Netherlands travel restrictions

Netherlands According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Health, it has been announced that the country accepts proof of vaccination only if the vaccine has been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or if it is part of the World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Use Listing, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

“Proof of vaccination is accepted only if it has been issued following vaccination with a vaccine that has been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or is on the Emergency Use Listing of the World Health Organization (WHO),” the Ministry’s statement reads.

This means that the following vaccines are accepted in the Netherlands:

Pfizer/BioNTech (Comirnaty)
AstraZeneca EU (Vaxzevria)
Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)
Moderna (Spikevax)
AstraZeneca-SK Bio (Vaxzevria)
AstraZeneca-Serum Institute of India (Covishield)
Sinopharm BIBP
Sinovac

Netherlands Latest News: Dutch government lifts entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers from non-EU countries; relaxed rules also apply to immunized EU travelers from high-risk countries (SVI, 01.07.2021).

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 “EU Traffic Light” map.

Countries are classified as: very high risk with variants of concern, very high risk, high risk, or safe. 

If you are coming from a country where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is low (a safe country) you do not need to show a negative test result when you travel to the Netherlands. You are also not required to self-quarantine when you arrive in the Netherlands.

If you are coming from a high risk country, you need to show a negative Covid-19 test, or proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery of Covid-19. 

If you are coming from a very high risk country, or a very high risk country with virus variants of concern, self-quarantine is mandatory, and you need to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test. Proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery does not exempt you from this.

If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train, coach or private transport from a very high-risk area, you are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test, even if you have had a coronavirus vaccination.

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to boarding.

Children under 13 years old are exempted.

A negative COVID-19 test result is not mandatory for travellers on a regional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on both sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.

When travelling from a country on the mandatory quarantine lists, you must have with you a completed, printed and signed quarantine declaration. Once you arrive in the Netherlands, you must self-quarantine for 10 days. If, on day 5, you test negative for coronavirus, your self-quarantine can be ended. You can make an appointment to get tested once you are in the Netherlands by calling 0800 1202. You may be fined if you do not have a quarantine declaration or if you do not comply with the mandatory quarantine requirement.

It doesn’t matter how you travel to the Netherlands. The mandatory quarantine requirement applies regardless of how travellers enter the country (by air, train, bus/coach or car).

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*Transit:

Do you wish to transit/transfer in the Netherlands or are you travelling by car or motorcycle and staying in the Netherlands for a short period of time (less than 12 hours)? Use this checklist.

*From Third Countries:

A European entry ban is in effect for some people, barring them from travelling to the European Union or the Schengen area. You may only travel to the Netherlands if the purpose of your trip falls under one of these exemption categories or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.

The government lists countries by classification. 

If your country is not on the Dutch list of safe countries, and not on the list of very high risk countries, you can be exempted from the travel ban only by proof of full vaccination. 

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Travellers aged 13 or above from a country that is not considered safe are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement. If you are from a country considered high risk and you have proof of full vaccination, you do not need to present a negative Covid-19 test result. If you are from a very high risk country, the negative Covid-19 test is mandatory, regardless of your vaccination status. 

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA, or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to boarding. 

Additionally, if you are from a very high risk country, it is mandatory to quarantine for 10 days after arrival, also when you are fully vaccinated. You must be able to show a completed, printed and signed quarantine declaration. You may be fined if you do not have a quarantine declaration, or do not comply with the quarantine requirement. 

The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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). Where possible, the Dutch government advises to avoid crowds and to travel outside peak hours if taking public transport.
As of 26 June 2021, wearing a face mask is no longer compulsory in indoor public spaces. The Dutch Government recommends you continue to wear a face mask in situations where you cannot maintain social distancing of at least 1.5metres. Face masks must be worn on public transport, in stations, on platforms and at bus, tram or metro stops if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask as directed, you may be fined €95. You must observe social distancing of at least 1.5 metres when on platforms and at stations.
For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, you must wear a face mask, unless you are the only passenger. If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear 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.
Children under the age of 13 are not required to wear a face mask.
*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: A full overview of measures is available on the Dutch government’s website. Most outdoor and indoor activities are now permitted, as long as 1.5 metres social distancing in observed. There are no limits on group sizes indoors and outdoors, as long as 1.5metres social distancing is observed. Mandatory reservations, health checks and maximum capacity limits are in place for public venues, such as restaurants, cafes, museums, theatres, amusement parks and zoos.
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. The Dutch government continues to advise people to avoid busy places. If a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. See the Dutch government’s website for more information on tourist travel to the Netherlands.

Netherlands Latest News: Dutch government lifts entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers from non-EU countries; relaxed rules also apply to immunized EU travelers from high-risk countries (SVI, 01.07.2021).

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 “EU Traffic Light” map.

Countries are classified as: very high risk with variants of concern, very high risk, high risk, or safe. 

If you are coming from a country where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is low (a safe country) you do not need to show a negative test result when you travel to the Netherlands. You are also not required to self-quarantine when you arrive in the Netherlands.

If you are coming from a high risk country, you need to show a negative Covid-19 test, or proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery of Covid-19. 

If you are coming from a very high risk country, or a very high risk country with virus variants of concern, self-quarantine is mandatory, and you need to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test. Proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery does not exempt you from this.

If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train, coach or private transport from a very high-risk area, you are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test, even if you have had a coronavirus vaccination.

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to boarding.

Children under 13 years old are exempted.

A negative COVID-19 test result is not mandatory for travellers on a regional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on both sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.

When travelling from a country on the mandatory quarantine lists, you must have with you a completed, printed and signed quarantine declaration. Once you arrive in the Netherlands, you must self-quarantine for 10 days. If, on day 5, you test negative for coronavirus, your self-quarantine can be ended. You can make an appointment to get tested once you are in the Netherlands by calling 0800 1202. You may be fined if you do not have a quarantine declaration or if you do not comply with the mandatory quarantine requirement.

It doesn’t matter how you travel to the Netherlands. The mandatory quarantine requirement applies regardless of how travellers enter the country (by air, train, bus/coach or car).

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*Transit:

Do you wish to transit/transfer in the Netherlands or are you travelling by car or motorcycle and staying in the Netherlands for a short period of time (less than 12 hours)? Use this checklist.

*From Third Countries:

A European entry ban is in effect for some people, barring them from travelling to the European Union or the Schengen area. You may only travel to the Netherlands if the purpose of your trip falls under one of these exemption categories or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.

The government lists countries by classification. 

If your country is not on the Dutch list of safe countries, and not on the list of very high risk countries, you can be exempted from the travel ban only by proof of full vaccination. 

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Travellers aged 13 or above from a country that is not considered safe are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement. If you are from a country considered high risk and you have proof of full vaccination, you do not need to present a negative Covid-19 test result. If you are from a very high risk country, the negative Covid-19 test is mandatory, regardless of your vaccination status. 

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA, or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to boarding. 

Additionally, if you are from a very high risk country, it is mandatory to quarantine for 10 days after arrival, also when you are fully vaccinated. You must be able to show a completed, printed and signed quarantine declaration. You may be fined if you do not have a quarantine declaration, or do not comply with the quarantine requirement. 

