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COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted in the Netherlands,&= nbsp;except for travellers coming from China. They = must have a negative COVID-19 test result (antigen test or molecular test = =E2=80=94 PCR/Nucleic acid amplification test) taken within the 48 hours pr= ior to departure, before they can board the plane to the Netherlands. They = are required to present the COVID-19 test certificate upon arrival.
Exemptions:
Please check Travelling to the Netherlands from abroad= to see the detailed list of exemptions.
The COVID-19 test certificate must contain the following information:&nb= sp;
Travellers will receive a free COVID-19 self-test and information about = its use at the Schiphol airport. It is advised that they perform a self-tes= t as soon as possible and go into isolation in case the result is positive.=
Learn more:
Visitors from China
Travelling to =
the Netherlands
COVID-19 information=
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15.07.2022
COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted in the Netherlands. Provid= ing proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result = is not required.
Learn more:
Travelling to the Netherlands
COVID-19 information
An overview of entry rules depending on the country of departure is avai= lable on reizentijdenscorona.nl= . There is a travel ban for most non-EU and non-Schengen countries.
Travellers must provide one of the following documents:
A list of exemptions for certain categories of travellers is available o= n the webpage Entering the Netherlands from non-EU countries.
Learn more:
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COVID Certificates: frequent problems and solutions
Transit and short stays in the Netherlands are allowed for:
Learn more:
Checklist for transit or short stay in the Net= herlands
+31 800-1351
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21.04.2022
COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted. Traveler= s do not need to fill in any form, nor to provide proof of vaccination, rec= overy from COVID-19 or a negative test result.
Travellers entering the Netherlands are not subject to further testing/q= uarantine if they provide one of the following documents:
Learn more:
Rules for entering the Netherlands
EU entry ban for travellers from non-EU countries<= /a>
COVI= D Certificates: frequent problems and solutions
PARTIALL= Y
Transit and short stays in the Netherlands are allowed in the following = cases:
Learn more:
Checklist for transit or short stay in the Net= herlands
In the Netherlands, providing proof of full vaccination, recovery from C= OVID-19 or a negative test result is not required= to access public spaces.
Learn more:
Rules for entering the Netherlands
It is mandatory to wear a face mask in all areas inside airports and on = planes. Wearing facemasks in busy places is recommended.
There are no longer restrictions on the number of people at gatherings a= nd events.
It is mandatory to wear a face mask in and around public transport, in a= ll areas inside airports and on planes.
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For further details, please visit: Health protocols for tourism services and tourists
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Document checklist:
Travellers must provide all the following documents: = p>
Entry rules
Entry requirements depend on the national checklists for enter= ing or returning to the Netherlands from abroad.
Children below 12 years are exempt from quarantine and = testing requirements.
All travellers aged 12 and older can enter the Netherlands if their =E2= =80=98EU Digital COVID Certificate=E2=80=99 contains one of the following:<= /p>
Documents equivalent to the =E2=80=98EU Digital COVID Certificate=E2=80= =99 (EUDCC) in English or Dutch are also accepted, if they meet the same re= quirements listed above for the EUDCC.
Learn more:
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You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this c= ountry on the = IATA website.
You can also find information about your passenger rights on our portal for citizens.
Documents you need to tra=
vel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
Entry rules
Entry requirements depend on the national checklists for enter= ing or returning to the Netherlands from abroad.
Children below 12 years are exempt from quarantine and = testing requirements.
Document checklist:
Travellers must provide all the following documents:
Learn more:
The Netherlands recommends to always check the travel information for th= e destination. And make sure to arrange a
The Netherlands divides areas and countries, depending on their epidemio= logical situation, into different categories. The Dutch official travel advice provides an indication of the security situation in a country in relation to the corona= virus pandemic (in Dutch).
Countries are classified as:
Travelling to countries or zones with a travel advisory compatible with = the latter two categories is strongly discouraged.
Learn more:
Travelli=
ng and going on holiday (for people in the Netherlands)
Check the rules for quarantine applicable to you
Checklist for entering or returning to the Netherlands from abroad=
PARTIALLY
A European entry ban is in effect for some people, barring them from tra= velling from a high-risk area to the European Union or the Schengen area.= p>
You may transit in the Netherlands only if one of the following applies = to you:
You will find the lists of safe areas/countries within and outside the E= U/Schengen area in the checklists for entering or returning to th= e Netherlands from abroad.
Quarantine declaration requirement (only outside the EU/Schengen= area)
When you transfer in the Netherlands, and your area of departure outside= the EU/Schengen area is considered very high risk, you must be able to sho= w a completed, printed, and signed quarantine declaration. This requirement= also applies even if you have been vaccinated.
No proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or negative COVID-19 = test result requirement
If you transfer/transit in the Netherlands you do no need to show a nega= tive COVID-19 test result, proof of vaccination or proof of recovery on arr= ival in the Netherlands.
Please note: this exemption only applies if you change = planes and continue your journey within a few hours, and in any case within= 1 day without leaving the airport where you transfer. You do need a negati= ve COVID-19 test if you continue your journey with any other mode of transp= ortation.
Important! All travellers aged 12 and older entering th= is country by air must fill in health de= claration form before departure.
Learn more:
Checklist for transit or short stay in the Net= herlands
In the Netherlands, holding an 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) is= not necessary to access public spaces anymore. Restrictions to access even= ts, bars, clubs and other public places and services have been lifted.
Please note that for indoor locations with more than 50= 0 visitors per event and without assigned seating (nightclub or a live musi= c venue), the pre-admission testing (1G) has been put in place. Everyone ag= ed 13 and older, going to a large-scale event, must show a negative test result. This applie= s to indoor locations with more than 500 visitors per event and without ass= igned seating.
Advice on limiting the spread of the coronavirus
It is mandatory to wear a face mask in and around public transport, in a= ll areas inside airports and in aircraft.
Stay 1.5 meters from others, including when visiting people and = at work
If people are close to each other, they can easily pass on the virus, ev= en if they have been vaccinated. The following rules apply:
Pre-admission testing (1G)
Everyone aged 13 and older, going to a large-scale event, must show a negative test result. Th= is applies to indoor locations with more than 500 visitors per event and wi= thout assigned seating. For example, at a nightclub or a live music venue.<= /p>
Learn more:
Pre-admission testing f= or visitors to large events
It is mandatory to wear a face mask in and around public transport, in a= ll areas inside airports and in aircraft.
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Self-quarantine
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should always self-quarantine. The= re are other circumstances in which you may need to self-quarantine, depend= ing on your situation. If you arrive in the Netherlands from a very high-ri= sk area, you must self-quarantine. If a coronavirus test shows that you are= infected, you must self-isolate, even if you are protected against coronav= irus.
Learn more:
Self-quarantining and self-isolating due to coronavirus
Quarantine and families with children
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In case of symptoms suggesting possible infection with c=
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or a PCR test by calling 0800-1202 or +31 850 659 063.
For further details, please visit: Health protoc=
ols for tourism services and tourists
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27.01.2022
Information on =E2=80=98EU Digital COVID Ce= rtificates=E2=80=99bissued in the NETHERLANDS
Important: In the Netherlands, the = =E2=80=98EU Digital COVID Certificate=E2=80=99 (EUDCC) is required to some access public spaces, such as bars and r= estaurants, museums, swimming pools, large events, etc. Please, consult the= measures section for further details= . Travellers are strongly advised to carry relevant certificates at all tim= es.
The 'EU Digital COVID Certificate= ' (EUDCC) is digital proof, valid in all EU countries, that a person has ei= ther been vaccinated against COVID-19, has recovered from COVID-19, or has = received a negative test result. National authorities = ;are responsible for issuing the certificate. All EU citize= ns and their family members, as well as non-EU nationals who are legally st= aying or residing in an EU country and have the right to travel within the = EU, can get the EUDCC. A list of non-EU countries and territories whose = certificates are accepted under the same conditions as the EUDCC is also av= ailable.
Note: although the 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' is valid across the EU= , countries remain responsible for their own entry rules and health measure= s during the pandemic. This means that entry requ= irements depend on your destination.
As of 1 February 2022, vaccination certificates will be valid for travel= purposes within the EU for a period of 9 months (270 days).
Document checklist:
Travellers must provide all the following documents:
Entry rules
Entry requirements depend on the national classification to the country = of departure, according to the Netherlands=E2=80=99 own national = ;classification of risk areas.
Children below 12 years are exempt fr= om quarantine and testing requirements.
All travellers aged 12 and older can enter the Netherlands if their =E2= =80=98EU Digital COVID Certificate=E2=80=99 contains one of the following:<= /p>
Documents equivalent to the =E2=80=98EU Digital COVID Certificate=E2=80= =99 (EUDCC) in English or Dutch are also accepted, if they meet the same re= quirements listed above for the EUDCC.
Learn more:
Entry rules
Entry requirements depend on the national classification to the country = of departure, according to the Netherlands=E2=80=99 own national = ;classification of risk areas.
Children below 12 years are exempt fr= om quarantine and testing requirements.
