to members of your household and it does not apply if you are providing assistance to someone, for example pushing a wheelchair. If you notice that it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, you should leave. Avoid busy places in general, as if a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Foreign tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. More information on visiting the Netherlands as a tourist can be found here
and more information on Dutch coronavirus measures can be found here. Hotels remain open, but hotel restaurants are closed and room service is unavailable.
Netherlands Latest News: Some COVID-19 lockdown measures eased as curfew extended until 15 March; no change in travel regulations (Dutch News, 24.02.2021). Night curfew remains as government circumvents court order to drop it (18.02.2021, Reuters). Train services will be reduced to minimum level on 7 February as stay-at-home order is issued (Reuters, 06.02.2021). Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until at least 2 March (Reuters, 02.02.2021). Prime minister proposes flight ban for South Africa, South American countries, and U.K.from 23 January (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government will ban flights from non-Schengen countries from 23 January because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 20.01.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
YES.
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result that meets certain requirements, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. Several requirements to the rapid test apply.
Is a quarantine required?
YES. You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
If you are travelling by air you must fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
Other
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form
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Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for the Netherlands, the following rules apply:
If you transfer from a third country via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport to an onward non-Schengen destination, you have to stay in the non-Schengen transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China*.
*From Third Countries:
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entry ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall into one of the exemption categories for the travel ban.
There is a ban on flights from the United Kingdom, Cabo Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa and all the countries in South America. There is also a docking ban for passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. Exemptions apply to certain limited categories of traveller. Dutch nationals are permitted to return to the Netherlands.
Entry requirements:
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Several requirements to the rapid test apply. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats.
- If you are coming from a country that is not in the EU or Schengen area and you are not a national of an EU or Schengen country, you must also fill in a negative test declaration and carry it with you.
- You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your self-quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
- If you are travelling by air you must also fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Non-medical face masks must be worn in all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask you might be fined €95. Additionally, on platforms and stations, social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed. The Dutch government advises to limit your travel movements as much as possible. Public transport should be used for essential journeys only.
For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask.
If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households. On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart where possible.
Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports: All passengers and staff aged 13+ must wear face masks in all areas of these airports. The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility.
Ferries. DFDS: All travellers must wear face coverings at check-in, whilst boarding, and during disembarkation. This applies for both foot- and car passengers, as well as freight drivers. On the Amsterdam – Newcastle route, passengers must wear face coverings whilst moving around the ship. Face coverings do not need to be worn when travellers are in their cabins, seated in a socially distanced manner or whilst social distancing on outside decks.
P&O: All travellers must wear a face mask during their journey.
Eurostar: All passengers aged 13+ must wear a face mask at Eurostar stations and on board trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
*Public Spaces and Services: Lockdown measures are in place across the Netherlands from 15 December 2020. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available online.
A night-time curfew applies throughout the Netherlands as part of the Dutch Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You are not allowed to be outdoors between 21:00 and 04:30 unless you have a permitted reason. See the Dutch Government’s website
for a list of permitted reasons. If it is essential for you to be outdoors during curfew hours, you must complete a self-certified declaration form, which is also available on the Dutch Government’s website
, along with a limited list of exemptions.
As of 3 March 2021, non-essential shops are open by appointment, which should be made at least 4 hours in advance. Supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other shops selling food remain open. Other shops remaining open include pharmacies, chemists and petrol stations. Restaurants and cafes remain open for takeaway only. As of 3 March 2021, hairdressers and other contact-based professions will be open again. Gyms, museums, cinemas, zoos, amusement parks and other public spaces remain closed until further notice.
A full list of venues and services affected by the lockdown can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Wearing a face mask is compulsory for everyone aged 13 and over in all indoor public spaces. This includes shops, museums, cafes and theatres. You risk having to pay a €95 fine if you do not wear a face mask as directed. Outdoor group sizes are limited to no more than two people from different households. The Dutch government advises against all non-essential international travel until the end of March. Holiday travel is not classified as essential by the Dutch government as is stated here.
You should check the latest local information before travelling, as individual regions might have imposed extra measures. You must stay 1.5 metres away from other people. This applies to everyone over the age of 18: in the street, in shops and other buildings. It does not apply to members of your household and it does not apply if you are providing assistance to someone, for example pushing a wheelchair. If you notice that it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, you should leave. Avoid busy places in general, as if a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Foreign tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. More information on visiting the Netherlands as a tourist can be found here
and more information on Dutch coronavirus measures can be found here. Hotels remain open, but hotel restaurants are closed and room service is unavailable.
Netherlands Latest News: Some COVID-19 lockdown measures eased as curfew extended until 15 March; no change in travel regulations (Dutch News, 24.02.2021). Night curfew remains as government circumvents court order to drop it (18.02.2021, Reuters). Government will extend night-time curfew intended to slow spread of COVID-19 through 2 March (Reuters, 08.02.2021). Train services will be reduced to minimum level on 7 February as stay-at-home order is issued (Reuters, 06.02.2021). Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until at least 2 March (Reuters, 02.02.2021). Prime minister proposes flight ban for South Africa, South American countries, and U.K.from 23 January (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government will ban flights from non-Schengen countries from 23 January because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 20.01.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
YES.
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result that meets certain requirements, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. Several requirements to the rapid test apply.
Is a quarantine required?
YES. You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
If you are travelling by air you must fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
Other
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form
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Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for the Netherlands, the following rules apply:
If you transfer from a third country via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport to an onward non-Schengen destination, you have to stay in the non-Schengen transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China*.
*From Third Countries:
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entry ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall into one of the exemption categories for the travel ban.
There is a ban on flights from the United Kingdom, Cabo Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa and all the countries in South America. There is also a docking ban for passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. Exemptions apply to certain limited categories of traveller. Dutch nationals are permitted to return to the Netherlands.
Entry requirements:
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Several requirements to the rapid test apply. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats.
- If you are coming from a country that is not in the EU or Schengen area and you are not a national of an EU or Schengen country, you must also fill in a negative test declaration and carry it with you.
- You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your self-quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
- If you are travelling by air you must also fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Non-medical face masks must be worn in all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask you might be fined €95. Additionally, on platforms and stations, social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed. The Dutch government advises to limit your travel movements as much as possible. Public transport should be used for essential journeys only.
For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask.
If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households. On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart where possible.
Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports: All passengers and staff aged 13+ must wear face masks in all areas of these airports. The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility.
Ferries. DFDS: All travellers must wear face coverings at check-in, whilst boarding, and during disembarkation. This applies for both foot- and car passengers, as well as freight drivers. On the Amsterdam – Newcastle route, passengers must wear face coverings whilst moving around the ship. Face coverings do not need to be worn when travellers are in their cabins, seated in a socially distanced manner or whilst social distancing on outside decks.
P&O: All travellers must wear a face mask during their journey.
Eurostar: All passengers aged 13+ must wear a face mask at Eurostar stations and on board trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
*Public Spaces and Services: Lockdown measures are in place across the Netherlands from 15 December 2020. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available online.
A night-time curfew applies throughout the Netherlands as part of the Dutch Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You are not allowed to be outdoors between 21:00 and 04:30 unless you have a permitted reason. See the Dutch Government’s website
for a list of permitted reasons. If it is essential for you to be outdoors during curfew hours, you must complete a self-certified declaration form, which is also available on the Dutch Government’s website
, along with a limited list of exemptions.
As of 3 March 2021, non-essential shops are open by appointment, which should be made at least 4 hours in advance. Supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other shops selling food remain open. Other shops remaining open include pharmacies, chemists and petrol stations. Restaurants and cafes remain open for takeaway only. As of 3 March 2021, hairdressers and other contact-based professions will be open again. Gyms, museums, cinemas, zoos, amusement parks and other public spaces remain closed until further notice.
A full list of venues and services affected by the lockdown can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Wearing a face mask is compulsory for everyone aged 13 and over in all indoor public spaces. This includes shops, museums, cafes and theatres. You risk having to pay a €95 fine if you do not wear a face mask as directed. Outdoor group sizes are limited to no more than two people from different households. The Dutch government advises against all non-essential international travel until the end of March. Holiday travel is not classified as essential by the Dutch government as is stated here.
You should check the latest local information before travelling, as individual regions might have imposed extra measures. You must stay 1.5 metres away from other people. This applies to everyone over the age of 18: in the street, in shops and other buildings. It does not apply to members of your household and it does not apply if you are providing assistance to someone, for example pushing a wheelchair. If you notice that it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, you should leave. Avoid busy places in general, as if a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Foreign tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. More information on visiting the Netherlands as a tourist can be found here
and more information on Dutch coronavirus measures can be found here. Hotels remain open, but hotel restaurants are closed and room service is unavailable.