The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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). Where possible, the Dutch government advises to avoid crowds and to travel outside peak hours if taking public transport.
As of 26 June 2021, wearing a face mask is no longer compulsory in indoor public spaces. The Dutch Government recommends you continue to wear a face mask in situations where you cannot maintain social distancing of at least 1.5metres. Face masks must be worn on public transport, in stations, on platforms and at bus, tram or metro stops if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask as directed, you may be fined €95. You must observe social distancing of at least 1.5 metres when on platforms and at stations.
For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, you must wear a face mask, unless you are the only passenger. If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear 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.
Children under the age of 13 are not required to wear a face mask.
*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: A full overview of measures is available on the Dutch government’s website. Most outdoor and indoor activities are now permitted, as long as 1.5 metres social distancing in observed. There are no limits on group sizes indoors and outdoors, as long as 1.5metres social distancing is observed. Mandatory reservations, health checks and maximum capacity limits are in place for public venues, such as restaurants, cafes, museums, theatres, amusement parks and zoos.
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. The Dutch government continues to advise people to avoid busy places. If a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. See the Dutch government’s website for more information on tourist travel to the Netherlands.

Netherlands Latest News: Dutch government lifts entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers from non-EU countries; relaxed rules also apply to immunized EU travelers from high-risk countries (SVI, 01.07.2021).

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 “EU Traffic Light” map.

Countries are classified as: very high risk with variants of concern, very high risk, high risk, or safe. 

If you are coming from a country where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is low (a safe country) you do not need to show a negative test result when you travel to the Netherlands. You are also not required to self-quarantine when you arrive in the Netherlands.

If you are coming from a high risk country, you need to show a negative Covid-19 test, or proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery of Covid-19. 

If you are coming from a very high risk country, or a very high risk country with virus variants of concern, self-quarantine is mandatory, and you need to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test. Proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery does not exempt you from this.

If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train, coach or private transport from a very high-risk area, you are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test, even if you have had a coronavirus vaccination.

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to boarding.

Children under 13 years old are exempted.

A negative COVID-19 test result is not mandatory for travellers on a regional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on both sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.

When travelling from a country on the mandatory quarantine lists, you must have with you a completed, printed and signed quarantine declaration. Once you arrive in the Netherlands, you must self-quarantine for 10 days. If, on day 5, you test negative for coronavirus, your self-quarantine can be ended. You can make an appointment to get tested once you are in the Netherlands by calling 0800 1202. You may be fined if you do not have a quarantine declaration or if you do not comply with the mandatory quarantine requirement.

It doesn’t matter how you travel to the Netherlands. The mandatory quarantine requirement applies regardless of how travellers enter the country (by air, train, bus/coach or car).

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*Transit:

Do you wish to transit/transfer in the Netherlands or are you travelling by car or motorcycle and staying in the Netherlands for a short period of time (less than 12 hours)? Use this checklist.

*From Third Countries:

A European entry ban is in effect for some people, barring them from travelling to the European Union or the Schengen area. You may only travel to the Netherlands if the purpose of your trip falls under one of these exemption categories or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.

The government lists countries by classification. 

If your country is not on the Dutch list of safe countries, and not on the list of very high risk countries, you can be exempted from the travel ban only by proof of full vaccination. 

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Travellers aged 13 or above from a country that is not considered safe are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement. If you are from a country considered high risk and you have proof of full vaccination, you do not need to present a negative Covid-19 test result. If you are from a very high risk country, the negative Covid-19 test is mandatory, regardless of your vaccination status. 

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA, or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to boarding. 

Additionally, if you are from a very high risk country, it is mandatory to quarantine for 10 days after arrival, also when you are fully vaccinated. You must be able to show a completed, printed and signed quarantine declaration. You may be fined if you do not have a quarantine declaration, or do not comply with the quarantine requirement. 

The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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).
Where possible, the Dutch government advises to avoid crowds and to travel outside peak hours if taking public transport.
As of 26 June 2021, wearing a face mask is no longer compulsory in indoor public spaces. The Dutch Government recommends you continue to wear a face mask in situations where you cannot maintain social distancing of at least 1.5metres. Face masks must be worn on public transport, in stations, on platforms and at bus, tram or metro stops if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask as directed, you may be fined €95. You must observe social distancing of at least 1.5 metres when on platforms and at stations.
For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, you must wear a face mask, unless you are the only passenger. If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear 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.
Children under the age of 13 are not required to wear a face mask.
*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: A full overview of measures is available on the Dutch government’s website.
As of 26 June 2021, most outdoor and indoor activities will be permitted again, as long as 1.5 metres social distancing is observed. For large-scale activities or activities where 1.5 metres social distancing cannot be maintained, venues might ask visitors for proof of a negative PCR test taken within the last 40 hours, proof of being fully vaccinated, or proof of recovery from COVID-19 in the last 6 months. See the Dutch Government’s website for further information on these measures.
There will no longer be limits on group sizes indoors and outdoors, as long as 1.5metres social distancing is observed. Mandatory reservations, health checks and maximum capacity limits are in place for public venues, such as restaurants, cafes, museums, theatres, amusement parks and zoos.
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. The Dutch government continues to advise people to avoid busy places. If a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
*Accommodation: Tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. See the Dutch government’s website for more information on tourist travel to the Netherlands.

Netherlands Latest News: Dutch government lifts entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers from non-EU countries; relaxed rules also apply to immunized EU travelers from high-risk countries (SVI, 01.07.2021).

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 “EU Traffic Light” map.

Countries are classified as: very high risk with variants of concern, very high risk, high risk, or safe. 

If you are coming from a country where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is low (a safe country) you do not need to show a negative test result when you travel to the Netherlands. You are also not required to self-quarantine when you arrive in the Netherlands.

If you are coming from a high risk country, you need to show a negative Covid-19 test, or proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery of Covid-19. 

If you are coming from a very high risk country, or a very high risk country with virus variants of concern, self-quarantine is mandatory, and you need to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test. Proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery does not exempt you from this.

If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train, coach or private transport from a very high-risk area, you are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test, even if you have had a coronavirus vaccination.

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to boarding.

Children under 13 years old are exempted.

A negative COVID-19 test result is not mandatory for travellers on a regional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on both sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.

When travelling from a country on the mandatory quarantine lists, you must have with you a completed, printed and signed quarantine declaration. Once you arrive in the Netherlands, you must self-quarantine for 10 days. If, on day 5, you test negative for coronavirus, your self-quarantine can be ended. You can make an appointment to get tested once you are in the Netherlands by calling 0800 1202. You may be fined if you do not have a quarantine declaration or if you do not comply with the mandatory quarantine requirement.

It doesn’t matter how you travel to the Netherlands. The mandatory quarantine requirement applies regardless of how travellers enter the country (by air, train, bus/coach or car).

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*Transit:

Do you wish to transit/transfer in the Netherlands or are you travelling by car or motorcycle and staying in the Netherlands for a short period of time (less than 12 hours)? Use this checklist.

*From Third Countries:

A European entry ban is in effect for some people, barring them from travelling to the European Union or the Schengen area. You may only travel to the Netherlands if the purpose of your trip falls under one of these exemption categories or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.