Document checklist:
Travellers must provide all the following documents:
Learn more:
The Netherlands recommends to always check the travel information for th= e destination. And make sure to arrange a
The Netherlands divides areas and countries, depending on their epidemio= logical situation, into different categories. The Dutch official = ;travel advice provides an indication of the security s= ituation in a country in relation to the coronavirus = pandemic (in Dutch).
Countries are classified as:
Travelling to countries or zones with a travel advisory compatible with = the latter two categories is strongly discouraged.
Learn more:
Travelli=
ng and going on holiday (for people in the Netherlands)
Check the rules for quarantine applicable to you
Checklist for entering or returning to the Netherlands from abroad=
PARTIALLY
A European entry ban is in effect for some people, barring them from tra= velling from a high-risk area to the European Union or the Schengen area.= p>
You may transit in the Netherlands only if one of the following applies = to you:
You will find the lists of safe areas/countries within and outside the E= U/Schengen area in the checklists for entering = or returning to the Netherlands from abroad.
Quarantine declaration requirement (only outside the EU/Schengen= area)
When you transfer in the Netherlands, and your area of departure outside= the EU/Schengen area is considered very high risk, you must be able to sho= w a completed, printed, and signed quarantine declaration. This requirement= also applies even if you have been vaccinated.
No proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or negative COVID-19 = test result requirement
If you transfer/transit in the Netherlands you do no need to show a nega= tive COVID-19 test result, proof of vaccination or proof of recovery on arr= ival in the Netherlands.
Please note: this exemption only appl= ies if you change planes and continue your journey within a few hours, and = in any case within 1 day without leaving the airport where you transfer. Yo= u do need a negative COVID-19 test if you continue your journey with any ot= her mode of transportation.
Important! All travellers aged 12 and= older entering this country by air must fill in health declaration form be= fore departure.
Learn more:
Checklist for transit or short stay in the Net= herlands
Information on the situation in the country is available on the&nb= sp;official website on COVID-19 info= rmation.
The current measures are valid until at least 8 March 2022, regardless o= f the rate of infection.
Important: In the Netherlands,&= nbsp;the =E2=80=98EU Digital COVID Certificate=E2=80=99 (EUD= CC) is required to access the following public spaces:
To be valid, the EUDCC must contain one of the following:
Citizens of countries that do not issue the EUDCC should provide equival= ent certificates in English or Dutch.
Travellers are strongly advised to carry relevant certificates at all ti= mes.
Learn more:
Dutch measures against coronavirus: basic rule= s for everyone
The face mask rules have been expanded. You are advised to wear a face m= ask wherever it is difficult to stay 1.5 meters from others. This includes = busy outdoor locations, such as shopping streets, and busy indoor locations= , such as at work. You are advised to wear disposable face masks, not fabri= c or homemade face masks.
Stay 1.5 meters from others, including when visiting people and = at work
If people are close to each other, they can easily pass on the virus, ev= en if they have been vaccinated. The following rules apply:
Events are permitted between 5 AM and 10 PM under certain conditions.
Please note that the EUDCC = ;is required to access events such as festivals and concerts, busine= ss events, such as trade shows and conferences.
Private gatherings
Public transport
Facemasks must be worn on trains, trams, buses, metros, ferries, and air= craft, at stations (including in shops) on platforms and at tram and bus st= ops. Passengers who do not wear a facemask can be fined 95=E2=82=AC.
Commercial transport
Passengers aged 13 and over are required to wear a face mask on commerci= al transport (such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches) if there is more t= han 1 passenger.
Private transport
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Religious activities and services can be carried out inside and outside = places of worship, provided they adhere to strict health protocols. For som= e religious gatherings, a coronavirus entry pass system might apply. Church= services should not take place between 5pm and 5am.
For some travellers a mandatory quarantine i= s in place. Different kinds of rules apply depending on your place of d= eparture.
Use the Quarantine Check for= Travellers to find out what you need to arrange if y= ou are travelling to the Netherlands from abroad, such as a negative COVID-= 19 test result and/or a quarantine declaration. The tool also tells you if = you need to self-quarantine on arrival.
Please note that if you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should always sel= f-quarantine. There are other circumstances in which you may need to self-q= uarantine, depending on your situation. If you arrive in the Netherlands fr= om a very high-risk area, you must self-quarantine unless you are fully vac= cinated. If a coronavirus test shows that you are infected, you must self-i= solate, even if you are protected against coronavirus.
Self-quarantine
After close contact with a person who has coronavirus, you do not need t= o self-quarantine if you have no symptoms, and
Learn more:
Self-quarantine upon arrival in the Netherlands
Self-quarantining and self-isolating due to coronavirus
Quarantine and families with children
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Non-essential shops can open to the public from 5 AM to 10 PM.
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Tourism accommodations are open. Campsites and holiday parks are open. O= n-site restaurants and bars will close between 5am and 5pm. No coronavirus = entry pass will be required to stay a night or to book a meeting room but o= nly for restaurant and swimming pool or gym. Please note that a coronavirus= entry pass is also required for guests who have not booked a room and who = wants to go inside to use the toilet or pay.
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Restaurants, caf=C3=A9s, and bars can open to the public from 5 AM to 10= PM. Please note that the EUDCC&nb= sp;is required the locations, except for takeaway.
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All recreational locations (included casinos), cultural venues and sport= s facilities can open to the public from 5 AM to 10 PM. Please note that th= e EUDCC is required to= access the locations.
Cultural activities (such as music and dance lessons) are permitted. No = time restrictions apply. Performing for audiences is not allowed yet.
People below 18 years are exempt from= the EUDCC requirements for:
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All contact-based industries, such as hairdressers and beauty salons, ca= n open to the public from 5 AM to 10 PM.
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Beaches and most outdoor areas are open. People that do = not belong to the same household should keep 1.5 metres apart.
In case of symptoms suggesting possible infection with c=
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or a PCR test by calling 0800-1202 or +31 850 659 063.
For further details, please visit: Health protocols for tourism services and tourists
Education and childcare
At home and work
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Mandatory travel documentation
All travellers entering this country by air must fill in a Health declaration Form.
Entry requirements depend from two main national classification attribut= ed to the country/region of departure. NETHERLANDS own national classificat= ion of risk areas (https://www.government.nl/topics/c= oronavirus-covid-19/visiting-the-netherlands-from-abroad/checklist-entry/fr= om-the-eu ) are the following: Safe country/region within the EU/Scheng= en area or High risk area
Children below 12 years are exempt from quarantine and = testing requirements.
Travellers are advised to consult current measures on https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/visiting-the-neth= erlands-from-abroad/checklist-entry/from-the-eu
Travellers from Safe country/region within the EU/Schengen area= =E2=80=99 (according to the NETHERLANDS classificationhttps://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/visiting-th= e-netherlands-from-abroad/checklist-entry/from-the-eu), are submitted t= o no restrictions. Except the fact that they must fill-in = a health declaration if they are tra= velling by air. They are also advised to take a coronavirus test after arri= ving in the Netherlands.
Travellers from High risk areas (accor= ding to the NETHERLANDS classification -https://www.g= overnment.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/visiting-the-netherlands-from-abro= ad/checklist-entry/from-the-eu) can enter this country if their EUDCC c= ontains one of the following:
Travellers can access THE NETHERLANDS if they hold one of the following = documents:
If you receive a third dose, this will not affect the v= alidity of your proof of vaccination. The proof of vaccination showing you = have received two doses (or one dose in the case of the Janssen vaccine) wi= ll remain valid.
However, you can choose to generate a proof of vaccination via CoronaChe= ck showing you have received a third dose. You will then receive an additio= nal international QR code that shows this.
Find out more:
National health inst=
itute
Documents you n=
eed to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
Documents you need to tra=
vel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
Mandatory travel documentation
All travellers entering this country by air must fill in a Health Declaration.
Entry requirements depend on the classification attributed to the countr= y of departure, according to the NETHERLANDS own national classification of risk areas: Safe country/ regio= n -High risk area -Very high risk area
Only travellers coming from countries listed on the country's website can enter this country
Safe country/region from outside the EU/Schengen area:<= /p>
The status of these countries may change. Please consult this page regul= arly for the latest information.
Travellers coming from high-risk areas (countri= es and regions that are not on the list of safe countries/regions or on the= lists of very high-risk areas are considered high-risk areas on this page)= are submitted to the following requirements:
Travellers coming from very high-risk areas according to the Net= herlands classification:
Are submitted to the following requirements:
Travellers coming from very high-risk areas where there is a vir= us variant of concern according to the Netherlands classification:=
Are ban from entering Netherlands. There are exemptions for t= ravellers with a Dutch or other EU/Schengen passport.
Children below 12 years are exempt from quarantine and = testing requirements.
Find out more
Ban on flights from southern Africa
For travel outside Europe,the EU list of s= afe countries applies. People travelling from countries on this list ca= n enter the Netherlands but must show a negative test result or pro= of of vaccination.