Netherlands Latest News: Night curfew remains as government circumvents court order to drop it (18.02.2021, Reuters). Government will extend night-time curfew intended to slow spread of COVID-19 through 2 March (Reuters, 08.02.2021). Train services will be reduced to minimum level on 7 February as stay-at-home order is issued (Reuters, 06.02.2021). Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until at least 2 March (Reuters, 02.02.2021). Prime minister proposes flight ban for South Africa, South American countries, and U.K.from 23 January (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government will ban flights from non-Schengen countries from 23 January because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 20.01.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
YES.
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result that meets certain requirements, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. Several requirements to the rapid test apply.
Is a quarantine required?
YES. You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
If you are travelling by air you must fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
Other
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form
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Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for the Netherlands, the following rules apply:
If you transfer from a third country via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport to an onward non-Schengen destination, you have to stay in the non-Schengen transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China*.
*From Third Countries:
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entry ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall into one of the exemption categories for the travel ban.
There is a ban on flights from the United Kingdom, Cabo Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa and all the countries in South America. There is also a docking ban for passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. Exemptions apply to certain limited categories of traveller. Dutch nationals are permitted to return to the Netherlands.
Entry requirements:
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Several requirements to the rapid test apply. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats.
- If you are coming from a country that is not in the EU or Schengen area and you are not a national of an EU or Schengen country, you must also fill in a negative test declaration and carry it with you.
- You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your self-quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
- If you are travelling by air you must also fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Non-medical face masks must be worn in all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask you might be fined €95. Additionally, on platforms and stations, social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed. The Dutch government advises to limit your travel movements as much as possible. Public transport should be used for essential journeys only. For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask. If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households. On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart where possible.
*Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports: All passengers and staff aged 13+ must wear face masks in all areas of these airports. The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility.
Ferries.
-DFDS: All travellers must wear face coverings at check-in, whilst boarding, and during disembarkation. This applies for both foot- and car passengers, as well as freight drivers. On the Amsterdam – Newcastle route, passengers must wear face coverings whilst moving around the ship. Face coverings do not need to be worn when travellers are in their cabins, seated in a socially distanced manner or whilst social distancing on outside decks.
-P&O: All travellers must wear a face mask during their journey.
Eurostar: All passengers aged 13+ must wear a face mask at Eurostar stations and on board trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
*Public Spaces and Services: Lockdown measures are in place across the Netherlands from 15 December 2020 until at least 2 March 2021. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available online.
A night-time curfew applies throughout the Netherlands as part of the Dutch Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You are not allowed to be outdoors between 21:00 and 04:30 unless you have a permitted reason. See the Dutch Government’s website for a list of permitted reasons. If it is essential for you to be outdoors during curfew hours, you must complete a self-certified declaration form, which is also available on the Dutch Government’s website, along with a limited list of exemptions. Shops selling non-essential items are closed, as are public spaces. Supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other shops selling food remain open. Other shops remaining open include pharmacies, chemists and petrol stations. Restaurants and cafes remain open for takeaway only.
A full list of venues and services affected by the lockdown can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Wearing a face mask is compulsory for everyone aged 13 and over in all indoor public spaces. This includes shops, museums, cafes and theatres. You risk having to pay a €95 fine if you do not wear a face mask as directed. Outdoor group sizes are limited to no more than two people from different households. The Dutch government advises against all non-essential international travel until the end of March. Holiday travel is not classified as essential by the Dutch government as is stated here.
You should check the latest local information before travelling, as individual regions might have imposed extra measures. You must stay 1.5 metres away from other people. This applies to everyone over the age of 18: in the street, in shops and other buildings. It does not apply to members of your household and it does not apply if you are providing assistance to someone, for example pushing a wheelchair. If you notice that it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, you should leave. Avoid busy places in general, as if a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Foreign tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. More information on visiting the Netherlands as a tourist can be found here and more information on Dutch coronavirus measures can be found here. Hotels remain open, but hotel restaurants are closed and room service is unavailable.
Netherlands Latest News: Government will extend night-time curfew intended to slow spread of COVID-19 through 2 March (Reuters, 08.02.2021). Train services will be reduced to minimum level on 7 February as stay-at-home order is issued (Reuters, 06.02.2021). Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until at least 2 March (Reuters, 02.02.2021). Prime minister proposes flight ban for South Africa, South American countries, and U.K.from 23 January (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government will ban flights from non-Schengen countries from 23 January because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 20.01.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
YES.
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result that meets certain requirements, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. Several requirements to the rapid test apply.
Is a quarantine required?
YES. You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
If you are travelling by air you must fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
Other
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form
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Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for the Netherlands, the following rules apply:
If you transfer from a third country via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport to an onward non-Schengen destination, you have to stay in the non-Schengen transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China*.
*From Third Countries:
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entry ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall into one of the exemption categories for the travel ban.
There is a ban on flights from the United Kingdom, Cabo Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa and all the countries in South America. There is also a docking ban for passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. Exemptions apply to certain limited categories of traveller. Dutch nationals are permitted to return to the Netherlands.
Entry requirements:
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Several requirements to the rapid test apply. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats.
- If you are coming from a country that is not in the EU or Schengen area and you are not a national of an EU or Schengen country, you must also fill in a negative test declaration and carry it with you.
- You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your self-quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
- If you are travelling by air you must also fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Non-medical face masks must be worn in all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask you might be fined €95. Additionally, on platforms and stations, social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed. The Dutch government advises to limit your travel movements as much as possible. Public transport should be used for essential journeys only. For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask. If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households. On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart where possible.
*Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports: All passengers and staff aged 13+ must wear face masks in all areas of these airports. The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility.
Ferries.
-DFDS: All travellers must wear face coverings at check-in, whilst boarding, and during disembarkation. This applies for both foot- and car passengers, as well as freight drivers. On the Amsterdam – Newcastle route, passengers must wear face coverings whilst moving around the ship. Face coverings do not need to be worn when travellers are in their cabins, seated in a socially distanced manner or whilst social distancing on outside decks.
-P&O: All travellers must wear a face mask during their journey.
Eurostar: All passengers aged 13+ must wear a face mask at Eurostar stations and on board trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
*Public Spaces and Services: Lockdown measures are in place across the Netherlands from 15 December 2020 until at least 2 March 2021. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available online.
A night-time curfew applies throughout the Netherlands as part of the Dutch Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You are not allowed to be outdoors between 21:00 and 04:30 unless you have a permitted reason. See the Dutch Government’s website for a list of permitted reasons. If it is essential for you to be outdoors during curfew hours, you must complete a self-certified declaration form, which is also available on the Dutch Government’s website, along with a limited list of exemptions. Shops selling non-essential items are closed, as are public spaces. Supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other shops selling food remain open. Other shops remaining open include pharmacies, chemists and petrol stations. Restaurants and cafes remain open for takeaway only.
A full list of venues and services affected by the lockdown can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Wearing a face mask is compulsory for everyone aged 13 and over in all indoor public spaces. This includes shops, museums, cafes and theatres. You risk having to pay a €95 fine if you do not wear a face mask as directed. Outdoor group sizes are limited to no more than two people from different households. The Dutch government advises against all non-essential international travel until the end of March. Holiday travel is not classified as essential by the Dutch government as is stated here.
You should check the latest local information before travelling, as individual regions might have imposed extra measures. You must stay 1.5 metres away from other people. This applies to everyone over the age of 18: in the street, in shops and other buildings. It does not apply to members of your household and it does not apply if you are providing assistance to someone, for example pushing a wheelchair. If you notice that it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, you should leave. Avoid busy places in general, as if a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Foreign tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. More information on visiting the Netherlands as a tourist can be found here and more information on Dutch coronavirus measures can be found here. Hotels remain open, but hotel restaurants are closed and room service is unavailable.
Netherlands Latest News: Flights at Eindhoven Airport will remain canceled until 9 February; increasing delays expected at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Reuters, 08.02.2021). Government will extend night-time curfew intended to slow spread of COVID-19 through 2 March (Reuters, 08.02.2021). Train services will be reduced to minimum level on 7 February as stay-at-home order is issued (Reuters, 06.02.2021). Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until at least 2 March (Reuters, 02.02.2021). Prime minister proposes flight ban for South Africa, South American countries, and U.K.from 23 January (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government will ban flights from non-Schengen countries from 23 January because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 20.01.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
YES.
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result that meets certain requirements, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. Several requirements to the rapid test apply.
Is a quarantine required?
YES. You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
If you are travelling by air you must fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
Other
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form
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Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
Travellers from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries can transit in the Netherlands. Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China*.
If you transfer from a third country via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport to an onward non-Schengen destination, you have to stay in the non-Schengen transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
*From Third Countries:
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entry ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall into one of the exemption categories for the travel ban.