The government lists countries by classification. 

If your country is not on the Dutch list of safe countries, and not on the list of very high risk countries, you can be exempted from the travel ban only by proof of full vaccination. 

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Travellers aged 13 or above from a country that is not considered safe are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement. If you are from a country considered high risk and you have proof of full vaccination, you do not need to present a negative Covid-19 test result. If you are from a very high risk country, the negative Covid-19 test is mandatory, regardless of your vaccination status. 

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA, or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to boarding. 

Additionally, if you are from a very high risk country, it is mandatory to quarantine for 10 days after arrival, also when you are fully vaccinated. You must be able to show a completed, printed and signed quarantine declaration. You may be fined if you do not have a quarantine declaration, or do not comply with the quarantine requirement. 

The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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).
Where possible, the Dutch government advises to avoid crowds and to travel outside peak hours if taking public transport.
As of 26 June 2021, wearing a face mask is no longer compulsory in indoor public spaces. The Dutch Government recommends you continue to wear a face mask in situations where you cannot maintain social distancing of at least 1.5metres. Face masks must be worn on public transport, in stations, on platforms and at bus, tram or metro stops if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask as directed, you may be fined €95. You must observe social distancing of at least 1.5 metres when on platforms and at stations.
For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, you must wear a face mask, unless you are the only passenger. If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear 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.
Children under the age of 13 are not required to wear a face mask.
*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: A full overview of measures is available on the Dutch government’s website.
As of 26 June 2021, most outdoor and indoor activities will be permitted again, as long as 1.5 metres social distancing is observed. For large-scale activities or activities where 1.5 metres social distancing cannot be maintained, venues might ask visitors for proof of a negative PCR test taken within the last 40 hours, proof of being fully vaccinated, or proof of recovery from COVID-19 in the last 6 months. See the Dutch Government’s website
for further information on these measures.
There will no longer be limits on group sizes indoors and outdoors, as long as 1.5metres social distancing is observed. Mandatory reservations, health checks and maximum capacity limits are in place for public venues, such as restaurants, cafes, museums, theatres, amusement parks and zoos.
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. The Dutch government continues to advise people to avoid busy places. If a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
Accommodation: Tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. See the Dutch government’s website for more information on tourist travel to the Netherlands.

Netherlands Latest News: Dutch government lifts entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers from non-EU countries; relaxed rules also apply to immunized EU travelers from high-risk countries (SVI, 01.07.2021).

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 “EU Traffic Light” map.

Countries are classified as: very high risk with variants of concern, very high risk, high risk, or safe. 

If you are coming from a country where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is low (a safe country) you do not need to show a negative test result when you travel to the Netherlands. You are also not required to self-quarantine when you arrive in the Netherlands.

If you are coming from a high risk country, you need to show a negative Covid-19 test, or proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery of Covid-19. 

If you are coming from a very high risk country, or a very high risk country with virus variants of concern, self-quarantine is mandatory, and you need to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test. Proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery does not exempt you from this.

If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train, coach or private transport from a very high-risk area, you are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test, even if you have had a coronavirus vaccination.

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to boarding.

Children under 13 years old are exempted.

A negative COVID-19 test result is not mandatory for travellers on a regional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on both sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.

When travelling from a country on the mandatory quarantine lists, you must have with you a completed, printed and signed quarantine declaration. Once you arrive in the Netherlands, you must self-quarantine for 10 days. If, on day 5, you test negative for coronavirus, your self-quarantine can be ended. You can make an appointment to get tested once you are in the Netherlands by calling 0800 1202. You may be fined if you do not have a quarantine declaration or if you do not comply with the mandatory quarantine requirement.

It doesn’t matter how you travel to the Netherlands. The mandatory quarantine requirement applies regardless of how travellers enter the country (by air, train, bus/coach or car).

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*Transit:

Do you wish to transit/transfer in the Netherlands or are you travelling by car or motorcycle and staying in the Netherlands for a short period of time (less than 12 hours)? Use this checklist.

*From Third Countries:

A European entry ban is in effect for some people, barring them from travelling to the European Union or the Schengen area. You may only travel to the Netherlands if the purpose of your trip falls under one of these exemption categories or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.

The government lists countries by classification. 

If your country is not on the Dutch list of safe countries, and not on the list of very high risk countries, you can be exempted from the travel ban only by proof of full vaccination. 

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Travellers aged 13 or above from a country that is not considered safe are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement. If you are from a country considered high risk and you have proof of full vaccination, you do not need to present a negative Covid-19 test result. If you are from a very high risk country, the negative Covid-19 test is mandatory, regardless of your vaccination status. 

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA, or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to boarding. 

Additionally, if you are from a very high risk country, it is mandatory to quarantine for 10 days after arrival, also when you are fully vaccinated. You must be able to show a completed, printed and signed quarantine declaration. You may be fined if you do not have a quarantine declaration, or do not comply with the quarantine requirement. 

The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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).
Where possible, the Dutch government advises to avoid crowds and to travel outside peak hours if taking public transport.
As of 26 June 2021, wearing a face mask is no longer compulsory in indoor public spaces. The Dutch Government recommends you continue to wear a face mask in situations where you cannot maintain social distancing of at least 1.5metres. Face masks must be worn on public transport, in stations, on platforms and at bus, tram or metro stops if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask as directed, you may be fined €95. You must observe social distancing of at least 1.5 metres when on platforms and at stations.
For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, you must wear a face mask, unless you are the only passenger. If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear 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.
Children under the age of 13 are not required to wear a face mask.
*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: A full overview of measures is available on the Dutch government’s website.
As of 26 June 2021, most outdoor and indoor activities will be permitted again, as long as 1.5 metres social distancing is observed. For large-scale activities or activities where 1.5 metres social distancing cannot be maintained, venues might ask visitors for proof of a negative PCR test taken within the last 40 hours, proof of being fully vaccinated, or proof of recovery from COVID-19 in the last 6 months. See the Dutch Government’s website
for further information on these measures.
There will no longer be limits on group sizes indoors and outdoors, as long as 1.5metres social distancing is observed. Mandatory reservations, health checks and maximum capacity limits are in place for public venues, such as restaurants, cafes, museums, theatres, amusement parks and zoos.
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. The Dutch government continues to advise people to avoid busy places. If a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
Accommodation: Tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. See the Dutch government’s website for more information on tourist travel to the Netherlands.

Netherlands Latest News:

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 “EU Traffic Light” map.

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

If you are coming from a country where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is low (a safe country) you do not need to show a negative test result when you travel to the Netherlands. You are also not required to self-quarantine when you arrive in the Netherlands.

Countries that are not on the list of safe countries are considered high-risk areas.

If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train, coach or private transport from a high-risk area, you are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test, even if you have had a coronavirus vaccination.

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to boarding.

Children under 13 years old are exempted.

A negative COVID-19 test result is not mandatory for travellers on a regional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on both sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.

Additionally, when travelling from a country on the mandatory quarantine list, you must have with you a completed, printed and signed quarantine declaration. Once you arrive in the Netherlands, you must self-quarantine for 10 days. If, on day 5, you test negative for coronavirus, your self-quarantine can be ended. You can make an appointment to get tested once you are in the Netherlands by calling 0800 1202. You may be fined if you do not have a quarantine declaration or if you do not comply with the mandatory quarantine requirement.

