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15.12.2020 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
Entry RestrictionsTravellers arriving in the Netherlands from certain countries and regions in EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries should self-quarantine 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 list of countries concerned. For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch). Travel advice for individual countries (in Dutch) Mandatory Travel DocumentationAll passengers aged 13 and above travelling to and from Dutch airports must fill in a Health Screening Form before starting their flight. Travellers reporting 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 destination airport, passengers will be randomly selected and asked to show their form. You will also need a completed Health Screening Form for the return 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. What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are allowed to 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 https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl and https://www.government.nl May I transit this country?
Travellers from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries can transit in the Netherlands. Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit the Netherlands: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Uruguay, and China* *The condition of reciprocity explicitly applies to China: the EU will only 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 transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol - Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply. Find out more: Contact point for the NetherlandsDocuments you need to travel in Europe
14.10.2020 Entry RestrictionsTravellers arriving in the Netherlands from certain countries and regions in the EU+ should self-quarantine 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 list of countries concerned. EU+ comprises EU Member States plus Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City State and the Republic of San Marino. For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (in Dutch). Everyone must follow the Dutch advice and rules to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Travelling from the Netherlands or returning to the NetherlandsThe Netherlands divides areas and countries, depending on their epidemiological situation, in different categories. The Dutch official travel advice provides an indication of the security situation in a country in relation to the coronavirus pandemic. Countries are classified as: Travelling to countries or zones with an 'orange' or 'red' travel advisory is strongly discouraged. If this code is issued based on increased spread of COVID-19 in that particular territory, you are strongly advised to self-quarantine at home for 10 days immediately after returning to the Netherlands. This rule applies also if the travel advisory changes to 'orange' after arrival to the Netherlands. As an exception, no quarantine is required when returning from countries that have been set 'orange' only to flag the enforcement of restrictive measures for Dutch travellers in those countries. Travel advice for individual countries (in Dutch) For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl (only in Dutch) Mandatory Travel DocumentationAll passengers aged 13 and above travelling to and from Dutch airports must fill in a Health Screening Form before starting their flight. Travellers reporting 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 destination airport, passengers will be randomly selected and asked to show their form. You will also need a completed Health Screening Form for the return 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. TransitTravellers from EU and Schengen countries can transit in the Netherlands. Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are also allowed to transit 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 only 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 transit zone and leave within 48 hours to a non-Schengen destination, being able to show proof of onward travel with a valid flight ticket and travel documents. If you transfer via Schiphol - Amsterdam airport in order to travel onward to another Schengen country, the Dutch entry conditions apply. Third-country national coming from outside the EU and Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and LiechtensteinPermanent (long-term) residents of the following countries 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 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 https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl and https://www.government.nl Find out more:Contact point for the NetherlandsDocuments you need to travel in Europe
11.09.2020 Travelling to the Netherlands
For some areas of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom certain restrictions apply, please see www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl Third-country nationals Permanent (long-term) residents of the following countries are allowed to enter the Netherlands: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, and China(*) Travelling from the Netherlands or returning to the Netherlands Travel advice for individual countries Rules and Exceptions Countries are classified as: Mandatory Travel Documentation 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 destination airport, passengers will be randomly selected and asked to show their form. You will also need a completed Health Screening Form for the return 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: |