There is a ban on flights from the United Kingdom, Cabo Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa and all the countries in South America. There is also a docking ban for passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. Exemptions apply to certain limited categories of traveller. Dutch nationals are permitted to return to the Netherlands.
Entry requirements:
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Several requirements to the rapid test apply. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats.
- If you are coming from a country that is not in the EU or Schengen area and you are not a national of an EU or Schengen country, you must also fill in a negative test declaration and carry it with you.
- You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your self-quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
- If you are travelling by air you must also fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Non-medical face masks must be worn in all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask you might be fined €95. Additionally, on platforms and stations, social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed. The Dutch government advises to limit your travel movements as much as possible. Public transport should be used for essential journeys only. For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask. If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households. On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart where possible.
*Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports: All passengers and staff aged 13+ must wear face masks in all areas of these airports. The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility.
Ferries.
-DFDS: All travellers must wear face coverings at check-in, whilst boarding, and during disembarkation. This applies for both foot- and car passengers, as well as freight drivers. On the Amsterdam – Newcastle route, passengers must wear face coverings whilst moving around the ship. Face coverings do not need to be worn when travellers are in their cabins, seated in a socially distanced manner or whilst social distancing on outside decks.
-P&O: All travellers must wear a face mask during their journey.
Eurostar: All passengers aged 13+ must wear a face mask at Eurostar stations and on board trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
*Public Spaces and Services: Lockdown measures are in place across the Netherlands from 15 December 2020 until at least 2 March 2021. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available online.
A night-time curfew applies throughout the Netherlands as part of the Dutch Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You are not allowed to be outdoors between 21:00 and 04:30 unless you have a permitted reason. See the Dutch Government’s website for a list of permitted reasons. If it is essential for you to be outdoors during curfew hours, you must complete a self-certified declaration form, which is also available on the Dutch Government’s website, along with a limited list of exemptions. Shops selling non-essential items are closed, as are public spaces. Supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other shops selling food remain open. Other shops remaining open include pharmacies, chemists and petrol stations. Restaurants and cafes remain open for takeaway only.
A full list of venues and services affected by the lockdown can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Wearing a face mask is compulsory for everyone aged 13 and over in all indoor public spaces. This includes shops, museums, cafes and theatres. You risk having to pay a €95 fine if you do not wear a face mask as directed. Outdoor group sizes are limited to no more than two people from different households. The Dutch government advises against all non-essential international travel until the end of March. Holiday travel is not classified as essential by the Dutch government as is stated here.
You should check the latest local information before travelling, as individual regions might have imposed extra measures. You must stay 1.5 metres away from other people. This applies to everyone over the age of 18: in the street, in shops and other buildings. It does not apply to members of your household and it does not apply if you are providing assistance to someone, for example pushing a wheelchair. If you notice that it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, you should leave. Avoid busy places in general, as if a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Foreign tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. More information on visiting the Netherlands as a tourist can be found here and more information on Dutch coronavirus measures can be found here. Hotels remain open, but hotel restaurants are closed and room service is unavailable.
Netherlands Latest News: Flights at Eindhoven Airport will remain canceled until 9 February; increasing delays expected at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Reuters, 08.02.2021). Government will extend night-time curfew intended to slow spread of COVID-19 through 2 March (Reuters, 08.02.2021). Train services will be reduced to minimum level on 7 February as stay-at-home order is issued (Reuters, 06.02.2021). Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until at least 2 March (Reuters, 02.02.2021). Prime minister proposes flight ban for South Africa, South American countries, and U.K.from 23 January (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government will ban flights from non-Schengen countries from 23 January because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 20.01.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
YES.
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result that meets certain requirements, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. Several requirements to the rapid test apply.
Is a quarantine required?
YES. You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
If you are travelling by air you must fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
Other
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form
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Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
Travellers from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries can transit in the Netherlands. Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China*.
If you transfer from a third country via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport to an onward non-Schengen destination, you have to stay in the non-Schengen transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
*From Third Countries:
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entry ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall into one of the exemption categories for the travel ban.
There is a ban on flights from the United Kingdom, Cabo Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa and all the countries in South America. There is also a docking ban for passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. Exemptions apply to certain limited categories of traveller. Dutch nationals are permitted to return to the Netherlands.
Entry requirements:
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Several requirements to the rapid test apply. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats.
- If you are coming from a country that is not in the EU or Schengen area and you are not a national of an EU or Schengen country, you must also fill in a negative test declaration and carry it with you.
- You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your self-quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
- If you are travelling by air you must also fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on the
Dutch government website (in English). Non-medical face masks must be worn in all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask you might be fined €95. Additionally, on platforms and stations, social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed. The Dutch government advises to limit your travel movements as much as possible. Public transport should be used for essential journeys only. For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask. If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households. On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart where possible.
Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports: All passengers and staff aged 13+ must wear face masks in all areas of these airports. The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility.
Ferries. DFDS: All travellers must wear face coverings at check-in, whilst boarding, and during disembarkation. This applies for both foot- and car passengers, as well as freight drivers. On the Amsterdam – Newcastle route, passengers must wear face coverings whilst moving around the ship. Face coverings do not need to be worn when travellers are in their cabins, seated in a socially distanced manner or whilst social distancing on outside decks.
P&O: All travellers must wear a face mask during their journey. Eurostar: All passengers aged 13+ must wear a face mask at Eurostar stations and on board trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
*Public Spaces and Services: Lockdown measures are in place across the Netherlands from 15 December 2020 until at least 2 March 2021. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available online. A night-time curfew applies throughout the Netherlands as part of the Dutch Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You are not allowed to be outdoors between 21:00 and 04:30 unless you have a permitted reason. See the Dutch Government’s website for a list of permitted reasons. If it is essential for you to be outdoors during curfew hours, you must complete a self-certified declaration form, which is also available on the Dutch Government’s website, along with a limited list of exemptions. Shops selling non-essential items are closed, as are public spaces. Supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other shops selling food remain open. Other shops remaining open include pharmacies, chemists and petrol stations. Restaurants and cafes remain open for takeaway only. A full list of venues and services affected by the lockdown can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Wearing a face mask is compulsory for everyone aged 13 and over in all indoor public spaces. This includes shops, museums, cafes and theatres. You risk having to pay a €95 fine if you do not wear a face mask as directed. Outdoor group sizes are limited to no more than two people from different households. The Dutch government advises against all non-essential international travel until the end of March. Holiday travel is not classified as essential by the Dutch government as is stated
here. You should check the latest local information before travelling, as individual regions might have imposed extra measures. You must stay 1.5 metres away from other people. This applies to everyone over the age of 18: in the street, in shops and other buildings. It does not apply to members of your household and it does not apply if you are providing assistance to someone, for example pushing a wheelchair. If you notice that it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, you should leave. Avoid busy places in general, as if a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Foreign tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. More information on visiting the Netherlands as a tourist can be found
here and more information on Dutch coronavirus measures can be found
here.
Hotels remain open, but hotel restaurants are closed and room service is unavailable.
Netherlands Latest News: Flights at Eindhoven Airport will remain canceled until 9 February; increasing delays expected at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Reuters, 08.02.2021). Government will extend night-time curfew intended to slow spread of COVID-19 through 2 March (Reuters, 08.02.2021). Train services will be reduced to minimum level on 7 February as stay-at-home order is issued (Reuters, 06.02.2021). Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until at least 2 March (Reuters, 02.02.2021). Prime minister proposes flight ban for South Africa, South American countries, and U.K.from 23 January (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government will ban flights from non-Schengen countries from 23 January because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 20.01.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
YES.
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result that meets certain requirements, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. Several requirements to the rapid test apply.
Is a quarantine required?
YES. You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
If you are travelling by air you must fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
Other
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form
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Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
Travellers from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries can transit in the Netherlands. Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China*.
If you transfer from a third country via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport to an onward non-Schengen destination, you have to stay in the non-Schengen transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
*From Third Countries:
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entry ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall into one of the exemption categories for the travel ban.
There is a ban on flights from the United Kingdom, Cabo Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa and all the countries in South America. There is also a docking ban for passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. Exemptions apply to certain limited categories of traveller. Dutch nationals are permitted to return to the Netherlands.
Entry requirements:
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Several requirements to the rapid test apply. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats.
- If you are coming from a country that is not in the EU or Schengen area and you are not a national of an EU or Schengen country, you must also fill in a negative test declaration and carry it with you.
- You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your self-quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
- If you are travelling by air you must also fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on the Dutch government website (in English). Non-medical face masks must be worn in all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask you might be fined €95. Additionally, on platforms and stations, social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed.
The Dutch government advises to limit your travel movements as much as possible. Public transport should be used for essential journeys only.