From 20 October 23:59 hours, Morocco bans all direct pa= ssenger flights from and to the Netherlands.
The Netherlands recommends to always check the travel information for th= e destination. And make sure to arrange a
More information on Travelling and going on holiday (for people in the Netherland= s)
The Netherlands divides areas and countries, depending on their epidemio= logical situation, into different categories. The Dutch official travel advice provides an indication of the security situation in a country in relation to the corona= virus pandemic (in Dutch).
Countries are classified as:
Travelling to countries or zones with a travel advisory compatible with = the latter two categories is strongly discouraged.
Find out more:
Travel advice for =
individual countries (in Dutch)
Check the =
rules for quarantine applicable to you
Checklist for enter=
ing or returning to the Netherlands from abroad
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If you transit in the Netherlands, you do not need to show a negative CO= VID-19 test result, proof of vaccination or proof of recovery on arrival in= the Netherlands. Please not that this exemption only applies if you change= planes and continue your journey withing a few hours, and in any case with= in 1 day without leaving the airport where you transfer. You do need a nega= tive COVID-19 test if you continue your journey with any other mode of tran= sportation.
All travellers aged 12 or older must = fill in a health declaration and always carry it. Some airlines allow y= ou to complete this health declaration digitally when you check in.
PARTIALL= Y
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.
Basic rules for everyone
Find out more
Dutch measures against coronavirus: basic rule= s for everyone
Settings in which face masks are mandatory
Wearing a face mask is required by law in the following settings:
Face masks can be taken off when seated, except on public transp= ort and in planes
Face masks must also be worn when moving around locations where you need t= o show a coronavirus entry pass. For instance, if you are in a restaura= nt and want to go to the toilet. On aircraft and public transport, you must= always keep your face mask on, even while seated.
Stay 1.5 meters from others, including when visiting people and = at work
If people are close to each other, they can easily pass on the virus, ev= en if they have been vaccinated. The following rules apply:
All indoor and outdoor locations accessible to the public may remain ope= n, however with certain restrictions. The basic rules against the spread of= the coronavirus apply everywhere in the Netherlands. Managers of each loca= tion must take hygiene precautions. For example, providing patrons with dis= infectant hand gel and handwashing facilities.
Find out more
Rules that apply indoors and outdoors
Public transport
Facemasks must be worn on trains, trams, buses, metros, ferries and airc= raft, at stations, including shops at the station, on platforms and at tram= and bus stops. Passengers who do not wear a facemask can be fined 95=E2=82= =AC.
Commercial transport
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Places of worship are open. For some religious gathering= s, a coronavirus entry pass system might apply. Church services should not = take place between 5pm and 5am.
For some travellers a mandatory quarantine is in place. Di= fferent kinds of rules apply depending on your place of departure.
Please note that if you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should always sel= f-quarantine. There are other circumstances in which you may need to self-q= uarantine, depending on your situation. If you arrive in the Netherlands fr= om a very high-risk area, you must self-quarantine unless you are fully vac= cinated. If a coronavirus test shows that you are infected, you must self-i= solate, even if you are protected against coronavirus.
Find out more
Self-quarantining and self-isolating due to coronavirus
Quarantine and families with children
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Non-essential shops can open between 5pm and 5am hours. Facemasks are ma= ndatory. Essential shops, such as supermarkets and pharmacies, can say open= until 8pm.
The following conditions must be always respected:
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Tourist accommodations are open. Campsites and holiday parks are open. O= n-site restaurants and bars will close between 5pm and 5am.
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All restaurants and cafes are only open b between 5am and 5 pm but you w= ill need a coronavirus entry pass to access it. In some municipalities, peo= ple going to a food and drink venue get a wristband after their coronavirus= entry pass has been checked.
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Bars, clubs and discos are closed.
The following establishments are only open between 5am and 7pm but you w= ill need a coronavirus entry pass to access it:
Everyone aged 13 and over must show a coronavirus entry pass where this = is required for admission. Everyone aged 14 and over must also show a valid= form of ID (identity card, passport or driving license) along with their c= oronavirus entry pass.
Please note that the coronavirus entry pass in not required to access am= usement park and zoo but you may have to show one it once you are in, for e= xample to watch a show or eat at a restaurant.
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Contact-based professions, such as hairdressers and pedicures, are allow= ed to operate with restricted opening hours (from 5am to 5pm). When it is n= ot feasible to keep 1.5 meters distance, a face mask must be worn.
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Beaches and most outdoor areas are open. People that do = not belong to the same household should keep 1.5 metres apart.
In case of symptoms suggesting possible infection with c=
oronavirus, it is necessary to remain inside and arranging an appointment f=
or a PCR test by calling 0800-1202 or +31 850 659 063.
For further details, please visit: Health protoc=
ols for tourism services and tourists
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17.08.2021
If you wish to enter or return from the EU/Schengen area to the Netherla= nds, check these points before you travel.
The Netherlands is accepting "EU Digital COVID certificates" (EUDCC) sin= ce 1 July 2021.
The EUDCC can be used to enter the Netherlands, at the condition that th= e certificate contains:
Accepted tests:
PCR taken within 72 hours prior to arrival;
Antigenic test taken within 48 hours prior to a= rrival.
If you are travelling from high risk areas within the EU or Schengen ass= ociated countries, you are also advised to take a coronavirus test after ar= riving in the Netherlands. This applies even if you have been vaccinated.= p>
The Netherlands adopts its own nat= ional classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the N= etherlands are not based on the "EU Traffic Light" map.
Countries are classified as: very high risk with varian= ts 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-quarantin= e 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.&n= bsp;
If you are coming from a very high risk country, or a very high risk cou= ntry 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 pr= oof 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 re= quirement 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).= p>
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to boarding.
Children under 12 years old are exempted.
A negative COVID-19 test result is not mandatory for travellers on a reg= ional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on bo= th sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.
When travelling from a country on the mandatory quarantine lists, you mu= st have with you a completed, printed and signed quarantine d= eclaration. Once you arrive in the Netherlands, you must self-quarantin= e for 10 days. If, on day 5, you test negative for coronavirus, your self-q= uarantine 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 q= uarantine requirement.
It doesn=E2=80=99t matter how you travel to the Netherlands. The mandato= ry quarantine requirement applies regardless of how travellers enter the co= untry (by air, train, bus/coach or car).
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific re= strictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in= Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch=
government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about TourismNetherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form=
For travel outside Europe, the EU lis= t of safe countries applies. From 8 August people= travelling from countries on this list can enter the Netherlands but must = show a negative test result or proof of vaccination.
Partially
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.
Information about the current Dutch measures to control the spread of co= ronavirus in the Netherlands is available at www.government.nl
The use of non-medical facemasks is mandatory in public = transport and other passenger transport, at stations and airports, and at s= econdary schools, regardless of whether you are vaccinated or not.
1.5 metre physical distancing is required in the street,= in shops and other buildings, and at work.
There is no restriction in the number of visitors people can receive at = home. The same applies to the number of people who can form a group, for ex= ample in a park or restaurant. However, people are urged to act responsibly= , and keep parties small and manageable. It still remains the norm to stay = 1.5 metres apart when you have visitors or meet up with other people.
Facilities can use full capacity, provided the 1.5 metres distancing is = respected.
Events and cultural locations are open for the public if participants ha= ve an assigned seat and stay 1.5 metres apart. Events cannot last more than= 24 hours (overnight festivals are banned). Amateur sports matches and comp= etitions can be held for all ages. Spectators are permitted if they have an= assigned seat and must stay 1.5 metres apart.
In case the event uses a coronavirus entry-pass system, spectators do no= t need to stay 1.5 metres apart, but still have to have a seat, while maxim= ally two-thirds of the venue=E2=80=99s maximum capacity may be used. At loc= ations where people move around, like shops and museums, the maximum number= of visitors is 1 per 5 square metres.
Outside festivals with up to 750 people are allowed. Visitors must be ab= le to show proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test (no older than= 24 hours).
You can generate a corona-virus entry pass via the CoronaCheck app<= /a> or coronacheck.nl if you have: a negative test result no mor= e than 24 hours old; proof of vaccination; or proof of recovery no more tha= n 6 months old.
The use of non-medical facemasks is mandatory in public = transport and other passenger transport, at stations and airports, and at s= econdary schools.
Open
Places of worship are accessible. You have to keep 1.5 m= etre distance from people who are not part of your household, and hygene ru= les must be respected.
If you develop symptoms that could indicate COVID-19, then stay home and= get tested.
If you have had contact with someone with COVID-19, and you have had con= tact with someone who has COVID-19, you may also become ill. This applies i= n the following situations:
Whether you need to be quarantined depends on whether or not you are alr= eady protected against COVID-19. You are protected against COVID-19 if one = or more of the following applies:
If you are protected against COVID-19, you do not need to quarantine. Ho= wever, it is important to monitor your health closely. If you develop sympt= oms that could indicate COVID-19, then you should always get tested. Never = use a self-test if you have symptoms.
If you are not yet protected against COVID-19, and you have had contact = with someone with COVID-19, you must go into quarantine. That means you stay home.