It doesn’t matter how you travel to the Netherlands. The mandatory quarantine requirement applies regardless of how travellers enter the country (by air, train, bus/coach or car).

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*Transit:

Do you wish to transit/transfer in the Netherlands or are you travelling by car or motorcycle and staying in the Netherlands for a short period of time (less than 12 hours)? Use this checklist.

*From Third Countries:

A European entry ban is in effect for some people, barring them from travelling to the European Union or the Schengen area. You may only travel to the Netherlands if the purpose of your trip falls under one of these exemption categories or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.

Dutch nationals are always permitted return to the Netherlands.

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Travellers aged 13 or above from a high-risk country are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement.

Accepted tests are PCR (taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure) and rapid antigen test (taken no more than 24 hours prior to departure).

After arrival, travellers must self-quarantine for 10 days. The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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).
Where possible, the Dutch government advises to avoid crowds and to travel outside peak hours if taking public transport.
As of 26 June 2021, wearing a face mask is no longer compulsory in indoor public spaces. The Dutch Government recommends you continue to wear a face mask in situations where you cannot maintain social distancing of at least 1.5metres. Face masks must be worn on public transport, in stations, on platforms and at bus, tram or metro stops if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask as directed, you may be fined €95. You must observe social distancing of at least 1.5 metres when on platforms and at stations.
For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, you must wear a face mask, unless you are the only passenger. If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear 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.
Children under the age of 13 are not required to wear a face mask.
*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: A full overview of measures is available on the Dutch government’s website.
As of 26 June 2021, most outdoor and indoor activities will be permitted again, as long as 1.5 metres social distancing is observed. For large-scale activities or activities where 1.5 metres social distancing cannot be maintained, venues might ask visitors for proof of a negative PCR test taken within the last 40 hours, proof of being fully vaccinated, or proof of recovery from COVID-19 in the last 6 months. See the Dutch Government’s website
for further information on these measures.
There will no longer be limits on group sizes indoors and outdoors, as long as 1.5metres social distancing is observed. Mandatory reservations, health checks and maximum capacity limits are in place for public venues, such as restaurants, cafes, museums, theatres, amusement parks and zoos.
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. The Dutch government continues to advise people to avoid busy places. If a gathering poses a safety or public health risk, enforcement officers can take action.
Accommodation: Tourists are not obliged to reserve their holiday accommodation before travelling to the Netherlands. See the Dutch government’s website for more information on tourist travel to the Netherlands.

Netherlands All travellers from the United States, Albania, Lebanon, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Taiwan can travel to the Netherlands completely restriction-free, including tourists, starting from June 24.

The decision has been announced by the Dutch Government, upon a recommendation of the Council of the EU to add these countries to the EU’s list of epidemiologically safe third-countries, the residents of which should be permitted to enter the EU countries for non-essential purposes

“If you live in a safe country, you may travel to the Netherlands. The EU travel ban does not apply to you. It does not matter what your nationality or the purpose of your trip is. Countries that are not on the list of safe countries are considered high-risk areas,” the Dutch government explains.

Thus, starting from Thursday, June 24, the residents of the following third countries can travel to the Netherlands for all kinds of purposes:

Albania (from June 24 onwards)
Australia
China (mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) – only if China lifts entry restrictions on European travellers.
Israel
Japan
Lebanon (from June 24 onwards)
New Zealand
North Macedonia (from June 24 onwards)
Rwanda
Serbia (from June 24 onwards)
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan (from June 24 onwards)
Thailand
United States (from June 24 onwards)
Travellers from these countries can enter completely restriction-free, as they are not requested to present any type of COVID-19 test, vaccination certificates, or undergo quarantine.

“If you are coming from a country where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is low (a safe country), you do not need to show a negative test result when you travel to the Netherlands. You are also not required to self-quarantine when you arrive in the Netherlands,” the government confirms.

However, those reaching a country by air will have to fill in a health declaration, which some of the airlines permit to be digitally completed when the traveller checks in.

Third countries outside of the list above are categorized either in the high-risk or very high-risk list. Currently in the very high-risk list are the following:

Argentina
Bahrain
Bangladesh (from June 15 onwards)
Bolivia
Brazil
Cabo Verde
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
French Guiana
Guyana
India
Maldives
Myanmar (from June 15 onwards)
Nepal (from June 15 onwards)
Pakistan (from June 15 onwards)
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Seychelles
South Africa
Suriname
United Kingdom (from June 15 onwards)
Uruguay
Venezuela
Arrivals from these countries can enter the Netherlands only if they are Dutch nationals or are travelling to the country for an absolutely essential purpose.

They will have to self-quarantine, even if they have been vaccinated against the virus. The requirement of negative COVID-19 test result applies to arrivals from these countries aged 13 and over. The health declaration is a must for those reaching the Netherlands by air.

The rest of the world countries fall under the high-risk list. Only those travelling to the Netherlands for essential purposes can enter the country. A negative COVID-19 test result is mandatory for all those aged 13 and older. A ten-day quarantine period is also obligatory, though it can be ended on the fifth day with a second COVID-19 test. A health declaration is also required for these travellers.

Netherlands 1. Passengers are not allowed to enter. This does not apply to: – nationals and residents of the Netherlands; – nationals of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican City (Holy See); – passengers arriving from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland; – passengers with a long-term residence permit issued by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain or Sweden; –
family members of a national of an EEA Member State or Switzerland; more details can be found at https://tinyurl.com/j5ycrntc; – residents of Australia, Israel, Japan, Korea
(Rep.), New Zealand, Rwanda, San Marino, Singapore, Thailand, Uruguay and Vatican City (Holy See); – passengers with a consular, diplomatic, official, service or special passports
traveling on duty; – passengers with a Schengen visa issued after 19 March 2020 traveling through the Netherlands to another Schengen Member State; – merchant seamen; – military
personnel; – students with a proof of admission to a course of study; – partners with a completed “Declaration of relationship for COVID-19 entry ban exemption” form, a return
onward ticket and proof that they have been in a relationship for at least 3 months with a resident of the Netherlands who is a national of an EEA Member State or Switzerland. As
well as accompanying children of the partner who are younger than 18 years. More details can be found at https://tinyurl.com/25s9p98h .

2. Passengers are not allowed to transit through the Netherlands to Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or Vatican City (Holy See) as final destination. This does not apply to: – nationals and residents of the Netherlands; – nationals of Andorra, Austria,
Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican City (Holy See); – British nationals; –
passengers arriving from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland; – passengers with a long-term residence permit
issued by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or the United Kingdom; – nationals of Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas,
Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Kiribati, Korea
(Rep.), Malaysia, Marshall Isl., Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States), Montenegro, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia (Rep.), Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Samoa,
San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Isl., St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, USA, United Arab
Emirates, Uruguay, Vanuatu and Venezuela with a note verbale that the country of destination is allowing them to enter; – family members of a national of an EEA Member State or
Switzerland; more details can be found at https://tinyurl.com/j5ycrntc; – passengers with a long-term “D” visa issued by Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or
Switzerland; – residents of Australia, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep.), New Zealand, Rwanda, San Marino, Singapore, Thailand, Uruguay and Vatican City (Holy See); – passengers with a
consular, diplomatic, official, service or special passports traveling on duty; – passengers with a visa issued on or after 19 March 2020 by the country of final destination; –
merchant seamen; – military personnel.

3. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. Tests accepted are: LAMP, MPOCT, NAAT, PCR, RT-PCR and TMA. This does not apply to: –
passengers younger than 13 years; – passengers with a diplomatic passport; – merchant seamen; – passengers with a NATO Travel Order or a NATO-2 visa; – passengers with: – a
positive COVID-19 NAAT test result taken at least 2 weeks and at most 8 weeks before arrival; and – a positive COVID-19 NAAT test result taken at most 72 hours before arrival; and
– a negative COVID-19 rapid test result taken at most 24 hours before boarding the flight of the first embarkation point; – passengers with: – a positive COVID-19 NAAT test result
taken at least 2 weeks and at most 8 weeks before arrival; and – a positive COVID-19 NAAT test result taken at most 72 hours before arrival; and – a medical certificate specifying
that the passenger is not COVID-19 contagious issued at most 72 hours before departure. – passengers arriving from Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba,
Bulgaria, China (People’s Rep.), Curacao, Czechia, Finland, France (Corsica Island), Germany, Greece (the regions of Ionian Islands and North Aegean), Hong Kong (SAR China),
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino,
Singapore, Slovakia, Spain (the Balearic and Canary Islands), St. Maarten, Switzerland, Thailand or Vatican City (Holy See); – passengers arriving from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil,
Chile, Colombia, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay or Venezuela.

4. Passengers arriving from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname,
Uruguay or Venezuela must have: – a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 24 hours before boarding the flight of the first embarkation point. Tests accepted are: LAMP, MPOCT, NAAT,
PCR, RT-PCR and TMA; or – a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken at most 24 hours before boarding the flight of the first embarkation point, and – a negative COVID-19 test
taken at most 72 hours before arrival. Tests accepted are: LAMP, MPOCT, NAAT, PCR, RT-PCR and TMA. This does not apply to: – passengers younger than 13 years; – passengers with a
diplomatic passport; – merchant seamen; – passengers with a NATO Travel Order or a NATO-2 visa; – passengers with: – a positive COVID-19 NAAT test result taken at least 2 weeks and
at most 8 weeks before arrival; and – a positive COVID-19 NAAT test result taken at most 72 hours before arrival; and – a negative COVID-19 rapid test result taken at most 24 hours
before boarding the flight of the first embarkation point; – passengers with: – a positive COVID-19 NAAT test result taken at least 2 weeks and at most 8 weeks before arrival; and
– a positive COVID-19 NAAT test result taken at most 72 hours before arrival; and – a medical certificate specifying that the passenger is not COVID-19 contagious issued at most 72
hours before departure.

5. A completed “Health Declaration Form” must be presented prior to boarding. The form can be found at https://tinyurl.com/ybtmdgja – This does not apply to passengers younger
than 13 years.

6. Passengers could be subject to self-quarantine for 10 days. A list of quarantine exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/3zvzaz3b

Netherlands Changes from June 1:

Negative NAAT(PCR) test result also mandatory for travelers with a car or motorcycle unless the travelers have been in the Netherlands for less than 12 hours .
Transfer passengers except for the mandatory tests
Rapid test only mandatory for travelers from countries with a worrying virus variant
AND

Negative COVID-19 test result: rules when switching

As a traveler, you must be able to show a negative COVID-19 test result before traveling or returning to the Netherlands. The rules for switching differ per situation.

You start your journey in a safe country and you have a transfer in a high-risk area

If you stayed at the airport, you do not need a negative COVID-19 test result.
If you leave the airport during the transfer, this counts as a new journey. In that case, the obligation applies to the negative COVID-19 test result .
You start your journey in a high-risk area and you have a transfer in a non-high-risk area

The rules for the negative COVID-19 test result from a high-risk area also apply to you.
You present a negative NAAT(PCR) test result of up to 72 hours old upon boarding;
The test result remains valid during the transfer and possible delay.
You start your journey in a high-risk area and you have a transfer in the Netherlands

You do not need to be able to show a negative NAAT(PCR) test result or rapid test result upon arrival in the Netherlands.
A transfer is understood to mean: traveling on directly, within a few hours, but no later than 1 day, without leaving the transfer point.

Netherlands Latest News: Dutch government removes entry restrictions for several countries (Schengen Visa Info, 18.05.2021).

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.

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train or coach from a high-risk area, you are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding.

Alternatively, you can present both a negative NAAT (PCR) test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. The rapid test must meet certain requirements

Children aged 12 and under are exempted.

A negative COVID-19 test result is not mandatory if you are travelling to the Netherlands by car. The same applies to travellers on a regional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on both sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 5 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are aged 13 or above and you are travelling from a high-risk country, you must provide proof that you have tested negative for COVID-19. You can do this by presenting a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding. Alternatively, you can present both a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Is a quarantine required?

You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5 after arrival.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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 avoid crowds and to travel outside peak hours if taking public transport where possible. 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 onboard trains. If you don’t have a mask you may be refused travel on Eurostar services.
*Public Spaces and Services: A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available online. The evening curfew has been lifted, outdoor dining at restaurants and cafés is permitted between 6am and 8pm, and non-essential shops are now open without the need to make a prior appointment. The Dutch government continues to advise people to avoid busy places. Zoos, amusement parks and other outdoor public spaces will be open as of 19 May 2021, with restrictions. Libraries and gyms will also reopen as of 19 May. Most other indoor public spaces such as museums, cinemas and theatres remain closed until further notice. More details 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.
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 room service is unavailable and meals can only be served outdoors between 6am and 8pm if the hotel restaurant has an outdoor seating area.

Netherlands Latest News: Dutch government imposes ban on flights from India until at least 1 May because of rise in COVID-19 cases (Schengen Visa Info, 29.04.2021). Dutch government to ban passenger flights from India from 26 April until 1 May (Live Mint, 26.04.2021). Night-time curfew and other COVID-19 restrictions will remain until at least 28 April (Reuters, 11.04.2021).

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.

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train or coach from a high-risk area, you are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding.

Alternatively, you can present both a negative NAAT (PCR) test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. The rapid test must meet certain requirements

Children aged 12 and under are exempted.

A negative COVID-19 test result is not mandatory if you are travelling to the Netherlands by car. The same applies to travellers on a regional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on both sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 5 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are aged 13 or above and you are travelling from a high-risk country, you must provide proof that you have tested negative for COVID-19. You can do this by presenting a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding. Alternatively, you can present both a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Is a quarantine required?

You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5 after arrival.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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). On 28 April the government lifted a number of lockdown measures including the evening curfew.
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. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available online.
On 28 April 2021, the Dutch government introduced a number of relaxations to the lockdown measures. The evening curfew has been lifted, outdoor dining at restaurants and cafés is permitted between noon and 6pm, and non-essential shops are now open without the need to make a prior appointment. The Dutch government continues to advise people to avoid busy places. Gyms, museums, cinemas, zoos, amusement parks and other public spaces remain closed until further notice. More details 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 15 May 2021 (inclusive). 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: Dutch government imposes ban on flights from India until at least 1 May because of rise in COVID-19 cases (Schengen Visa Info, 29.04.2021). Dutch government to ban passenger flights from India from 26 April until 1 May (Live Mint, 26.04.2021). Night-time curfew and other COVID-19 restrictions will remain until at least 28 April (Reuters, 11.04.2021).