For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask.
If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households.
On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart where possible.
Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports: All passengers and staff aged 13+ must wear face masks in all areas of these airports. The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility.
Ferries.DFDS: All travellers must wear face coverings at check-in, whilst boarding, and during disembarkation. This applies for both foot- and car passengers, as well as freight drivers. On the Amsterdam – Newcastle route, passengers must wear face coverings whilst moving around the ship. Face coverings do not need to be worn when travellers are in their cabins, seated in a socially distanced manner or whilst social distancing on outside decks.
P&O: All travellers must wear a face mask during their journey.
Eurostar: All passengers aged 13+ must wear a face mask at Eurostar stations and on board trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
*Public Spaces and Services: Lockdown measures are in place across the Netherlands from 15 December until at least 9 February. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available here. here
A night-time curfew applies throughout the Netherlands as part of the Dutch Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You are not allowed to be outdoors between 21:00 and 04:30 unless you have a permitted reason. See the Dutch Government’s website
for a list of permitted reasons. If it is essential for you to be outdoors during curfew hours, you must complete a self-certified declaration form, which is also available on the Dutch Government’s website, along with a limited list of exemptions. Shops selling non-essential items are closed, as are public spaces. Supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other shops selling food remain open. Other shops remaining open include pharmacies, chemists and petrol stations. Restaurants and cafes remain open for takeaway only.
A full list of venues and services affected by the lockdown can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Wearing a face mask is compulsory for everyone aged 13 and over in all indoor public spaces. This includes shops, museums, cafes and theatres. You risk having to pay a €95 fine if you do not wear a face mask as directed.
Outdoor group sizes are limited to no more than two people from different households.
The Dutch government advises against all non-essential international travel until the end of March. Holiday travel is not classified as essential by the Dutch government as is stated here. You should check the latest local information before travelling, as individual regions might have imposed extra measures. You must stay 1.5 metres away from other people. This applies to everyone over the age of 18: in the street, in shops and other buildings. It does not apply to members of your household and it does not apply if you are providing assistance to someone, for example pushing a wheelchair. If you notice that it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, you should leave. Avoid busy places in general, as if a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Foreign tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. More information on visiting the Netherlands as a tourist can be found here and more information on Dutch coronavirus measures can be found here. Hotels remain open, but hotel restaurants are closed and room service is unavailable.
Netherlands Latest News: Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until at least 2 March (Reuters, 02.02.2021). Rapid test required for travelers before entry from 23 January to at least 9 February (NL and You, 21.01.2021) Prime minister proposes flight ban for South Africa, South American countries, and U.K.from 23 January (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government will ban flights from non-Schengen countries from 23 January because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until 9 February (Reuters, 12.01.2021).
International Restrictions:
*Entry to the Netherlands:
The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
YES.
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result that meets certain requirements, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. Several requirements to the rapid test apply.
Is a quarantine required?
YES. You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
If you are travelling by air you must fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
Other
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form
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Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
Travellers from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries can transit in the Netherlands. Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China*.
If you transfer from a third country via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport to an onward non-Schengen destination, you have to stay in the non-Schengen transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
*From Third Countries:
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entry ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall into one of the exemption categories for the travel ban.
There is a ban on flights from the United Kingdom, Cabo Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa and all the countries in South America. There is also a docking ban for passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. Exemptions apply to certain limited categories of traveller. Dutch nationals are permitted to return to the Netherlands.
Entry requirements:
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Several requirements to the rapid test apply. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats.
- If you are coming from a country that is not in the EU or Schengen area and you are not a national of an EU or Schengen country, you must also fill in a negative test declaration and carry it with you.
- You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your self-quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
- If you are travelling by air you must also fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on the Dutch government website (in English). Non-medical face masks must be worn in all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask you might be fined €95. Additionally, on platforms and stations, social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed.
The Dutch government advises to limit your travel movements as much as possible. Public transport should be used for essential journeys only.
For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask.
If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households.
On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart where possible.
Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports: All passengers and staff aged 13+ must wear face masks in all areas of these airports. The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility.
Ferries.DFDS: All travellers must wear face coverings at check-in, whilst boarding, and during disembarkation. This applies for both foot- and car passengers, as well as freight drivers. On the Amsterdam – Newcastle route, passengers must wear face coverings whilst moving around the ship. Face coverings do not need to be worn when travellers are in their cabins, seated in a socially distanced manner or whilst social distancing on outside decks.
P&O: All travellers must wear a face mask during their journey.
Eurostar: All passengers aged 13+ must wear a face mask at Eurostar stations and on board trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
*Public Spaces and Services: Lockdown measures are in place across the Netherlands from 15 December until at least 9 February. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available here. here
A night-time curfew applies throughout the Netherlands as part of the Dutch Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You are not allowed to be outdoors between 21:00 and 04:30 unless you have a permitted reason. See the Dutch Government’s website
for a list of permitted reasons. If it is essential for you to be outdoors during curfew hours, you must complete a self-certified declaration form, which is also available on the Dutch Government’s website, along with a limited list of exemptions. Shops selling non-essential items are closed, as are public spaces. Supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other shops selling food remain open. Other shops remaining open include pharmacies, chemists and petrol stations. Restaurants and cafes remain open for takeaway only.
A full list of venues and services affected by the lockdown can be found on the Dutch government website (in English).
Wearing a face mask is compulsory for everyone aged 13 and over in all indoor public spaces. This includes shops, museums, cafes and theatres. You risk having to pay a €95 fine if you do not wear a face mask as directed.
Outdoor group sizes are limited to no more than two people from different households.
The Dutch government advises against all non-essential international travel until the end of March. Holiday travel is not classified as essential by the Dutch government as is stated here. You should check the latest local information before travelling, as individual regions might have imposed extra measures. You must stay 1.5 metres away from other people. This applies to everyone over the age of 18: in the street, in shops and other buildings. It does not apply to members of your household and it does not apply if you are providing assistance to someone, for example pushing a wheelchair. If you notice that it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, you should leave. Avoid busy places in general, as if a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Foreign tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. More information on visiting the Netherlands as a tourist can be found here and more information on Dutch coronavirus measures can be found here. Hotels remain open, but hotel restaurants are closed and room service is unavailable.
Netherlands Latest News: Rapid test required for travelers before entry from 23 January to at least 9 February (NL and You, 21.01.2021) Prime minister proposes flight ban for South Africa, South American countries, and U.K.from 23 January (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government will ban flights from non-Schengen countries from 23 January because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until 9 February (Reuters, 12.01.2021). Health official says national lockdown likely to last until mid-February (Reuters, 31.12.2020). Government will require negative COVID-19 tests from air passengers from 29 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*Entry to the Netherlands: From Saturday 23 January 12:01pm (CET) a travel ban will be in effect for all passenger flights and passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. This means that no passengers will be allowed to travel to the Netherlands, apart from exceptional circumstances such as travel for medical reasons. Until that date, the below entry requirements including testing and self-isolation apply. Freight traffic is exempt from the travel ban.
The Dutch Government has announced that from 1 January 2021, non-EU/EEA nationals and nationals of non-Schengen states, including UK nationals, will not be permitted entry to the Netherlands for non-essential purposes due to EU-wide COVID-19 restrictions. Please see the Dutch Government’s website for a list of exemptions. International arrivals from outside the EU and Schengen countries remain subject to entry checks to prevent non-essential travel.
The Dutch Government requires all international travellers aged 13 and above travelling by aeroplane, passenger ferry, train and coach to be in possession of a negative PCR COVID-19 test result and a completed test declaration. More information on these requirements can be found here. There are some limited exemptions to this requirement, listed on Dutch Government’s website.
In addition, the Dutch government requires travellers aged 13 and above arriving from the UK by aeroplane or ferry to provide proof of a negative rapid (antigen/LAMP) test, taken no more than 4 hours before boarding. For transport sector personnel, the rapid (antigen/LAMP) test must have been conducted no more than 24 hours prior to boarding. If you have a negative LAMP test, you do not also need to provide a negative PCR or rapid antigen test. The Dutch government will not accept the results of self-administered tests. This applies to both the PCR and the rapid (antigen/LAMP) test requirements. There is an exemption for hauliers, for whom self-administered tests will be accepted.
Most travellers will be required to show proof of a negative rapid (antigen/LAMP) test, even if exempt from taking a PCR COVID-19 test. There are some limited exemptions. Travellers, including transit passengers, should check the Dutch Government’s website for comprehensive information on testing requirements and exemptions. Hauliers, for example, are not required to show proof of a negative PCR test result and a completed test declaration, but, if arriving from the UK, will need to show proof of a negative rapid (antigen/LAMP) test taken within the last 24 hours.