While in quarantine, the following rules apply:
When you need to get tested depends on whether you are a household membe= r or close contact of someone who has COVID-19. If you are a household memb= er, you get tested immediately, even if you do not have any symptoms (yet).= You may only go outside for the test.
If you are a close contact, then get tested on the fifth day of quaranti= ne. If the test result is negative for COVID-19, you may be released from q= uarantine.
Close contacts:
If you have been tested and the results confirm that you have coronaviru= s, the municipal health service (GGD) will contact you. The GGD will tell y= ou what you need to do, for example, self-isolate at home (which implies st= ricter rules than quarantine).
Self-quarantining in the Netherlands
Open
All shops can open in accordance with their regular open= ing times. The maximum number of visitors is 1 per 5 square metres. Keeping= 1.5 metres distance remains the norm.
Open
Tourist accommodations are open. Campsites and holiday parks are open.= p>
You have to keep 1.5 metre distance from people who are not part of your= household, and hygene rules must be respected.
Open with limitations
Establishments serving food and drinks are open but must provide assigne= d seats to all guests. All establishments close between midnight and 06:00 = AM. Entertainment by loud or live music is prohibited. Members from differe= nt households must be seated 1.5 metres apart. This does not apply to child= ren under the age of 13. Registration and a health check are mandatory.
Open with limitations
Museums and historic buildings are open. Also cinema's, theatres, and co= nference centres are open. Discotheques and nightclubs are closed. At locat= ions where people are seated, assigned seats must be 1.5 metres apart. Regi= stration and a health check are mandatory. At locations where people move a= round, like shops and museums, the maximum capacity is 1 person per 5 squar= e metres. If a coronavirus entry pass system is used, people do not have to= stay 1.5 metres apart and locations may open at full capacity. You can gen= erate a corona-virus entry pass via the CoronaCheck app or co= ronacheck.nl if you have: a negative test result no more than 24 hours = old; proof of vaccination; or proof of recovery no more than 6 months old.<= /p>
Open
Contact-based professions, such as hairdressers and pedicures, are allow= ed to operate.
Indoor sports facilities like fitness centres, swimming pools, and sauna= s are open under conditions. Maximum capacity applies, and people must stay= 1,5 metres apart.
Open
Beaches and most outdoor areas are open. Open air theatr= es and museums, amusement parks, nature parks and zoos are also open. Visit= ors that are not members of the same household must stay 1.5 metres apart.<= /p>
In case of symptoms suggesting possible infection with c=
oronavirus, it is necessary to remain inside and arranging an appointment f=
or a PCR test by calling 0800-1202 or +31 850 659 063.
For further details, please visit: Health protoc=
ols for tourism services and tourists
________________________________________________________________________= ___________________________
22.07.2021
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 ch= eck-in.
Provisional information subject to further revision and confirmation= from National Authorities
The Netherlands is accepting "EU Digital COVID certificates" (EUDCC) sin= ce 1 July 2021.
Holders of EUDCC will be allowed to enter the Netherlands, without being= subject to further restrictions (testing or quarantine), at the condition = that their certificate contains either:
Children under 13 years old are exempt= ed from the testing or quarantine requirements.
The Netherlands adopts its own nat= ional classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the N= etherlands are not based on the "EU Traffic Light" map.
Countries are classified as: very high risk with varian= ts 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-quarantin= e 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.&n= bsp;
If you are coming from a very high risk country, or a very high risk cou= ntry 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 pr= oof 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 re= quirement 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).= p>
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 reg= ional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on bo= th sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border trains.
When travelling from a country on the mandatory quarantine lists, you mu= st have with you a completed, printed and signed quarantine d= eclaration. Once you arrive in the Netherlands, you must self-quarantin= e for 10 days. If, on day 5, you test negative for coronavirus, your self-q= uarantine 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 q= uarantine requirement.
It doesn=E2=80=99t matter how you travel to the Netherlands. The mandato= ry quarantine requirement applies regardless of how travellers enter the co= untry (by air, train, bus/coach or car).
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific re= strictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in= Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch=
government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about TourismNetherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form=
Documents you need to tra=
vel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
A European entry ban is in effect for some people, barring them from tra= velling 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 t= he list of very high risk countries, you can be exempted from the travel ba= n 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. I= f you are from a country considered high risk and you have proof of full va= ccination, you do not need to present a negative Covid-19 test result. If y= ou are from a very high risk country, the negative Covid-19 test is mandato= ry, regardless of your vaccination status.
Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA, or mPOCT).<= /p>
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to boarding. <= /strong>
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 qu= arantine 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 te= st performed on day 5. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or h= oliday 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 lo= w-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 ch= eck-in.
Find out more:
Dutch=
government on COVID-19
Partially
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.
Tourists and foreign travellers from countries where the health risks ar= e similar to or lower than in the Netherlands can enter the Netherlands. Us= e this checklist to see what rules apply to you when enteri= ng or returning from abroad.
You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this c= ountry on the IATA website.
You can also find information about air passenger rights on our porta= l for citizens.
Information about the current Dutch measures to control the spread of co= ronavirus in the Netherlands is available at www.government.nl
The use of non-medical facemasks is mandatory in public = transport and other passenger transport, at stations and airports, and at s= econdary schools, regardless of whether you are vaccinated or not.
1.5 metre physical distancing is required in the street,= in shops and other buildings, and at work.
There is no restriction in the number of visitors people can receive at = home. The same applies to the number of people who can form a group, for ex= ample in a park or restaurant. However, people are urged to act responsibly= , and keep parties small and manageable. It still remains the norm to stay = 1.5 metres apart when you have visitors or meet up with other people.
There is no maximum number or attendants for weddings and funerals. Faci= lities can use full capacity, provided the 1.5 metres distancing is respect= ed.
Events and cultural locations are open for the public if participants ha= ve an assigned seat and stay 1.5 metres apart. Events cannot last more than= 24 hours. Amateur sports matches and competitions can be held for all ages= . Spectators are permitted if they have an assigned seat and must stay 1.5 = metres apart.
In general, at events, cultural locations and sports matches, if people = have an assigned seat the maximum number of people is equal to the maximum = number of seats available with 1.5 metres distancing. In case the event use= s a coronavirus entry-pass system, spectators do not need to stay 1.5 metre= s apart, but still have to have a seat, while maximally two-thirds of the v= enue=E2=80=99s maximum capacity may be used. At locations where people move= around, like shops and museums, the maximum number of visitors is 1 per 5 = square metres.
You can generate a corona-virus entry pass via the CoronaCheck app<= /a> or coronacheck.nl if you have: a negative test result no mor= e than 24 hours old; proof of vaccination; or proof of recovery no more tha= n 6 months old.
Drenthe
Flevoland
Friesland (NL)
Gelderland
Groningen
=
Limburg (NL)
Noord-Brabant
Noord-Holland
Overijssel
Utrecht
Zeeland
Zuid-Holland
This country is already connected to the=
Gateway and is issuing and/or verifying at least one EU Digital COVID Cert=
ificate (Vaccination, Recovery, Test)
Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates= " issued in the Netherlands
_________
The EU Digital COVID Certificate= Regulation entered into force on 01 July 2021. EU citiz= ens and residents will now be able to have their Digital COVID Certificates= issued and verified across the EU. National authorities are in c= harge of issuing the certificate.
The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's stat= us related to vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or test result.&nbs= p;Despite the European Digital COVID Certificate, each country cont= inues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements an= d rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This mea= ns that what is required to enter upon presentation of this certificate, de= pends on the measures and entry rules in place at your destination. = p>
Find out more:
Information on the "EU Digital COVID = Certificate"
Further information: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/= NLD/7011
________________________________________________________________________= ________________________
21.06.2021
Information not yet available.
The Netherlands adopts its own nat= ional classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the N= etherlands are not based on the "EU Traffic Light" map.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific re= strictions 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-quarantin= e 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 require= ment for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test, even if y= ou have had a coronavirus vaccination.
Accepted tests: molecular NAAT test (PCR, RT PCR, LAMP, TMA or mPOCT).= p>
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 reg= ional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch border on bo= th 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 s= elf-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 tes= ted 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 th= e mandatory quarantine requirement.
It doesn=E2=80=99t matter how you travel to the Netherlands. The mandato= ry quarantine requirement applies regardless of how travellers enter the co= untry (by air, train, bus/coach or car).
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 ch= eck-in.
Find out more:
Dutch=
government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about TourismNetherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form=
Documents you need to tra=
vel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entr= y ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall in= to one of the exemption categories or if your cou= ntry is on the list of safe countries outside the EU/Sc= hengen area.
Only travellers from the following third countries are allowed to enter = the Netherlands without being subject to the testing or self-isolation requ= irement: Australia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, = South Korea, Thailand, China.
Dutch nationals are always permitted to return to the Netherlands.
Travellers aged 13 or above from a high-risk country are subject to a pr= e-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 tes= t performed on day 5. You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or ho= liday 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 lo= w-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 ch= eck-in.