International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:

At present, most people cannot travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exceptions. This applies to citizens of all countries, including citizens from the EU/EEA and Nordic citizens. This includes:

• Tourists
• Family members not listed under the Exceptions: close family members section
• boyfriend/girlfriend or fiancé;
• EU/EEA citizens (including Nordic citizens) who are going to work or study in Norway, and who do not belong to any of the exceptions listed below
• persons who have been granted a residence permit to work or study in Norway and who are not already resident here
• business travelers
• foreigners who have been granted a Schengen visa, but who do not belong to any of the exceptions below
• persons who have leisure property in Norway, but are not resident here

List of exceptions (UDI.no)

The testing, travel registration, quarantine, and quarantine hotel requirements will remain in force for travellers who are exempt from the entry restrictions.

Vaccination does not currently affect quarantine requirements or test recommendations.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers (including those who are resident in Norway) allowed to enter Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high-risk areas must complete a 10-day quarantine in a designated hotel. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during the quarantine period, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required.

The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second PCR test no less than 7 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

Entry quarantine upon arrival in Norway from red countries/regions

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers from high-risk areas are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test. Approved test methods are PCR or rapid antigen test.
The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to arrival. For people arriving by plane, 24 hours apply before the scheduled departure time of the first flight.

The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway.

This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes.

The requirement does not apply to people who can document with an approved laboratory method that they have undergone COVID-19 during the last six months.

Test upon arrival: Anyone who has stayed in an area with a quarantine duty during the last 10 days before arrival has a duty to be tested at the border crossing point upon arrival in Norway. The test must be either PCR or rapid antigen test. In the case of a positive rapid antigen test, the person must take a PCR test within 24 hours of arrival.

Additional Travel Documentation

Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens.

After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival.

Find out more:
Travel advice – helsenorge.no
International Travel rules
Entry rules
https://www.fhi.no/en/

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*Transit:

Transit is possible for citizens of EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries.
For updated information on countries and measures you can visit the page on the infection control advice for travel and entry quarantine

*From Third Countries:

At present, most people cannot travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exceptions. This applies to citizens of all countries, including citizens from the EU/EEA and Nordic citizens. This includes:

• Tourists
• Family members not listed under the Exceptions: close family members section
• boyfriend/girlfriend or fiancé;
• EU/EEA citizens (including Nordic citizens) who are going to work or study in Norway, and who do not belong to any of the exceptions listed below
• persons who have been granted a residence permit to work or study in Norway and who are not already resident here
• business travelers
• foreigners who have been granted a Schengen visa, but who do not belong to any of the exceptions below
• persons who have leisure property in Norway, but are not resident here

Some of the exceptions:

• foreigners residing in Norway
• foreigners who have been granted a family immigration permit
• foreigners who will visit or live with close family members in Norway
• spouse or registered partner
• foreigners who are going to have scheduled contact with their children
• journalists and other personnel on behalf of a foreign media institution
• foreigners who are going to stopover at an airport in Norway (both in international airport transit and within Schengen)

Complete list of exceptions (UDI.no)

The testing, travel registration, quarantine, and quarantine hotel requirements will remain in force for travellers who are exempt from the entry restrictions.

Vaccination does not currently affect quarantine requirements or test recommendations.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers allowed to enter Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high-risk areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway, as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during the quarantine period, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required.

Map with risk classification

Is a coronavirus test required?

Travellers coming from high-risk areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 24 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes.

If you have visited an area that triggers quarantine duty during the last 10 days, you are required to take a test for the coronavirus upon arrival to Norway.

The test must be taken at the airport or when crossing the border.

Travellers from Great Britain, South Africa or Brazil are subject to specific rules for testing.

Additional Travel Documentation

Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens.

After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival.

Find out more:
Travel advice – helsenorge.no
Entry rules
https://www.fhi.no/en/

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in the Netherlands: The latest information on Dutch domestic coronavirus measures can be found on the Dutch government website (in English). On 28 April the government lifted a number of lockdown measures including the evening curfew.
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. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available online.
On 28 April 2021, the Dutch government introduced a number of relaxations to the lockdown measures. The evening curfew has been lifted, outdoor dining at restaurants and cafés is permitted between noon and 6pm, and non-essential shops are now open without the need to make a prior appointment. The Dutch government continues to advise people to avoid busy places. Gyms, museums, cinemas, zoos, amusement parks and other public spaces remain closed until further notice. More details 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 15 May 2021 (inclusive). 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: Dutch government imposes ban on flights from India until at least 1 May because of rise in COVID-19 cases (Schengen Visa Info, 29.04.2021). Dutch government to ban passenger flights from India from 26 April until 1 May (Live Mint, 26.04.2021). Night-time curfew and other COVID-19 restrictions will remain until at least 28 April (Reuters, 11.04.2021).

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.

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train or coach from a high-risk area, you are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding.

Alternatively, you can present both a negative NAAT (PCR) test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. The rapid test must meet certain requirements

Children aged 12 and under are exempted.

A negative COVID-19 test result is not mandatory if you are travelling to the Netherlands by car. The same applies to travellers on a regional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on both sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 5 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are aged 13 or above and you are travelling from a high-risk country, you must provide proof that you have tested negative for COVID-19. You can do this by presenting a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding. Alternatively, you can present both a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Is a quarantine required?

You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5 after arrival.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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). On 28 April the government lifted a number of lockdown measures including the evening curfew.
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. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available online.
On 28 April 2021, the Dutch government introduced a number of relaxations to the lockdown measures. The evening curfew has been lifted, outdoor dining at restaurants and cafés is permitted between noon and 6pm, and non-essential shops are now open without the need to make a prior appointment. The Dutch government continues to advise people to avoid busy places. Gyms, museums, cinemas, zoos, amusement parks and other public spaces remain closed until further notice. More details 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 15 May 2021 (inclusive). 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: Dutch government imposes ban on flights from India until at least 1 May because of rise in COVID-19 cases (Schengen Visa Info, 29.04.2021). Dutch government to ban passenger flights from India from 26 April until 1 May (Live Mint, 26.04.2021). Night-time curfew and other COVID-19 restrictions will remain until at least 28 April (Reuters, 11.04.2021).

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.

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train or coach from a high-risk area, you are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding.

Alternatively, you can present both a negative NAAT (PCR) test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. The rapid test must meet certain requirements

Children aged 12 and under are exempted.

A negative COVID-19 test result is not mandatory if you are travelling to the Netherlands by car. The same applies to travellers on a regional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on both sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 5 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are aged 13 or above and you are travelling from a high-risk country, you must provide proof that you have tested negative for COVID-19. You can do this by presenting a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding. Alternatively, you can present both a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Is a quarantine required?