More details on the rapid (antigen/LAMP) test requirement, including exemptions, are available on the Dutch Government’s website.
*From within the EU:
The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
YES.
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result that meets certain requirements, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. Several requirements to the rapid test apply.
Is a quarantine required?
YES. You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
If you are travelling by air you must fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
Other
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form
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Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
Travellers from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries can transit in the Netherlands. Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China*.
If you transfer from a third country via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport to an onward non-Schengen destination, you have to stay in the non-Schengen transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
*From Third Countries:
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entry ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall into one of the exemption categories for the travel ban.
There is a ban on flights from the United Kingdom, Cabo Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa and all the countries in South America. There is also a docking ban for passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. Exemptions apply to certain limited categories of traveller. Dutch nationals are permitted to return to the Netherlands.
Entry requirements:
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Several requirements to the rapid test apply. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats.
- If you are coming from a country that is not in the EU or Schengen area and you are not a national of an EU or Schengen country, you must also fill in a negative test declaration and carry it with you.
- You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your self-quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
- If you are travelling by air you must also fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on the Dutch government website (in English). Non-medical face masks must be worn in all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask you might be fined €95. Additionally, on platforms and stations, social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed. The Dutch government advises to limit your travel movements as much as possible. Public transport should be used for essential journeys only. For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask.
If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households. On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart where possible.
*Amsterdam Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports: All passengers and staff aged 13+ must wear face masks in all areas of these airports. The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility.
*Ferries: -DFDS: All travellers must wear face coverings at check-in, whilst boarding, and during disembarkation. This applies for both foot- and car passengers, as well as freight drivers. On the Amsterdam – Newcastle route, passengers must wear face coverings whilst moving around the ship. Face coverings do not need to be worn when travellers are in their cabins, seated in a socially distanced manner or whilst social distancing on outside decks.
-P&O: All travellers must wear a face mask during their journey.
-Eurostar: All passengers aged 13+ must wear a face mask at Eurostar stations and on board trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
*Public Spaces and Services: Lockdown measures are in place across the Netherlands from 15 December until at least 9 February. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available here. A night-time curfew applies throughout the Netherlands as part of the Dutch Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You are not allowed to be outdoors between 21:00 and 04:30 unless you have a permitted reason. See the Dutch Government’s website for a list of permitted reasons. If it is essential for you to be outdoors during curfew hours, you must complete a self-certified declaration form, which is also available on the Dutch Government’s website, along with a limited list of exemptions. Shops selling non-essential items are closed, as are public spaces. Supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other shops selling food remain open. Other shops remaining open include pharmacies, chemists and petrol stations. Restaurants and cafes remain open for takeaway only. A full list of venues and services affected by the lockdown can be found on the Dutch government website (in English). Wearing a face mask is compulsory for everyone aged 13 and over in all indoor public spaces. This includes shops, museums, cafes and theatres. You risk having to pay a €95 fine if you do not wear a face mask as directed. Outdoor group sizes are limited to no more than two people from different households. The Dutch government advises against all non-essential international travel until mid-March. Holiday travel is not classified as essential by the Dutch government as is stated here. You should check the latest local information before travelling, as individual regions might have imposed extra measures.
You must stay 1.5 metres away from other people. This applies to everyone over the age of 18: in the street, in shops and other buildings. It does not apply to members of your household and it does not apply if you are providing assistance to someone, for example pushing a wheelchair. If you notice that it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, you should leave. Avoid busy places in general, as if a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Foreign tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. More information on visiting the Netherlands as a tourist can be found here and more information on Dutch coronavirus measures can be found here. Hotels remain open, but hotel restaurants are closed and room service is unavailable.
Netherlands Latest News: Rapid test required for travelers before entry from 23 January to at least 9 February (NL and You, 21.01.2021) Prime minister proposes flight ban for South Africa, South American countries, and U.K.from 23 January (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government will ban flights from non-Schengen countries from 23 January because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until 9 February (Reuters, 12.01.2021). Health official says national lockdown likely to last until mid-February (Reuters, 31.12.2020). Government will require negative COVID-19 tests from air passengers from 29 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*Entry to the Netherlands: From Saturday 23 January 12:01pm (CET) a travel ban will be in effect for all passenger flights and passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. This means that no passengers will be allowed to travel to the Netherlands, apart from exceptional circumstances such as travel for medical reasons. Until that date, the below entry requirements including testing and self-isolation apply. Freight traffic is exempt from the travel ban.
The Dutch Government has announced that from 1 January 2021, non-EU/EEA nationals and nationals of non-Schengen states, including UK nationals, will not be permitted entry to the Netherlands for non-essential purposes due to EU-wide COVID-19 restrictions. Please see the Dutch Government’s website for a list of exemptions. International arrivals from outside the EU and Schengen countries remain subject to entry checks to prevent non-essential travel.
The Dutch Government requires all international travellers aged 13 and above travelling by aeroplane, passenger ferry, train and coach to be in possession of a negative PCR COVID-19 test result and a completed test declaration. More information on these requirements can be found here. There are some limited exemptions to this requirement, listed on Dutch Government’s website.
In addition, the Dutch government requires travellers aged 13 and above arriving from the UK by aeroplane or ferry to provide proof of a negative rapid (antigen/LAMP) test, taken no more than 4 hours before boarding. For transport sector personnel, the rapid (antigen/LAMP) test must have been conducted no more than 24 hours prior to boarding. If you have a negative LAMP test, you do not also need to provide a negative PCR or rapid antigen test. The Dutch government will not accept the results of self-administered tests. This applies to both the PCR and the rapid (antigen/LAMP) test requirements. There is an exemption for hauliers, for whom self-administered tests will be accepted.
Most travellers will be required to show proof of a negative rapid (antigen/LAMP) test, even if exempt from taking a PCR COVID-19 test. There are some limited exemptions. Travellers, including transit passengers, should check the Dutch Government’s website for comprehensive information on testing requirements and exemptions. Hauliers, for example, are not required to show proof of a negative PCR test result and a completed test declaration, but, if arriving from the UK, will need to show proof of a negative rapid (antigen/LAMP) test taken within the last 24 hours.
More details on the rapid (antigen/LAMP) test requirement, including exemptions, are available on the Dutch Government’s website.
*From within the EU:
The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
YES.
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result that meets certain requirements, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. Several requirements to the rapid test apply.
Is a quarantine required?
YES. You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
If you are travelling by air you must fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
Other
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form
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Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
Travellers from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries can transit in the Netherlands. Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China*.
If you transfer from a third country via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport to an onward non-Schengen destination, you have to stay in the non-Schengen transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
*From Third Countries:
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entry ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall into one of the exemption categories for the travel ban.
There is a ban on flights from the United Kingdom, Cabo Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa and all the countries in South America. There is also a docking ban for passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. Exemptions apply to certain limited categories of traveller. Dutch nationals are permitted to return to the Netherlands.
Entry requirements:
- All travellers aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Several requirements to the rapid test apply. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats.
- If you are coming from a country that is not in the EU or Schengen area and you are not a national of an EU or Schengen country, you must also fill in a negative test declaration and carry it with you.
- You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your self-quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
- If you are travelling by air you must also fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on the Dutch government website (in English). Non-medical face masks must be worn in all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask you might be fined €95. Additionally, on platforms and stations, social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed. The Dutch government advises to limit your travel movements as much as possible. Public transport should be used for essential journeys only. For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask.
If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households. On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart where possible.
*Amsterdam Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports: All passengers and staff aged 13+ must wear face masks in all areas of these airports. The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility.
*Ferries: -DFDS: All travellers must wear face coverings at check-in, whilst boarding, and during disembarkation. This applies for both foot- and car passengers, as well as freight drivers. On the Amsterdam – Newcastle route, passengers must wear face coverings whilst moving around the ship. Face coverings do not need to be worn when travellers are in their cabins, seated in a socially distanced manner or whilst social distancing on outside decks.
-P&O: All travellers must wear a face mask during their journey.
-Eurostar: All passengers aged 13+ must wear a face mask at Eurostar stations and on board trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
*Public Spaces and Services: Lockdown measures are in place across the Netherlands from 15 December until at least 9 February. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available here. A night-time curfew applies throughout the Netherlands as part of the Dutch Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You are not allowed to be outdoors between 21:00 and 04:30 unless you have a permitted reason. See the Dutch Government’s website for a list of permitted reasons. If it is essential for you to be outdoors during curfew hours, you must complete a self-certified declaration form, which is also available on the Dutch Government’s website, along with a limited list of exemptions. Shops selling non-essential items are closed, as are public spaces. Supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other shops selling food remain open. Other shops remaining open include pharmacies, chemists and petrol stations. Restaurants and cafes remain open for takeaway only. A full list of venues and services affected by the lockdown can be found on the Dutch government website (in English). Wearing a face mask is compulsory for everyone aged 13 and over in all indoor public spaces. This includes shops, museums, cafes and theatres. You risk having to pay a €95 fine if you do not wear a face mask as directed. Outdoor group sizes are limited to no more than two people from different households. The Dutch government advises against all non-essential international travel until mid-March. Holiday travel is not classified as essential by the Dutch government as is stated here. You should check the latest local information before travelling, as individual regions might have imposed extra measures.