Find out more:
Dutch=
government on COVID-19
Partially
Transit by Air:
A European entry ban is in effect for some people, barring them from tra= velling to the European Union or the Schengen area. You may only transit in= the Netherlands if you travel from a safe countr= y where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is low, or if the purpose of y= our trip falls under one of the exemption categories:
If you transfer/transit in the Netherlands, you do not need to show a ne= gative COVID-19 test result on arrival in the Netherlands. Please note: you= must change flight and continue your journey within a few hours, and in an= y case within 1 day, without leaving the airport where you transfer.
If you are travelling by air, you must fill in a health declaration and carry it with yo= u. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally wh= en you check-in.
Transit by car or motorcycle (staying less than 12 hours):
If you are travelling from a "very high-risk" country by your own car or= motorcycle, when staying for a short period of time you must be able to sh= ow a completed, printed and signed quarantine declaratio= n. This requirement also applies even if you have been vaccinated.= You may be fined if you do not have a quarantine declaration.
If you are travelling to the Netherlands (by car or motorcycle) from a <= a class=3D"external-link" href=3D"https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavi= rus-covid-19/visiting-the-netherlands-from-abroad/eu-list-of-safe-countries= " rel=3D"nofollow">"very high-risk" or "high-risk" country, you do not = need to show a negative test result if
Strict measures are in place. The most updated informati= on is available at www.government.nl
Everyone aged 13 and over must wear a face mask in indoo= r public spaces and on public transport. In secondary schools, secondary vo= cational (MBO) schools, and institutions for higher education (HBO and univ= ersities) everyone must wear a face mask except during lessons/lectures.
1.5 metre physical distancing is required in the street,= in shops and other buildings, and at work.
You can host no more than 4 guests in your home, garden= or balcony per day. This is in addition to members of your own household a= nd does not include children under the age of 13.
Only go outdoors alone, with members of your household or in a group of = no more than 4 people. This does not include children under the age of 13.<= /p>
The maximum number of mourners at a funeral is 100.
Children aged 17 and under may take part in team sports and play matches= against children at the same club, but only outdoors. Groups will be allow= ed to do sports outdoors again, subject to conditions. The maximum group si= ze is 30 and everyone must stay 1.5 metres apart. Everyone up to age 27 can= play team sports within their own club and within their own team. Matches = and competitions are not allowed. Exceptions are: elite athletes with a sta= tus at designated locations; footballers (including support staff in a =E2= =80=98bubble=E2=80=99) in the Eredivisie and Eerste Divisie. Spectators are= not allowed.
The maximum number of visitors in one space is 50, at a distance of 1.5 = metres apart. Large venues with 1,000 seats or more, however, may admit up = to 250 visitors, 1.5 metres apart. This applies to all large indoor and out= door venues like indoor arenas, open-air theatres and concert halls.
The use of non-medical facemasks is mandatory in public = transport and strongly advised in all indoor public spaces for passengers a= ged 13 and over. 1.5 metres distancing and hygiene rules must be respected = for as far as posisble. A strong advice is in place to only use public tran= sport when necessary.
Before starting your journey, please check visa requirem= ents for your destination at: The Schengen visa
This country is ready t=
o connect to the EU Digital COVID certificate Gateway
Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates= " issued in the Netherlands
_________
The "EU Digital COVID Certificate" (available from 1 July 2021= strong>) provides proof that a person has either:
When travelling, holders of the "EU Digital COVID Certificate" will have= the same rights as citizens of the visited Member State who have been vacc= inated, tested or recovered.
The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's stat= us related to vaccination, recovery from COVID or test result. Each country= continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requiremen= ts and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that <= strong>what you will be eligible for, upon presentation of this certificate= , depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your country of desti= nation.
How does it work:
Find out more:
Information on the "EU Digital COVID Certificate"
Press Release
Questions & Answers
Factsheet
= &nbs= p; &n= bsp; =  = ;
06.05.2021
No
The Netherlands adopts its own nat= ional classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for the N= etherlands are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain specific re= strictions 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 coa= ch 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).= p>
The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to boarding.
Alternatively, you can present both a negative NAAT (PCR) test result ba= sed on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and a negative rapid test result b= ased on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.
Certain exemptions apply, including for diplomats. The rapid test mus= t 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 o= n a regional, cross-border bus that remains within 30 km of the Dutch borde= r on both sides, as well as those travelling on regional cross-border train= s.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quaran=
tine.
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 q=
uarantine can end.
You can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommodation= . To prepare for your journey you can do the Quar= antine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take befor= e and after your journey.
Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine,= for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from lo= w-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 ch= eck-in.
Find out more:
Dutch=
government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about TourismNetherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form=
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entr= y ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall in= to one of the exemption categories or if you= r country is on the list of safe countries outside the = EU/Schengen area.
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 coun= try, 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 col= lected no more than 24 hours before boarding. Alternativel= y, you can present both a negative PCR test result based on a sample collec= ted 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 Neth= erlands. The quarantine period can be ended by a negative result to a C= OVID-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 Quar= antine Check for Travellers. This is a checklist of steps to take befor= e and after your journey.
Some travellers do not have to self-quarantine,= for example, workers in the transport sector, and those travelling from lo= w-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 ch= eck-in.
Find out more:
Dutch=
government on COVID-19
Partially
If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another countr= y, 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 an= other country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if = the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains v= alid during the layover.
If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in th= e Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardle= ss of whether you leave the airport.
Strict measures are in place. The most updated informati= on is available at www.government.nl
Everyone aged 13 and over must wear a face mask in indoo= r public spaces and on public transport. In secondary schools, secondary vo= cational (MBO) schools, and institutions for higher education (HBO and univ= ersities) everyone must wear a face mask except during lessons/lectures.
1.5 metre physical distancing is required in the street,= in shops and other buildings, and at work.
Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/m= ap/NLD/7001
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31.03.2021
N= O
The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restr= ictions 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 re= strictions apply, please see www.nederlandwe= reldwijd.nl (in Dutch).
Is a coronavirus test required?
All travellers from high-risk countries are subject to the requirement f=
or a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to b=
oarding. Alternatively, if the PCR test is taken within 72 hours p=
rior to boarding, a second test (rapid antigen test) must be taken within 2=
4 hours prior to boarding.
Children aged 12 and under are exempted.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers must complete a 10-da=
y 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 q=
uarantine 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 s= teps 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 lo= w-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 thi= s health declaration digitally at check-in.
Find out more:
Dutch=
government on COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 tests
FAQs about TourismNetherlandsworldwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form=
Documents you need to tra= vel in Europe
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entr= y ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall in= to one of the exemption categories&nbs= p;or if your country is on the= list of safe countries outside the EU/Schengen area.
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 coun= try, 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 col= lected 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 Netherlan= ds and a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more tha= n 24 hours before boarding.
Is a quarantine required?
You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon ar= riving in the Netherlands. The quarantine period can be ended by a nega= tive 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 s= teps 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 lo= w-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 thi= s health declaration digitally at check-in.
Find out more:
Dutch=
government on COVID-19
PARTIALLY
If your journey includes a transfer in the Netherlands or another countr= y, 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 an= other country the negative test result requirement applies to you, even if = the country where you change planes is a safe country. The result remains v= alid during the layover.
If you start your journey in a high-risk country and change planes in th= e Netherlands the negative test result requirement applies to you, regardle= ss of whether you leave the airport.
Strict measures are in place. There is a national curfew=
between 22.00 and 05.30 hours. During this time people may only leave the =
house for essential purposes, and need to carry a certificate as proof. The=
most updated information is available at www.government=
.nl
Health cover for temporary stays
Everyone aged 13 and over must wear a face mask in indoo= r public spaces and on public transport. In secondary schools, secondary vo= cational (MBO) schools, and institutions for higher education (HBO and univ= ersities) everyone must wear a face mask except during lessons/lectures.
1.5 metre physical distancing is required in the street,= in shops and other buildings, and at work.
Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/m= ap/NLD/7001
= &nbs= p; &n= bsp; =  = ;
28.01.2021
PARTIALLY
The Netherlands adopts its own national classification of risk areas, h= ence travel restrictions for the Netherlands are not based on the common "E= U Traffic Lights" map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
YES.
Is a quarantine required?
YES. You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving i= n 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, fo= r 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 decl= aration digitally at check-in.
Other
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restriction= s apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.= nl (in Dutch).
Find out more:
Dutch=
government on COVID-19
FAQs about Tourism
Netherlandsworl=
dwide.nl
Contact point:
Contact form=
If you are not a national of an EU or Schengen area country, the EU entr= y ban applies to you. You can only travel to the Netherlands if you fall in= to one of the exemption categories for the = travel ban.