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21.04.2020 Customs issues related to the COVID-19 emergency The Corona virus outbreak has led to many far-reaching measures. This also applies to the General information Where it is possible and responsible to do so customs has 'downscaled' some of their All telephone and digital counters are still open. Activities for the other enforcement areas are downscaled. Customs trusts that by scaling Import and export Import The following conditions apply: There must be a disaster affecting one or more EU Member States. With the corona The WCO keeps a list of national legislation of countries that adopted temporary import Export The application for an export authorization must be submitted to customs ‘Central Import and The WCO keeps a list of national legislation of countries that adopted temporary export Certificates of origin A copy, either in paper or in electronic form (scanned or available on-line), of the Customs assures the authenticity and validation of the proof of origin carried out by the The measure applies to: EUR.1, EUR-MED, FORM A and A.TR certificates. Export certificates Customs will, until further notice, accept the following procedure: -To perform documentary checks customs accepts health certificates that are issued in the -In case certificates are not issued in the TRACES system, the Competent Authority in a third -The procedure is in line with letter SANTE.DDG2.G/BVG from the European Commission Customs supports entrepreneurs Statutory deadlines Authorizations Deferment of payment Penalties |
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22.01.2020 Covid-19 Update: Curfew in the Netherlands Netherlands (the) From Saturday, 23 January 2021 onwards, a curfew will apply throughout the Netherlands. This means that everyone has to stay inside between 21:00 in the evening and 04:30 in the morning. International freight transport is exempted. - The driver does not need to carry additional statements during the curfew 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 waybill with him. Source: TLN
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 drivers 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 boarding a service departing for a Dutch port. As part of the support to hauliers and to ensure goods and people can continue to flow, free testing is already available at 35 Information & Advice sites(I&A) across the UK, where hauliers and drivers can also get support with documentation requirements. Alternatively, hauliers and drivers can get an authorised negative COVID test from a private testing facility and firms may have their own arrangements. Hauliers travelling to all ports are able to use these I&A sites, including those making onward journeys to the Netherlands. To avoid delays, 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
14.01.2021 Covid-19 Update : Compulsory test for anyone travelling from UK to the Netherlands United Kingdom - Netherlands (the) Travellers from the United Kingdom and South Africa who want to travel to the Netherlands by plane or ferry will soon have to undergo a corona rapid test at the airport or ferry terminal before they leave. The Dutch government has stated that a negative PCR test is not mandatory. However, a negative result of a rapid test not older than 72 hours is obligatory! The obligation will also apply to truck drivers 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 transport drivers can get tested free of charge. A list of private testing facilities where professional 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 between Dover and Calais. The Netherlands is joining forces with France and Belgium to prevent the import of virus variants from the UK. Source : TLN
29.12.2020 Professional drivers exempted for the obligation of showing negative COVID test in the Netherlands New COVID-related measures are entering into force in the Netherlands 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 air, 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 Government site here and here. Source: TLN
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 (provinces 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-essential trips. Goods transport is considered to be essential, so is not affected by these restrictions. Source: TLN
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 public of the procedures for transport to the United Kingdom from 1 Janaury 2021. Digital pre-notification of customs documents will be mandatory at all ferry terminals and most short-sea terminals. Without this pre-notification, trucks will not be allowed to enter the ferry terminal and will be diverted to parking areas. Attached you will find information in English and German and a YouTube video on how transport to the United Kingdom will work from 1 January 2021. Dutch website with information on Brexit:
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03.06.2020 On 3 June, the Dutch Infrastructure Authority 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 until 22:00 of 11 June. The parking has 200 parking spaces and the authorities are asking drivers to use them as much as possible to prevent bottlenecks during that festive day. The parking’s address is: Marketing 19 a, 6921 RE Duiven, The Netherlands. GPS 51.962767 - 06.028641. Source: TLN
02.04.2020 In order to guarantee the flow of supplies, especially those destined for the supermarkets and pharmacies, the Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management has extended the relaxation on driving and rest times until 1 June 2020. The same conditions continue to apply for the following: · Maximum daily driving time of 11 hours · Maximum weekly driving time of 60 hours · Maximum fortnightly driving limit of 96 hours · Postponement of a weekly rest period from six to seven 24-hour periods. Source: EVOFENEDEX
19.03.2020 Currently, the Netherlands is under a relatively relaxed Coronavirus (COVID-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 open although certain department stores have individually decided to close. To enable an efficient loading and unloading procedure at shippers’ premises, it is recommended that drivers take personal protection materials with them such as masks and gloves. The associations are in communication with the government in order to safeguard restaurants and other facilities for drivers. The Ministry recommends that drivers take their meals at fuel stations. All other restaurants remain closed until at least 6 April. There is an ongoing debate in the Dutch Parliament and it is possible that measures will become stricter in the coming days. Sources: Evofenedex and TLN |