You must stay 1.5 metres away from other people. This applies to everyone over the age of 18: in the street, in shops and other buildings. It does not apply to members of your household and it does not apply if you are providing assistance to someone, for example pushing a wheelchair. If you notice that it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, you should leave. Avoid busy places in general, as if a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Foreign tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. More information on visiting the Netherlands as a tourist can be found here and more information on Dutch coronavirus measures can be found here. Hotels remain open, but hotel restaurants are closed and room service is unavailable.
Netherlands Latest News: Rapid test required for travelers before entry from 23 January to at least 9 February (NL and You, 21.01.2021) Prime minister proposes flight ban for South Africa, South American countries, and U.K.from 23 January (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government will ban flights from non-Schengen countries from 23 January because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until 9 February (Reuters, 12.01.2021). Health official says national lockdown likely to last until mid-February (Reuters, 31.12.2020). Government will require negative COVID-19 tests from air passengers from 29 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*Entry to the Netherlands: From Saturday 23 January 12:01pm (CET) a travel ban will be in effect for all passenger flights and passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. This means that no passengers will be allowed to travel to the Netherlands, apart from exceptional circumstances such as travel for medical reasons. Until that date, the below entry requirements including testing and self-isolation apply. Freight traffic is exempt from the travel ban.
The Dutch Government has announced that from 1 January 2021, non-EU/EEA nationals and nationals of non-Schengen states, including UK nationals, will not be permitted entry to the Netherlands for non-essential purposes due to EU-wide COVID-19 restrictions. Please see the Dutch Government’s website for a list of exemptions. International arrivals from outside the EU and Schengen countries remain subject to entry checks to prevent non-essential travel.
The Dutch Government requires all international travellers aged 13 and above travelling by aeroplane, passenger ferry, train and coach to be in possession of a negative PCR COVID-19 test result and a completed test declaration. More information on these requirements can be found here. There are some limited exemptions to this requirement, listed on Dutch Government’s website.
In addition, the Dutch government requires travellers aged 13 and above arriving from the UK by aeroplane or ferry to provide proof of a negative rapid (antigen/LAMP) test, taken no more than 4 hours before boarding. For transport sector personnel, the rapid (antigen/LAMP) test must have been conducted no more than 24 hours prior to boarding. If you have a negative LAMP test, you do not also need to provide a negative PCR or rapid antigen test. The Dutch government will not accept the results of self-administered tests. This applies to both the PCR and the rapid (antigen/LAMP) test requirements. There is an exemption for hauliers, for whom self-administered tests will be accepted.
Most travellers will be required to show proof of a negative rapid (antigen/LAMP) test, even if exempt from taking a PCR COVID-19 test. There are some limited exemptions. Travellers, including transit passengers, should check the Dutch Government’s website for comprehensive information on testing requirements and exemptions. Hauliers, for example, are not required to show proof of a negative PCR test result and a completed test declaration, but, if arriving from the UK, will need to show proof of a negative rapid (antigen/LAMP) test taken within the last 24 hours.
More details on the rapid (antigen/LAMP) test requirement, including exemptions, are available on the Dutch Government’s website.
*From within the EU:
Note: The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
The government advises against any travel to the Netherlands. If you need to travel, there are several conditions for entry:
- All people aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. Several requirements to the rapid test apply.
- If you are travelling by air you must fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
- You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your self-quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Several exceptions to the testing requirement exist.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
Travellers from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries can transit in the Netherlands. Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China*.
If you transfer from a third country via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport to an onward non-Schengen destination, you have to stay in the non-Schengen transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
*From Third Countries:
Note: The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entry ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall into one of the exemption categories for the travel ban.
There is a ban on flights from the United Kingdom, Cabo Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa and all the countries in South America. There is also a docking ban for passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. Exemptions apply to certain limited categories of traveller. Dutch nationals are permitted to return to the Netherlands.
Mandatory travel documentation:
- All people aged above 13 (including Dutch nationals) must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
- If you are travelling to the Netherlands by air or sea from a high-risk country, you must also take a rapid test shortly before departure. Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. Several requirements to the rapid test apply.
- If you are travelling by air you must fill in a health declaration and carry it with you. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally at check-in.
- If you are coming from a country that is not in the EU or Schengen area and you are not a national of an EU or Schengen country, you must also fill in a negative test declaration and carry it with you.
- You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative you can end your self-quarantine. Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Contact point:
Contact form
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on thehere Dutch government website (in English). Non-medical face masks must be worn in all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask you might be fined €95. Additionally, on platforms and stations, social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed. The Dutch government advises to limit your travel movements as much as possible. Public transport should be used for essential journeys only. For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask. If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households. On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart where possible.
-Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports: All passengers and staff aged 13+ must wear face masks in all areas of these airports. The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility.
-Ferries: -DFDS: All travellers must wear face coverings at check-in, whilst boarding, and during disembarkation. This applies for both foot- and car passengers, as well as freight drivers. On the Amsterdam – Newcastle route, passengers must wear face coverings whilst moving around the ship. Face coverings do not need to be worn when travellers are in their cabins, seated in a socially distanced manner or whilst social distancing on outside decks.
-P&O: All travellers must wear a face mask during their journey.
-Eurostar: All passengers aged 13+ must wear a face mask at Eurostar stations and on board trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
-Public Spaces and Services: Lockdown measures are in place across the Netherlands from 15 December until at least 9 February. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available here. All shops selling non-essential items and public spaces are closed. Supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other shops selling food remain open. Other shops remaining open include pharmacies, chemists and petrol stations. Restaurants and cafes remain open for takeaway only.
A full list of venues and services affected by the lockdown can be found on the Dutch government website (in English). Wearing a face mask is compulsory for everyone aged 13 and over in all indoor public spaces. This includes shops, museums, cafes and theatres. You risk having to pay a €95 fine if you do not wear a face mask as directed. Outdoor group sizes are limited to no more than two people from different households. The Dutch government advises against all non-essential international travel until mid-March. Holiday travel is not classified as essential by the Dutch government as is stated here. You should check the latest local information before travelling, as individual regions might have imposed extra measures. You must stay 1.5 metres away from other people. This applies to everyone over the age of 18: in the street, in shops and other buildings. It does not apply to members of your household and it does not apply if you are providing assistance to someone, for example pushing a wheelchair. If you notice that it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, you should leave. Avoid busy places in general, as if a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
-Accommodation: Foreign tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. More information on visiting the Netherlands as a tourist can be found here and more information on Dutch coronavirus measures can be found here.
Hotels remain open, but hotel restaurants are closed and room service is unavailable.
Netherlands Latest News: Rapid test required for travelers before entry from 23 January to at least 9 February (NL and You, 21.01.2021) Prime minister proposes flight ban for South Africa, South American countries, and U.K.from 23 January (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government will ban flights from non-Schengen countries from 23 January because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 20.01.2021). Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until 9 February (Reuters, 12.01.2021). Health official says national lockdown likely to last until mid-February (Reuters, 31.12.2020). Government will require negative COVID-19 tests from air passengers from 29 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*Entry to the Netherlands: From Saturday 23 January 12:01pm (CET) a travel ban will be in effect for all passenger flights and passenger ferries from the United Kingdom. This means that no passengers will be allowed to travel to the Netherlands, apart from exceptional circumstances such as travel for medical reasons. Until that date, the below entry requirements including testing and self-isolation apply. Freight traffic is exempt from the travel ban.
The Dutch Government has announced that from 1 January 2021, non-EU/EEA nationals and nationals of non-Schengen states, including UK nationals, will not be permitted entry to the Netherlands for non-essential purposes due to EU-wide COVID-19 restrictions. Please see the Dutch Government’s website for a list of exemptions. International arrivals from outside the EU and Schengen countries remain subject to entry checks to prevent non-essential travel.
The Dutch Government requires all international travellers aged 13 and above travelling by aeroplane, passenger ferry, train and coach to be in possession of a negative PCR COVID-19 test result and a completed test declaration. More information on these requirements can be found here. There are some limited exemptions to this requirement, listed on Dutch Government’s website.