There is a ban on flights from the Unite= d Kingdom, Cabo Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa and all the cou= ntries in South America. There is also a docking ban for passenger ferr= ies from the United Kingdom. Exemptions apply to certain limited categories= of traveller. Dutch nationals are permitted to return to the Netherlands.<= /p>
Entry requirements:
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restriction= s apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch).<= /p>
Find out more:
Dutch=
government on COVID-19
Partially
From 29 December 2020 all passengers from risk countries and are= as, including Dutch nationals, must have a recent negative COVID-19 test result i= n order travel to the Netherlands. The test must have been conducted no mor= e than 72 hours prior to the passenger=E2=80=99s scheduled arrival in the N= etherlands. If you travel from outside the EU/Schengen area, you must also = present a signed negative test declaration = form. Passengers who arrive at an airport in the Netherlands by air and= continue their journey by air without leaving the airport are also require= d to present a negative test result.
Partially
Travellers from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries can tra= nsit in the Netherlands. Permanent (long-term) residents of the following c= ountries 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 t= ransit 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 d= ocuments. If you transfer via Schiphol - Amsterdam airport in order to trav= el onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
A strict lockdown is in place until at least 9 February =
2021. There is a national curfew between 21.00 and 04.30 hours. During this=
time people may only leave the house for essential purposes, and need to c=
arry a certificate as proof. The most updated information is available at <=
a class=3D"external-link" href=3D"https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavi=
rus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands" rel=3D"nofollow">=
www.government.nl
Health cover for temporary stays
Everyone aged 13 and over must wear a face mask in indoo= r public spaces and on public transport. In secondary schools, secondary vo= cational (MBO) schools, and institutions for higher education (HBO and univ= ersities) everyone must wear a face mask except during lessons/lectures.
1.5 metre physical distancing is required in the street,= in shops and other buildings, and at work.
= &nbs= p; &n= bsp; =  = ;
15.12.2020
PARTIALLY
Travellers arriving in the Netherlands from certain countries and region= s in EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries should self-quarantin= e for 10 days, even if they do not have any symptoms or if they have tested= negative for COVID-19. Once in the Netherlands, you can self-quarantine at= home or in temporary or holiday accommodation. The government provides a l= ist of countries con= cerned.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restriction= s apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.= nl (in Dutch).
Travel advice for individual co= untries (in Dutch)
All passengers aged 13 and above travelling to and from Dutch airports m= ust fill in a Health Screening Form before starting their= flight. Travellers reporting COVID-like symptoms will not be allowed to bo= ard the aircraft.
Your Health Screening Form may be checked at the entrance of the airport= and in the airport building itself, during check-in and boarding. At the d= estination airport, passengers will be randomly selected and asked to show = their form. You will also need a completed Health Screening Form for the re= turn journey. You are advised to take a blank form with you in case you are= unable to download and print a form at your holiday address.
Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are allowed t= o enter the Netherlands: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, = South Korea, Thailand, Uruguay, and China(*)
(*)The condition of reciprocity explicitly applies to China: the EU will= only open to China when China opens to EU citizens.
Entry explicitly concerns residents of countries, not nationals. E.g. an= American resident in Australia is allowed to travel to Schengen. For more = information, and a list of exceptional categories, please see = span>https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl&= nbsp;and htt= ps://www.government.nl
YES
Travellers from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries can tra= nsit in the Netherlands. Permanent (long-term) residents of the following c= ountries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, Japan, New= Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Uruguay, and China*
*The condition of reciprocity explicitly applies to China: the EU will o= nly open to China when China opens to EU citizens).
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 t= ransit 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 d= ocuments. If you transfer via Schiphol - Amsterdam airport in order to trav= el onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
Find out more:
Documents you need to travel in Europe
= &nbs= p; &n= bsp; =  = ;
14.10.2020
Travellers arriving in the Netherlands from certain countries and region= s in the EU+ should self-quarantine for 10 days, even if they do not have a= ny symptoms or if they have tested negative for COVID-19. Once in the Nethe= rlands, you can self-quarantine at home or in temporary or holiday accommod= ation. The government provides a list of countries concerned.
EU+ comprises EU Member States plus Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, Li= echtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City State and the Republic of San Ma= rino.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restriction= s apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.= nl (in Dutch).
Everyone must follow the Dutch adv= ice and rules to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.=
The Netherlands divides areas and countries, depending on their epidemio= logical situation, in different categories. The Dutch official travel advice provides an i= ndication of the security situation in a c= ountry in relation to the coronavirus pandemic.
Countries are classified as:
- Green: no special sec=
urity risks;
- Yellow: these countries have taken measu=
res that have a limited impact on daily life;
- Orange:=
daily life is seriously disrupted in these countries. There may also be an=
entry ban for travellers from the Netherlands. Non-essential travel is adv=
ised against;
- Red: Due to very serious safety risks a=
ll types of travel is strongly advised against. There is no prospect of ent=
ry and exit.
Travelling to countries or zones with an 'orange' or 'red' travel adviso= ry is strongly discouraged. If this code is issued based on increased sprea= d of COVID-19 in that particular territory, you are strongly advised to sel= f-quarantine at home for 10 days immediately after returning to the Netherl= ands. This rule applies also if the travel advisory changes to 'orange' aft= er arrival to the Netherlands. As an exception, no quarantine is required w= hen returning from countries that have been set 'orange' only to flag the e= nforcement of restrictive measures for Dutch travellers in those countries.=
Travel advice for individual co= untries (in Dutch)
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restriction= s apply, please see www.= nederlandwereldwijd.nl (only in Dutch)
All passengers aged 13 and above travelling to and from Dutch airports m= ust fill in a Health Screening Form before starting their= flight. Travellers reporting COVID-like symptoms will not be allowed to bo= ard the aircraft.
Your Health Screening Form may be checked at the entrance of the airport= and in the airport building itself, during check-in and boarding. At the d= estination airport, passengers will be randomly selected and asked to show = their form. You will also need a completed Health Screening Form for the re= turn journey. You are advised to take a blank form with you in case you are= unable to download and print a form at your holiday address.
Travellers from EU and Schengen countries can transit in the Netherlands= . Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allow= ed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zeala= nd, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, and China*
*The condition of reciprocity explicitly applies to China: the EU will o= nly open to China when China opens to EU citizens).
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 t= ransit 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 d= ocuments. If you transfer via Schiphol - Amsterdam airport in order to trav= el onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply.
Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are allowed t= o enter the Netherlands: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rw= anda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, and China(*)
(*)The condition of reciprocity explicitly applies to China: the EU will= only open to China when China opens to EU citizens.
Entry explicitly concerns residents of countries, not nationals. E.g. an= American resident in Australia is allowed to travel to Schengen. For more = information, and a list of exceptional categories, please see = span>https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl&= nbsp;and htt= ps://www.government.nl
Documents you need to tra= vel in Europe
= &nbs= p; &n= bsp; =  = ;
11.09.2020
Travelling to the Netherlands
The Netherlands divides areas and c=
ountries, depending on their epidemiological situation, in different catego=
ries. An updated map=
providing travel advice is available from t=
he joint website of all Dutch representations worldwide.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restriction= s apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl
Third-country nationals
Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countri=
es are allowed to enter the Netherlands: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan,=
New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, and China(*)=
(*)The condition of reciprocity explicitly applies to China: the EU will on=
ly open to China when China opens to EU citizens.
Entry explicitly concerns residents of countries, not nationals. E.g. an Am=
erican resident in Australia is allowed to travel to Schengen. For more inf=
ormation, and a list of exceptional categories, please see https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl&nbs=
p;and https:=
//www.government.nl
Travelling from the Netherlands or returning to the Netherlands<=
br>Travelling to countries or zones with an 'orange' or 'red' trav=
el advisory is discouraged. If you do go, you are strongly advised to self-=
quarantine at home for 10 days immediately after returning to the Netherlan=
ds.
This rule applies also if the travel advisory changes to 'orange' after arr=
ival to the Netherlands.
As an exception, no quarantine is required when returning from countries th=
at have been set 'orange' only to flag the enforcement of restrictive measu=
res for Dutch travellers in those countries.
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions a=
pply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (=
only in Dutch)
Travel advice for individual co= untries
Rules and Exceptions
Foreign travellers from countri=
es where the health risks are similar to or lower than in the Netherlands c=
an enter the Netherlands for tourism.
Everyone must follow the Dutch advice and rules to help prevent the spread =
of COVID-19.
The travel advice
Countries are classified as:
- Green: no special sec=
urity risks;
- Yellow: these countries have taken measu=
res that have a limited impact on daily life;
- Orange:=
daily life is disrupted in these countries. There may also be an entry ban=
;
- Red: this country or area is completely closed. The=
re is no prospect of entry and exit.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All passengers aged 1=
3 and above travelling to and from Dutch airports must fill in a =
;Health Screeni=
ng Form before starting their flight. Travellers repo=
rting COVID-like symptoms will not be allowed to board the aircraft.
Your Health Screening Form may be checked at the entrance of the airport= and in the airport building itself, during check-in and boarding. At the d= estination airport, passengers will be randomly selected and asked to show = their form. You will also need a completed Health Screening Form for the re= turn journey. You are advised to take a blank form with you in case you are= unable to download and print a form at your holiday address.