You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5 after arrival.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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). On 28 April the government lifted a number of lockdown measures including the evening curfew.
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. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available online.
On 28 April 2021, the Dutch government introduced a number of relaxations to the lockdown measures. The evening curfew has been lifted, outdoor dining at restaurants and cafés is permitted between noon and 6pm, and non-essential shops are now open without the need to make a prior appointment. The Dutch government continues to advise people to avoid busy places. Gyms, museums, cinemas, zoos, amusement parks and other public spaces remain closed until further notice. More details 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 15 May 2021 (inclusive). 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: Dutch government to ban passenger flights from India from 26 April until 1 May (Live Mint, 26.04.2021). Night-time curfew and other COVID-19 restrictions will remain until at least 28 April (Reuters, 11.04.2021).

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.

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train or coach from a high-risk area, you are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding.

Alternatively, you can present both a negative NAAT (PCR) test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. The rapid test must meet certain requirements

Children aged 12 and under are exempted.

A negative COVID-19 test result is not mandatory if you are travelling to the Netherlands by car. The same applies to travellers on a regional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on both sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 5 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are aged 13 or above and you are travelling from a high-risk country, you must provide proof that you have tested negative for COVID-19. You can do this by presenting a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding. Alternatively, you can present both a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Is a quarantine required?

You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5 after arrival.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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). On 28 April the government lifted a number of lockdown measures including the evening curfew.
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. A full overview of the current Dutch measures is available online.
On 28 April 2021, the Dutch government introduced a number of relaxations to the lockdown measures. The evening curfew has been lifted, outdoor dining at restaurants and cafés is permitted between noon and 6pm, and non-essential shops are now open without the need to make a prior appointment. The Dutch government continues to advise people to avoid busy places. Gyms, museums, cinemas, zoos, amusement parks and other public spaces remain closed until further notice. More details 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 15 May 2021 (inclusive). 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: Dutch government to ban passenger flights from India from 26 April until 1 May (Live Mint, 26.04.2021). Night-time curfew and other COVID-19 restrictions will remain until at least 28 April (Reuters, 11.04.2021).

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.

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train or coach from a high-risk area, you are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding.

Alternatively, you can present both a negative NAAT (PCR) test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. The rapid test must meet certain requirements

Children aged 12 and under are exempted.

A negative COVID-19 test result is not mandatory if you are travelling to the Netherlands by car. The same applies to travellers on a regional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on both sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 5 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are aged 13 or above and you are travelling from a high-risk country, you must provide proof that you have tested negative for COVID-19. You can do this by presenting a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding. Alternatively, you can present both a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Is a quarantine required?

You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5 after arrival.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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 10pm and 4:30am 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 15 May 2021 (inclusive). 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: Dutch government to ban passenger flights from India from 26 April until 1 May (Live Mint, 26.04.2021). Night-time curfew and other COVID-19 restrictions will remain until at least 28 April (Reuters, 11.04.2021).

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.

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train or coach from a high-risk area, you are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding.

Alternatively, you can present both a negative NAAT (PCR) test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. The rapid test must meet certain requirements

Children aged 12 and under are exempted.

A negative COVID-19 test result is not mandatory if you are travelling to the Netherlands by car. The same applies to travellers on a regional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on both sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 5 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are aged 13 or above and you are travelling from a high-risk country, you must provide proof that you have tested negative for COVID-19. You can do this by presenting a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding. Alternatively, you can present both a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Is a quarantine required?

You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5 after arrival.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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 10pm and 4:30am 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 15 May 2021 (inclusive). 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-time curfew and other COVID-19 restrictions will remain until at least 28 April (Reuters, 11.04.2021).

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.

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train or coach from a high-risk area, you are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA or mPOCT).

The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding.

Alternatively, you can present both a negative NAAT (PCR) test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. The rapid test must meet certain requirements

Children aged 12 and under are exempted.

A negative COVID-19 test result is not mandatory if you are travelling to the Netherlands by car. The same applies to travellers on a regional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on both sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 5 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are aged 13 or above and you are travelling from a high-risk country, you must provide proof that you have tested negative for COVID-19. You can do this by presenting a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding. Alternatively, you can present both a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Is a quarantine required?

You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5 after arrival.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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 10pm and 4:30am 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 15 May 2021 (inclusive). 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-time curfew and other COVID-19 restrictions will remain until at least 28 April (Reuters, 11.04.2021).

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.

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers from high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding. Alternatively, if the PCR test is taken within 72 hours prior to boarding, a second test (rapid antigen test) must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding.

Children aged 12 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 5 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are aged 13 or above and you are travelling from a high-risk country, you must provide proof that you have tested negative for COVID-19. You can do this by presenting a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding. Alternatively, you can present both a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Is a quarantine required?

You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5 after arrival.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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 10pm and 4:30am 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 15 May 2021 (inclusive). 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: COVID-19 restrictions extended until 20 April; curfew will begin an hour later (NL Times, 31.03.2021).

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.

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers from high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding. Alternatively, if the PCR test is taken within 72 hours prior to boarding, a second test (rapid antigen test) must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding.

Children aged 12 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 5 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are aged 13 or above and you are travelling from a high-risk country, you must provide proof that you have tested negative for COVID-19. You can do this by presenting a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding. Alternatively, you can present both a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Is a quarantine required?

You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5 after arrival.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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 10pm and 4:30am 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 15 May 2021 (inclusive). 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 20 April, recommends against travel abroad until 15 May (Reuters, 23.03.2021). COVID-19 lockdown extended until 31 March; people advised to avoid all but unavoidable foreign travel until 15 April (ABCNews, 09.03.2021). 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).

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.

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers from high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding. Alternatively, if the PCR test is taken within 72 hours prior to boarding, a second test (rapid antigen test) must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding.

Children aged 12 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 5 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

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*Transit: If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:
If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you. If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover. If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

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 10pm and 4:30am 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 15 May 2021 (inclusive). 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 20 April, recommends against travel abroad until 15 May (Reuters, 23.03.2021). COVID-19 lockdown extended until 31 March; people advised to avoid all but unavoidable foreign travel until 15 April (ABCNews, 09.03.2021). 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).

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.

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers from high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding. Alternatively, if the PCR test is taken within 72 hours prior to boarding, a second test (rapid antigen test) must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding.

Children aged 12 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 5 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are aged 13 or above and you are travelling from a high-risk country, you must provide proof that you have tested negative for COVID-19. You can do this by presenting a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding. Alternatively, you can present both a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

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 9pm and 4:30am 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 15 April 2021 (inclusive). 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 20 April, recommends against travel abroad until 15 May (Reuters, 23.03.2021). COVID-19 lockdown extended until 31 March; people advised to avoid all but unavoidable foreign travel until 15 April (ABCNews, 09.03.2021). 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).

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.

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers from high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding. Alternatively, if the PCR test is taken within 72 hours prior to boarding, a second test (rapid antigen test) must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding.

Children aged 12 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 5 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are aged 13 or above and you are travelling from a high-risk country, you must provide proof that you have tested negative for COVID-19. You can do this by presenting a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding. Alternatively, you can present both a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Is a quarantine required?