In addition, the Dutch government requires travellers aged 13 and above arriving from the UK by aeroplane or ferry to provide proof of a negative rapid (antigen/LAMP) test, taken no more than 4 hours before boarding. For transport sector personnel, the rapid (antigen/LAMP) test must have been conducted no more than 24 hours prior to boarding. If you have a negative LAMP test, you do not also need to provide a negative PCR or rapid antigen test. The Dutch government will not accept the results of self-administered tests. This applies to both the PCR and the rapid (antigen/LAMP) test requirements. There is an exemption for hauliers, for whom self-administered tests will be accepted.
Most travellers will be required to show proof of a negative rapid (antigen/LAMP) test, even if exempt from taking a PCR COVID-19 test. There are some limited exemptions. Travellers, including transit passengers, should check the Dutch Government’s website for comprehensive information on testing requirements and exemptions. Hauliers, for example, are not required to show proof of a negative PCR test result and a completed test declaration, but, if arriving from the UK, will need to show proof of a negative rapid (antigen/LAMP) test taken within the last 24 hours.
More details on the rapid (antigen/LAMP) test requirement, including exemptions, are available on the Dutch Government’s website.
*From within the EU:
Note: The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
As of 29 December all people aged 13 or more must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
This requirement applies to all passengers, including Dutch nationals and nationals of other EU and Schengen countries. If a passenger is unable to present a negative test result, they may not travel to the Netherlands and will not be permitted to board the aircraft or ferry.
International train and coach passengers must be asked to present a recent negative test result before boarding or during the journey but at any rate before the first stop in the Netherlands. If they are unable to do so they will be asked to leave the vehicle at the first stop after the border.
In addition, everyone arriving in the Netherlands remains strongly advised to self-quarantine for a period of 10 days. The negative test required for boarding is not a substitute for self-quarantining on arrival. Once in the Netherlands, you can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Several exceptions to the testing requirement exist.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Mandatory Travel Documentation
The negative test result must be in English, German, French, Spanish or Dutch. The test must have been conducted no more than 72 hours prior to the passenger’s scheduled arrival in the Netherlands. The result must be known before the passenger departs for the Netherlands. The document must include the following information:
- Type of test: the test must be a molecular PCR test and must be for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19. No other type of test, including a rapid test, is valid;
- Test result: the test result must be negative (or not detected);
- Passenger’s first and last name as stated in their passport;
- Date and time the test was conducted: the test must have been conducted no more than 72 hours prior to the passenger’s arrival in the Netherlands.
- Name and contact information of the institute or laboratory that conducted the test.
Passengers arriving in the Netherlands by air must also have filled in a health declaration. Please note: this is not the same as a “negative test declaration” which is required for non-EU/Schengen travellers.
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
Travellers from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries can transit in the Netherlands. Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China*.
If you transfer from a third country via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport to an onward non-Schengen destination, you have to stay in the non-Schengen transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
*From Third Countries:
Landing ban: From 23 January onwards passenger flights from countries with a significant spread of selected Covid-19 mutations are suspended. Currently, these countries concern: the United Kingdom, South Africa, Cape Verde, Dominican Republic, and the whole of South America. Travellers that arrive from one of these countries before 23 January, need to present a negative test result from a rapid test for SARS-CoV-2. This is in addition to the negative PCR test result (not older than 72 hours) and the negative test declaration.
The EU entry ban continues to apply. Travel to the Netherlands from outside the EU/Schengen area is only allowed for certain exemption categories.
Travellers (plane, train, bus, and boat) aged 13 or more, that are allowed entry to the Netherlands must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, and a negative test declaration bearing their signature.
The requirement does not apply to people coming from a country outside the EU/Schengen area that is on the list of countries deemed ‘safe’ by the EU. This means people coming from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China are currently not required to present a negative test result or declaration. It does not matter what your nationality or the purpose of your trip is.
In addition, everyone arriving in the Netherlands remains strongly advised to self-quarantine for a period of 10 days. The negative test required for boarding is not a substitute for self-quarantining on arrival. Once in the Netherlands, you can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Several exceptions to the testing requirement exist.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Mandatory Travel Documentation
The negative test result must be in English, German, French, Spanish or Dutch. The document must include the following information:
- Type of test: the test must be a molecular PCR test and must be for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19. No other type of test, including a rapid test, is valid;
- Test result: the test result must be negative (or not detected);
- Passenger’s first and last name as stated in their passport;
- Date and time the test was conducted: the test must have been conducted no more than 72 hours prior to the passenger’s arrival in the Netherlands.
- Name and contact information of the institute or laboratory that conducted the test.
A signed negative test declaration must be printed. Passengers must complete and sign a negative test declaration and carry a printed copy with them for the duration of their journey. It is not sufficient for them to present a digital version of the declaration on a smartphone or tablet. A negative test result may however be presented digitally.
Passengers arriving in the Netherlands by air must also have filled in a health declaration.
Find out more:
The Dutch government on COVID-19
Contact point:
Contact form
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on thehere Dutch government website (in English). Non-medical face masks must be worn in all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask you might be fined €95. Additionally, on platforms and stations, social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed. The Dutch government advises to limit your travel movements as much as possible. Public transport should be used for essential journeys only. For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask. If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households. On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart where possible.
-Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports: All passengers and staff aged 13+ must wear face masks in all areas of these airports. The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility.
-Ferries: -DFDS: All travellers must wear face coverings at check-in, whilst boarding, and during disembarkation. This applies for both foot- and car passengers, as well as freight drivers. On the Amsterdam – Newcastle route, passengers must wear face coverings whilst moving around the ship. Face coverings do not need to be worn when travellers are in their cabins, seated in a socially distanced manner or whilst social distancing on outside decks.
-P&O: All travellers must wear a face mask during their journey.
-Eurostar: All passengers aged 13+ must wear a face mask at Eurostar stations and on board trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
-Public Spaces and Services: Lockdown measures are in place across the Netherlands from 15 December until at least 9 February. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available here. All shops selling non-essential items and public spaces are closed. Supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other shops selling food remain open. Other shops remaining open include pharmacies, chemists and petrol stations. Restaurants and cafes remain open for takeaway only.
A full list of venues and services affected by the lockdown can be found on the Dutch government website (in English). Wearing a face mask is compulsory for everyone aged 13 and over in all indoor public spaces. This includes shops, museums, cafes and theatres. You risk having to pay a €95 fine if you do not wear a face mask as directed. Outdoor group sizes are limited to no more than two people from different households. The Dutch government advises against all non-essential international travel until mid-March. Holiday travel is not classified as essential by the Dutch government as is stated here. You should check the latest local information before travelling, as individual regions might have imposed extra measures. You must stay 1.5 metres away from other people. This applies to everyone over the age of 18: in the street, in shops and other buildings. It does not apply to members of your household and it does not apply if you are providing assistance to someone, for example pushing a wheelchair. If you notice that it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, you should leave. Avoid busy places in general, as if a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
-Accommodation: Foreign tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. More information on visiting the Netherlands as a tourist can be found here and more information on Dutch coronavirus measures can be found here.
Hotels remain open, but hotel restaurants are closed and room service is unavailable.
Netherlands Dutch airline KLM will halt all intercontinental flights and some of its European services from Friday this week. The move is part of the government’s requirement that all travelers, including crew, must undertake both a PCR and antigen test before flying. KLM says that the move is necessary to avoid crew being stranded overseas as a result.
The Netherlands clamps down on COVID
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is set to fall rather quiet at the end of this week as Dutch flag carrier KLM has announced it will bring most of its flying to a halt. The airline has taken the tough decision to suspend all intercontinental flights and some of its European flights in response to the government’s new COVID requirements.
The Netherlands announced today that it would require all travelers, from all countries, to carry both a negative antigen test result and a negative PCR result before boarding a flight to the country. This is an expansion of the tighter testing requirements announced last week.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte said today that the Dutch government would ban all flights from the UK, South Africa and South America for one month, starting on Saturday. The country has also implemented a strict curfew from 20:30 to 04:30 each day. The flight ban still has to be approved by parliament, which will be debated today.
Netherlands Latest News: Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until 9 February (Reuters, 12.01.2021). Health official says national lockdown likely to last until mid-February (Reuters, 31.12.2020). Government will require negative COVID-19 tests from air passengers from 29 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*The Dutch Government has announced that from 1 January 2021, non-EU/EEA nationals and nationals of non-Schengen states, including UK nationals, will not be permitted entry to the Netherlands for non-essential purposes due to EU-wide COVID-19 restrictions. Please see the Dutch Government’s website for a list of exemptions. International arrivals from outside the EU and Schengen countries remain subject to entry checks to prevent non-essential travel. This measure does not apply to UK nationals who are legally resident in the Netherlands, who will be allowed to re-enter the country. UK nationals who are legally resident in the Netherlands will, from 1 January 2021, have to demonstrate they have a residency permit, a certificate of application or a document with their address, and may be subject to questioning by Dutch border authorities when they arrive in the Netherlands.