Find out more:
www.governernment.nl
nether=
landsworldwide.nl
Driving abroad
Goverment of the Netherlands - governm= ent.nl
10.12.2021
A coronavirus variant of concern has been discovered in southern Africa.= The Dutch government has therefore introduced measures to reduce the risk = that this variant spreads to the Netherlands. This includes a ban on p= assenger flights from countries in southern Africa.
From 12.00 noon on 26 November a ban is in place on passenger flights to= the Netherlands, Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba from the following countri= es:
The ban will be in place until 23.59 on 15 December 2021.
The following are exempted from the ban on flights to the Netherlands:= p>
Travellers from the countries for which the flight ban has been imposed = were already subject to the EU entr= y ban for people travelling from outside the EU.
The countries to which the flight ban applies have also been designated = very high-risk countries where there is a virus variant of concern. Additio= nal requirements therefore apply:
These requirements also apply to travellers who have been fully vaccinat= ed or who have proof of recovery (EU Digital COVID Certificate).
Check the travel advice (= in Dutch only) for these countries.
Tourists and foreign travellers from countries where the health risks ar= e similar to or lower than in the Netherlands can enter the Netherlands.&nb= sp;
Checklists for entering or r= eturning from abroad
Checklist for= transit or short stay
Mandatory negative COVID-19 test result
Self-quarantine on arrival i= n NL
Travell= ing to the Netherlands with proof of vaccination
Travelling= to the Netherlands: requirements for proof of recovery
Tou= rism and recreation in the Netherlands
Travelling in= the border region
RESOURCE: WCO/The Customs Administrati= on of the Netherlands
21.04.2020
Customs issues =
related to the COVID-19 emergency
Customs issues out of=
EU =E2=80=93 NL perspective
The Corona virus outbreak has led to many =
far-reaching measures. This also applies to the
work of Customs. In this note a summary of the measures taken by the Custom=
s
Administration of the Netherlands.
General information
Where it is possible and responsible to do=
so customs has 'downscaled' some of their
activities. The vital work processes remain in place. The continuity of cus=
toms processes in
relation to the movement of goods is safeguarded as much as possible.
=EF=82=B7 All telephone and digital counte=
rs are still open.
=EF=82=B7 The handling of declarations and the release of goods is continue=
d as usual.
=EF=82=B7 Customs also continues their enforcement tasks concerning the hea=
lth of citizens
and the safety of society.
=EF=82=B7 It is also necessary to maintain the core fiscal responsibility a=
t a responsible level.
Activities for the other enforcement areas=
are downscaled. Customs trusts that by scaling
down their operational work they have struck the right balance between limi=
ting the health
risks for customs staff and their duty to contribute to the safety and heal=
th of society.
Import and export
Import
There is a possibility of exempting the import of personal protective equip=
ment from customs
duties under certain conditions.
The following conditions apply:
=EF=82=B7 There must be a disaster affecti=
ng one or more EU Member States. With the corona
crisis in which we now find ourselves, this condition has been met.
=EF=82=B7 The personal protective equipment must be introduced by an organi=
zation that falls
within one of the following categories: government organizations, disaster-=
relief
agencies or philanthropic organizations.
=EF=82=B7 The goods will be donated to or used for victims of the disaster.=
The WCO keeps a list of national legislati=
on of countries that adopted temporary import
support (lowering or waiving of direct and indirect duties and taxes) on ce=
rtain categories of
critical medical supplies in response to COVID-19. Click here for this list=
.
Export
The export of personal protective equipment is subjected to the production =
of an export
authorization. EU Regulation 2020/402 was published on 15 March and was eff=
ective
immediately. Personal protective equipment is listed in Annex I of the regu=
lation. The
regulation is amended by Regulation 2020/426.
The application for an export authorizatio=
n must be submitted to customs =E2=80=98Central Import and
Export Office=E2=80=99 (the CDIU). Customs has taken the necessary measures=
to enforce the export
on personal protective equipment.
The WCO keeps a list of national legislati=
on of countries that adopted temporary export
restrictions on certain categories of critical medical supplies in response=
to COVID-19. Click
here for this list.
Certificates of origin
As proposed by the EU, the Netherlands accepts certificates issued for pref=
erential purposes
in the form of a copy, issued on paper or electronically. More specifically=
this applies to:
=EF=82=B7 A copy, either in paper or in el=
ectronic form (scanned or available on-line), of the
original certificate signed and stamped by the competent authorities as nor=
mally
required
=EF=82=B7 The certificate, not signed and stamped by the competent authorit=
ies as normally
required but with a digital signature of the competent authorities, or a co=
py of it, either
in paper or in electronic form (scanned or available on-line).
Customs assures the authenticity and valid=
ation of the proof of origin carried out by the
customs authority of the exporting country. Customs must be able to check t=
he original
certificates in the administration afterwards.
The measure applies to: EUR.1, EUR-MED, FO= RM A and A.TR certificates.
Export certificates
Countries might have problems sending their original export certificates by=
courier services
to the EU, because of the suspension of activities or to flight restriction=
s. As a consequence,
the original documents cannot be presented in time at customs.
Customs will, until further notice, accept the following procedure:
-To perform documentary checks customs accepts health certificates that =
are issued in the
TRACES system, although no electronic signature has been implemented so far=
.
-In case certificates are not issued in the TRACES system, the Competent=
Authority in a third
country can send the export/health certificate and catch certificate (fish)=
as a scanned
document by email to customs.
-The procedure is in line with letter SANTE.DDG2.G/BVG from the European=
Commission
and is announced and communicated by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Prod=
uct
Safety Authority (the NVWA).
Customs supports entrepreneurs
Due to the corona crisis, many entrepreneurs may temporarily not be able to=
comply with
their payment obligations pursuant to the customs regulations and it may no=
t be possible to
observe all the deadlines and customs formalities. In addition to the measu=
res taken by the
EU, the Customs Administration of the Netherlands will support entrepreneur=
s who get into
problems for this reason by providing a set of measures.
Statutory deadlines
=EF=82=B7 Tailor-made arrangements are provided for entrepreneurs who are n=
ot able to keep
to the strict statutory deadlines such as deadlines for the filing of suppl=
ementary
customs declarations (the monthly declaration).
=EF=82=B7 Entrepreneurs are advised to make proforma objections and applica=
tions for refunds.
If the statutory deadline is exceeded, we will make allowances for the circ=
umstances.
=EF=82=B7 Failure to meet legal deadlines for customs transit as a result o=
f corona measures
are an excusable delay.
Authorizations
=EF=82=B7 Tailor-made solutions are provided for organizations that are una=
ble to meet the
solvability requirements of an AEO authorization, the provision of access t=
o a
customs representative or the reduction or waiver of the guarantee under a =
UCCauthorization comprehensive guarantee.
=EF=82=B7 The time limit is suspended for current applications for authoriz=
ations which cannot
be completed properly due to the corona crisis.
Deferment of payment
=EF=82=B7 On application, a deferment of payment will be granted to entrepr=
eneurs.
=EF=82=B7 For the excise/consumer tax, a tax return have to be filed in the=
normal way. A
postponement of payment can be asked when the additional assessment is rece=
ived.
Penalties
=EF=82=B7 Certain allowances for entrepreneurs are made who, as a result of=
the corona crisis,
fail to meet their customs obligations in a timely fashion. If it is not a =
matter of a
violation or a crime or willful misconduct/gross negligence, a penalty is n=
ot imposed.
Remarks from the International Road Tr= ansport Union
06.04.2022
Since the last Flash Info publication related to COVID-19 in the Netherl=
ands, restrictions have changed. As of 23 March, the COVID-19 measu=
res have been further phased out.
The most important measures that are in force as of 23 March 2022, relevant=
for international transport, are briefly listed here:
The digital entry certificate does not apply to countries in the=
Schengen/EU. Additionally, the obligation to have a test, recovery or vacc=
ination certificate ready does not apply.
For EU citizens entering from outside Schengen/EU, this obligation will als=
o be abolished.
For non-EU citizens, an EU entry ban still applies. However, the=
re are several exceptions to this, for example:
- The person is travelling from a safe country.
- The person has vaccinated or have recovered.
- The person is w=
orking in the transport sector.
In addition, the quarantine has been slightly modified. The isolation ob= ligation for people who were tested positive is unchanged (5 days isolation= at least).The conditions to quarantine apply in case of positive testing, = symptoms that fit with Covid-19, notification received through the CoronaMe= lder app, or if a person had close contact (within 1.5m) with a Covid-19 pa= tient within 24 hours for at least 15 minutes.
Exemptions to the quarantine if:
- The person had COVID-19 in 2022;
- The person had a booster more than a week ago;
- The person is between 0 and 18 years old.
Finally, there is no measure regarding opening hours, or restriction of = access (1G/2G/3G. Restaurants, shops and supermarkets are open without rest= rictions.
Source: TLN
________________________________________________________________________= _____________________________________________
20.12.2021
Saturday, 18th of December, new measures were announced. A na= tional lockdown will last until at least Friday, 14 January 2022.