You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5 after arrival.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

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 9pm and 4:30am 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 15 April 2021 (inclusive). 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 20 April, recommends against travel abroad until 15 May (Reuters, 23.03.2021). COVID-19 lockdown extended until 31 March; people advised to avoid all but unavoidable foreign travel until 15 April (ABCNews, 09.03.2021). 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).

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.

For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

Is a coronavirus test required?

If you are aged 13 or above and you are travelling from a high-risk country, you must provide proof that you have tested negative for COVID-19. You can do this by presenting a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding. Alternatively, you can present both a negative PCR test result based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.

Is a quarantine required?

You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed on day 5 after arrival.

You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.

Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine, for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from low-risk countries.

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.

Find out more:
Dutch government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworldwide.nl

Contact point:
Contact form

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or if your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.

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 9pm and 4:30am 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 15 April 2021 (inclusive). 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 The Netherlands’ government has decided to extend the advice against travelling abroad for its citizens, until May 15, after taking into account the current infection rate of the Coronavirus in foreign countries.

The decision is an additional preventive measure imposed by the Dutch government to avoid travelling during the Easter holidays, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

In addition, the country’s administration has also decided to extend its restrictive measures after a rise in the number of COVID-19 infections.

“The number of coronavirus infections is still increasing, as is the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units (ICUs). The third wave is becoming apparent, so the measures currently in place are going to be extended,” the statement published by the country’s government has pointed out.

Yet, the Dutch government‘s decision to extend Coronavirus lockdown by three weeks has been considered disappointing by the country’s Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

“I understand the impatience, and we see unrest in society, but at the same time, locally, I see the huge efforts from mayors to maintain the peace. It is important for us all, and it is a responsibility for us all. We have to do this together,” he pointed out.

The Netherlands’ government will announce its further steps and decisions, which may come into effect after April 20. Such an announcement will be revealed during a press conference that is set to be held on April 13.

Netherlands Latest News: COVID-19 lockdown extended until 31 March; people advised to avoid all but unavoidable foreign travel until 15 April (ABCNews, 09.03.2021). 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).

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) that travel to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train, or coach 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. 
• If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft or ship from a high-risk country, you must take a rapid test that meets certain requirements shortly before departure, unless you can present a negative NAAT test result, based on a sample collected no more than 12 hours before boarding.

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. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey. 

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

Measures are expected to change from 16 March onwards. 

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

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or when your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentinia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. 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 (by aircraft, ship, train and coach).  
• If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft or ship 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.

Measures are expected to change from 16 March onwards. 

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 9pm and 4:30am 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 15 April 2021 (inclusive). 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: COVID-19 lockdown extended until 31 March; people advised to avoid all but unavoidable foreign travel until 15 April (ABCNews, 09.03.2021). 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).

International Restrictions:
*From within the EU: Travelling from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country is not allowed, subject to the conditions specified hereafter. 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) that travel to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train, or coach 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.
• If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft or ship from a high-risk country, you must take a rapid test that meets certain requirements shortly before departure, unless you can present a negative NAAT test result, based on a sample collected no more than 12 hours before boarding.
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. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey.
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: Measures are expected to change from 16 March onwards. 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

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or when your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area. There is a ban on flights from Argentinia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. 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 (by aircraft, ship, train and coach).

• If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft or ship 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.
Measures are expected to change from 16 March onwards. For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).

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 9pm and 4:30am 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 15 April 2021 (inclusive). 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 Negative tests mandatory for passengers departing from high-risk areas
If you are travelling to the Netherlands, you need to show a negative COVID-19 test result if you’re departing from a high-risk country. This is any country that’s not on the EU list of safe countries .

If you are travelling from a high-risk country, you have 2 options.

Option 1
You have to show 1 test result:

a negative COVID-19 NAAT (PCR) test result that was taken within 24 hours before boarding your flight to the Netherlands.
Option 2
You have to show 2 test results:

a negative COVID-19 NAAT (PCR) test result that was taken within 72 hours before your arrival in the Netherlands.
a negative COVID-19 rapid test result that was taken within 24 hours before boarding your flight to the Netherlands.
If you have a transfer in Amsterdam, you only need 1 NAAT (PCR) test result that’s issued within 72 hours before arrival in Amsterdam.

The digital or hard-copy negative test result must be in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or Dutch. You can view the COVID-19 NAAT or rapid test locations per country.

Read more about the COVID-19 NAAT (PCR, mPOCT, NAAT, RT PCR, RT LAMP and TMA) tests and rapid tests on the website of the Dutch government.

If you’re departing from outside the EU or Schengen area, you also need to show a printed and signed negative test declaration.

The negative NAAT (PCR) test result
Your NAAT test result should be in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or Dutch. Make sure your COVID-19 NAAT test document includes the following:

Type of test: this must be a NAAT test and must be for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19.
Your test result: the test result must be negative.
Your first and last name, as stated in your passport.
Date and time the test was conducted: this must have been no more than 72 hours before arrival in The Netherlands.
Name and contact information of the institute or laboratory that conducted the test.

https://www.klm.com/travel/ua_en/prepare_for_travel/up_to_date/flight_update/index.htm

Netherlands Latest News: COVID-19 lockdown extended until 31 March; people advised to avoid all but unavoidable foreign travel until 15 April (ABCNews, 09.03.2021). 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).

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) that travel to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, train, or coach 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. 
• If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft or ship from a high-risk country, you must take a rapid test that meets certain requirements shortly before departure, unless you can present a negative NAAT test result, based on a sample collected no more than 12 hours before boarding.

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. To prepare for your journey you can do the Quarantine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take before and after your journey. 

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

Measures are expected to change from 16 March onwards. 

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

*Transit:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 or when your country is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.  

There is a ban on flights from Argentinia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. 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 (by aircraft, ship, train and coach).  
• If you are travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft or ship 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.

Measures are expected to change from 16 March onwards. 

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 9pm and 4:30am 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 15 April 2021 (inclusive). 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: COVID-19 lockdown extended until 31 March; people advised to avoid all but unavoidable foreign travel until 15 April (ABCNews, 09.03.2021). 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).

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:

If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another country, the rules are as follows:

If you start your journey in a safe country and change planes in a high-risk country without leaving the airport, you are not required to present a negative test result. If you leave the airport, however, the negative test result requirement does apply to you.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in another country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains valid during the layover.

If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in the Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardless of whether you leave the airport.

*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 Argentinia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.. 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 9pm and 4:30am 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 15 April 2021 (inclusive). 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: COVID-19 lockdown extended until 31 March; people advised to avoid all but unavoidable foreign travel until 15 April (ABCNews, 09.03.2021) 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).

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 Argentinia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, the United Kingdom, and Venezuela.. 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 9pm and 4:30am 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 15 April 2021 (inclusive). 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: Dutch government will lift ban on passenger flights, ferries from U.K. on 9 March (Reuters, 08.03.2021 ). 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 (Reuters, 18.02.2021). Train services will be reduced to minimum level on 7 February as stay-at-home order is issued (Reuters, 06.02.2021). Prime minister proposes flight ban for South Africa and South American countries 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 Argentinia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, the United Kingdom, and Venezuela.. 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: 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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*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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*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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*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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*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.