The Dutch Government requires all international travellers aged 13 and above travelling by aeroplane, passenger ferry, train and coach to be in possession of a negative PCR COVID-19 test result and a completed test declaration. More information on these requirements can be found here. There are some limited exemptions to this requirement, listed on Dutch Government’s website.
In addition, the Dutch government requires travellers aged 13 and above arriving from the UK by aeroplane, to provide proof of a negative rapid (antigen) test, taken no more than 4 hours before boarding.
From 19 January 00:01 (CET), travellers aged 13 and above arriving from the UK by ferry will also have to provide proof of a negative rapid (antigen) test for COVID-19, taken no more than 4 hours before boarding. For transport sector personnel, the rapid (antigen) test must have been conducted no more than 24 hours prior to boarding the vessel.
*From within the EU:
Note: The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
As of 29 December all people aged 13 or more must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, if they are coming from a high-risk area in the EU/Schengen area (with the exception of Iceland) to the Netherlands. The government provides a list of countries concerned. This measure concerns passenger transport by aircraft, ferry or international intercity train or coach, travelling more than 30km into the Netherlands from the border.
This requirement applies to all passengers, including Dutch nationals and nationals of other EU and Schengen countries. If a passenger is unable to present a negative test result, they may not travel to the Netherlands and will not be permitted to board the aircraft or ferry.
International train and coach passengers must be asked to present a recent negative test result before boarding or during the journey but at any rate before the first stop in the Netherlands. If they are unable to do so they will be asked to leave the vehicle at the first stop after the border.
In addition, everyone arriving in the Netherlands remains strongly advised to self-quarantine for a period of 10 days. The negative test required for boarding is not a substitute for self-quarantining on arrival. Once in the Netherlands, you can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Several exceptions to the testing requirement exist.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Mandatory Travel Documentation
The negative test result must be in English, German, French, Spanish or Dutch. The test must have been conducted no more than 72 hours prior to the passenger’s scheduled arrival in the Netherlands. The result must be known before the passenger departs for the Netherlands. The document must include the following information:
- Type of test: the test must be a molecular PCR test and must be for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19. No other type of test, including a rapid test, is valid;
- Test result: the test result must be negative (or not detected);
- Passenger’s first and last name as stated in their passport;
- Date and time the test was conducted: the test must have been conducted no more than 72 hours prior to the passenger’s arrival in the Netherlands.
- Name and contact information of the institute or laboratory that conducted the test.
Passengers arriving in the Netherlands by air must also have filled in a health declaration. Please note: this is not the same as a “negative test declaration” which is required for non-EU/Schengen travellers.
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
Travellers from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries can transit in the Netherlands. Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China*.
If you transfer from a third country via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport to an onward non-Schengen destination, you have to stay in the non-Schengen transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol – Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
*From Third Countries:
The EU entry ban continues to apply. Travel to the Netherlands from outside the EU/Schengen area is only allowed for certain exemption categories.
Travellers (plane, train, bus and boat) aged 13 or more, that are allowed entry to the Netherlands must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result, and a negative test declaration bearing their signature.
The requirement does not apply to people coming from a country outside the EU/Schengen area that is on the list of countries deemed ‘safe’ by the EU. This means people coming from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and China are currently not required to present a negative test result, or declaration. It does not matter what your nationality or the purpose of your trip is.
In addition, everyone arriving in the Netherlands remains strongly advised to self-quarantine for a period of 10 days. The negative test required for boarding is not a substitute for self-quarantining on arrival. Once in the Netherlands, you can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation.
Several exceptions to the testing requirement exist.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Mandatory Travel Documentation
The negative test result must be in English, German, French, Spanish or Dutch. The document must include the following information:
- Type of test: the test must be a molecular PCR test and must be for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19. No other type of test, including a rapid test, is valid;
- Test result: the test result must be negative (or not detected);
- Passenger’s first and last name as stated in their passport;
- Date and time the test was conducted: the test must have been conducted no more than 72 hours prior to the passenger’s arrival in the Netherlands.
- Name and contact information of the institute or laboratory that conducted the test.
Signed negative test declaration must be printed. Passengers must complete and sign a negative test declaration and carry a printed copy with them for the duration of their journey. It is not sufficient for them to present a digital version of the declaration on a smartphone or tablet. A negative test result may however be presented digitally.
Passengers arriving in the Netherlands by air must also have filled in a health declaration.
Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Contact point:
Contact form
Internal Restrictions:
As of Dec. 20, a nationwide lockdown imposed earlier continues to be in place as part of the country’s effort to counter increasing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection rates. The directive will remain in force through at least Jan. 19.
All non-essential retail stores remain closed; essential retail businesses, such as supermarkets, bakeries, butcher shops, and pharmacies, may remain open. Cinemas, amusement parks, museums, and other similar facilities accessible to the public must close. Non-medical contact services, such as barbershops and hair salons, are closed; medical contact services, including dentist and physical therapist offices, may continue operating. All indoor and outdoor gatherings are limited to two persons; three persons may gather at private homes on Christmas. Hotels may operate but cannot serve food or drink. Libraries and community centers may operate under certain strict limitations.
Schools at all education levels are restricted to conducting classes via distance learning techniques. Childcare availability is limited to the children of persons employed in essential professions.
The new lockdown restrictions are in addition to measures already in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Under existing directives, all individuals are advised to stay home as much as possible and avoid nonessential travel. Anyone over the age of 13 must wear a protective face-covering in indoor public areas and on public transport. All food and beverage establishments are limited to takeout services only. Individuals must observe social distancing of 1.5 meters (5 feet) at all times, where possible.
Authorities in the Netherlands may further update the nation’s COVID-related international travel regulations based on the recent lockdown declaration. As such, only travelers from European Economic Area (EEA) countries, Switzerland, and the UK, as well as residents of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Uruguay, remain permitted to enter. Exceptions may be made for individuals with an essential function or need, such as health workers, on-duty security forces, freight workers, and diplomats, though all such travelers are required to self-isolate for 10 days on arrival. Arrivals from the following countries must also self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark: Copenhagen, Aarhus, Faaborg-Midtfyn, Greve, Koge, Slagelse, Solrod, Estonia, Finland: Helsinki-Uusimaa region, including the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa; France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland: counties Dublin, Donegal, Limerick, and Louth; Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway: Oslo, Vestland, Viken, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, except the Canary Islands, Sweden, Switzerland, The UK,• Non-EEA countries other than Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Uruguay
Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.
*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on the Dutch government website (in English). Non-medical face masks must be worn in all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask you might be fined €95. Additionally, on platforms and stations, social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed. The Dutch government advises to limit your travel movements as much as possible. Public transport should be used for essential journeys only. For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask. If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households. On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart where possible.
*Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports: All passengers and staff aged 13+ must wear face masks in all areas of these airports. The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility.
*Ferries: -DFDS: All travellers must wear face coverings at check-in, whilst boarding, and during disembarkation. This applies for both foot- and car passengers, as well as freight drivers. On the Amsterdam – Newcastle route, passengers must wear face coverings whilst moving around the ship. Face coverings do not need to be worn when travellers are in their cabins, seated in a socially distanced manner or whilst social distancing on outside decks. -P&O: All travellers must wear a face mask during their journey. -Eurostar: All passengers aged 13+ must wear a face mask at Eurostar stations and on board trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
*Public Spaces and Services: Lockdown measures are in place across the Netherlands from 15 December until at least 19 January. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available here. All shops selling non-essential items and public spaces are closed. Supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other shops selling food remain open. Other shops remaining open include pharmacies, chemists and petrol stations. Restaurants and cafes remain open for takeaway only. A full list of venues and services affected by the lockdown can be found on the Dutch government website (in English). As of 1 December, wearing a face mask is compulsory for everyone aged 13 and over in all indoor public spaces. This includes shops, museums, cafes and theatres. You risk having to pay a €95 fine if you do not wear a face mask as directed. Outdoor group sizes are limited to no more than two people from different households. The Dutch government advises against all non-essential international travel until mid-March. Holiday travel is not classified as essential by the Dutch government as is stated here.
You should check the latest local information before travelling, as individual regions might have imposed extra measures. You must stay 1.5 metres away from other people. This applies to everyone over the age of 18: in the street, in shops and other buildings. It does not apply to members of your household and it does not apply if you are providing assistance to someone, for example pushing a wheelchair. If you notice that it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, you should leave. Avoid busy places in general, as if a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Foreign tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. More information on visiting the Netherlands as a tourist can be found here and more information on Dutch coronavirus measures can be found here. Hotels remain open, but hotel restaurants are closed and room service is unavailable.