Please find below the consequences for the transport sector:
- The green lanes are maintained, including with the Unite=
d Kingdom.
- The testing and quarantine obligations do NOT APPLY to profession=
al drivers. This is also the case for hauliers from outside EU int=
o the EU.
Petrol stations (with their shops) will remain open after 17:00. Th=
e catering facilities at petrol stations along the main road network are op=
en only to professional drivers. The catering establishments at pe=
trol stations on the secondary road network must close, but food can still =
be purchased.
Source: TLN
________________________________________________________________________= ________________________________________
13.12.2021
To control the spread of Covid-19 in the Netherlands, the governance put= in place rules, including evening closures of shops and services (detailed= measures available here).
In additional, travelling to the Netherlands is limited:
- People entering from a high-risk territory within EU/Schengen area must s=
how a proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result. More detail=
ed information here.
- People entering for a safe country/region from outside the EU/Schengen ar=
ea must show a negative test result. However, in some cases, proof of vacci=
nation is sufficient. More detailed information here.
- Additional restrictions apply to people coming from a country/region from=
outside the EU/Schengen area classified as bhigh-risk areab, very high-ris=
k area, or very high-high risk area where there is a virus variant of conce=
rn. More detailed information here.
Commercial drivers (passenger and goods transport) are exempted = from testing and quarantine, if they can proof that they enter The Netherla= nds for work (EU Certificate for International Transport Workers or a = labour agreement are accepted as proof).B
Sources: TLN, Dutch Government website
________________________________________________________________________= __________________________________________________
23.11.2021
Closure of A12 Utrecht direction The Hague between junctio= n Oudenrijn and Nieuwerbrug due to major maintenance
Between Monday 27 September 9:00 PM and Thursday 7 October= 5:00 AM, the A12 highway direction Utrecht-The Hague will be fully cl= osed between Oudenrijn junction and Nieuwerbrug due to major maint= enance work. Additional maintenance activities are also taking place in all= the section between junction Oudenrijn and Reeuwijk.
Traffic heading for The Hague will be diverted via the A2, A9 and = A4. Traffic towards Rotterdam via the A2, A27 and A15. Detailed diversion p= lan is available in the document attached (in Dutch). TLN also prepared a t= ranslated document providing details on the work planned during these 9 day= s (Word document attached).
Source: TLN
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15.02.2021
COVID-19 update: Testing locations in Netherlands= strong>
Please find below some of the testing locations in The Netherlands=
- https://www.covidsnelteststraat.nl/=
- https://www.testjesnelopcorona.nl/<= /p>
- https://hulptroepen.nu/sneltesten/<= /p>
Source :TLN
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22.01.2020
Covid-19 Update: Curfew in the Netherlands
From Saturday, 23 January 2021&= nbsp;onwards, a curfew will apply throughout the Netherlands. This m= eans that everyone has to stay inside between 21:00 in the evening and 04:3= 0 in the morning.
International freight transport is exempted.
- The driver does not need to carry additional statements during the cur= few to prove that he is travelling for a valid reason during the curfew.
- The driver must, however, as always, have a Euro license and CMR waybi= ll with him.
Source: TLN
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19.01.2021
Covid-19 Update : Testing for drivers travelling by ferry = to the Netherlands from UK
Netherlands (the) - United Kingdom
From 00.01 Tuesday 19 January 2021, all driv= ers travelling from the UK to the Netherlands by ferry will be required to = show evidence of a negative lateral flow test obtained within 24 hours of b= oarding a service departing for a Dutch port. As part of the support to hau= liers and to ensure goods and people can continue to flow, free testing is = already available at 35 I= nformation & Advice sites(I&A) across the UK, where hauliers an= d drivers can also get support with documentation requirements. Alternative= ly, hauliers and drivers can get an authorised negative COVID test from a <= a class=3D"external-link" href=3D"https://www.gov.uk/government/publication= s/list-of-private-providers-of-coronavirus-testing" rel=3D"nofollow" title= =3D"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/list-of-private-providers-of= -coronavirus-testing">private testing facility and firms may have their= own arrangements.
Hauliers travelling to all ports are able to use these I&A sit= es, including those making onward journeys to the Netherlands. To avoid del= ays, drivers and crew of HGVs, and drivers of LGVs and vans must get tested= before they arrive at their port of departure.
Source: UK Department for Transport
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14.01.2021
Covid-19 Update : Compulsory test for anyone travelling fr= om UK to the Netherlands
United Kingdom - Netherlands (the)
Travellers from the United Kin= gdom and South Africa who want to travel to the Netherlands by plane or fer= ry will soon have to undergo a corona rapid test at the airport or ferry te= rminal before they leave.
The Dutch government has stated that a negative PCR test is not ma= ndatory.
However, a negative result of a rapid test not older = than 72 hours is obligatory!
The obligation will also apply to truck driver= s and the crew of ferries and aeroplanes.
The measure is intended to prevent the spread of the new variants = of the coronavirus in the Netherlands.
According to the Ministry, the measure will enter into force = 15th of January, 2021 00:00h.
The UK government's website lists the locations where tran= sport drivers can get tested free of charge.
A list of private testing facilities where profe= ssional drivers can get tested is also published.
The compulsory rapid test already applies to passengers travelling= by train from the UK to Netherlands and to drivers using the tunnel betwee= n Dover and Calais.
The Netherlands is joining forces with France and Belgium to preve= nt the import of virus variants from the UK.
Source : TLN
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29.12.2020
Professional drivers exempted for the obligation of showin= g negative COVID test in the Netherlands
New COVID-related measures are entering into force in the Netherla= nds as of today, 29 December 2020. According the new rules, all travellers = from a high-risk area within the EU/Schengen must show a negative COVID-19 = test result from 29 December 00:00 when they travel to the Netherlands by a= ir, ship, international intercity and international bus at more than 30 km = from the border.
However, professional drivers (EU & Non EU) are exempted from = this obligation.
The obligation also applies to passenger transport customers, with= the notable exception of private coach transport.
For more information, please check out the official Dutch Governme= nt site here and here.
Source: TLN
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17.09.2020
Code red: no impact on the transport sector
Good transport is exempt from travel restrictions to or from Belgium and= Germany.
Belgium will issue code red for both South Holland and North Holland (pr= ovinces in the Netherlands) from 16:00 on 19 September.
In Germany, the measure take effect immediately for both provinces.
Code red means that there is a formal travel ban on all tourist or non-e= ssential trips.
Goods transport is considered to be essential, so is not affected by the= se restrictions.
Source: TLN
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02.09.2020
In order to prepare effectively for Brexit, Dutch stakeholders involved = in Brexit, including TLN, have launched a mini-campaign to inform the publi= c of the procedures for transport to the United Kingdom from 1 Janaury 2021= .
Digital pre-notification of customs documents will be mandatory at all f= erry terminals and most short-sea terminals. Without this pre-notification,= trucks will not be allowed to enter the ferry terminal and will be diverte= d to parking areas.
Attached you will find information in English and German and a YouTube v= ideo on how transport to the United Kingdom will work from 1 January 2021.<= /p>
Dutch website with information on Brexit:
Source: TLN
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03.06.2020
On 3 June, the Dutch Infrastructure Authorit= y announced the creation of a new free parking space to ease congestion on = the border with Germany during the Corpus Christi day. The parking will be = open from 22:00 as of 10 June unti= l 22:00 of 11 June. The parking has 200 parking spaces and the aut= horities are asking drivers to use them as much as possible to prevent bott= lenecks during that festive day.
The parking=E2=80=99s address is: Marketing = 19 a, 6921 RE Duiven, The Netherlands. GPS 51.962767 - 06.028641.
Source: = TLN
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02.04.2020
In order to guarantee the flow of supplies, = especially those destined for the supermarkets and pharmacies, the Dutch Mi= nister of Infrastructure and Water Management has extended the relaxation o= n driving and rest times until 1 June 2020.
The same conditions continue to apply for th= e following:
=C2=B7 &n= bsp;Maximum daily driving time of 11 hours
=C2=B7 &n= bsp;Maximum weekly driving time of 60 hours
=C2=B7 &n= bsp;Maximum fortnightly driving limit of 96 hours
=C2=B7 &n= bsp;Postponement of a weekly rest period from six to seven 24-hour periods.=
Source: = EVOFENEDEX
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19.03.2020
Currently, the Netherlands is under a relatively relaxed Coronavirus (CO= VID-19) regime. Most people work from home. The government aims to have the= number of infected people at the same time under control. Shops remain ope= n although certain department stores have individually decided to close.
To enable an efficient loading and unloading procedure at shippers=E2=80= =99 premises, it is recommended that drivers take personal protection mater= ials with them such as masks and gloves.
The associations are in communication with the government in order to sa= feguard restaurants and other facilities for drivers. The Ministry recommen= ds that drivers take their meals at fuel stations. All other restaurants re= main closed until at least 6 April.
There is an ongoing debate in the Dutch Parliament and it is possible th= at measures will become stricter in the coming days.
Sources: Evofenedex and TLN