Covid Rules on Entering the Netherlands

Read the rules for bringing your pet to the Netherlands. From 17 September 2022, no Covid-19 restrictions or requirements will apply to travellers entering the Netherlands, including those from countries outside the EU/Schengen area. The Dutch authorities lay down the entry conditions and apply them. This page reflects the UK government`s understanding of the rules applicable to people travelling from the UK with a full “British citizen” passport for the most common types of travel. You cannot use the NHS COVID Pass to prove covid-19 recovery when entering the Netherlands. Travellers from the UK must present a negative test result or meet entry ban exemptions and submit negative test results if they are not fully vaccinated, as described above. If you plan to travel to an EU country (except Ireland) or Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City, you must comply with the rules of the Schengen area. If you continue to test positive, after your stay in the Netherlands, contact the country you are travelling to find out the conditions for entry into that country. The rules for traveling or working in European countries have changed from 1 January 2021: there are restrictions on items allowed as luggage. Additional rules apply to certain goods, such as paints, furniture and animal products. On the customs website you will find an overview of the products for which additional rules apply. From 22 December 2021, new rules will apply to travellers from third countries/Schengen.

You should always wear a negative test result. Travellers from high-risk areas should always be quarantined. These rules also apply to travellers with a vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate. If you are travelling to the Netherlands from another EU country that is considered safe, no travel regulations apply when entering the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, you must comply with Dutch COVID measures. Please check the EU Entry Checklist to see which rules apply to you. You are allowed to bring most medicines with you as long as you can prove that they are intended for your own use. Be sure to read the rules and restrictions for taking medication with you. Strong painkillers and sedatives are covered by the Opium Act. You can only take these medicines with you to the Netherlands if you have an official medicine certificate.

You may also need to have this certificate legalized. Check with the local authorities in your country of departure for the rules for taking medication. Travel rules and COVID measures apply to all persons aged 13 and over. Although you can do a lot of things in the Netherlands again, COVID-19 has not disappeared, so you will have to follow the following basic rules when staying in the Netherlands: From 22 December 2021, new rules will apply to travellers from outside the EU/Schengen. You should always wear a negative test result. Travelers from high-risk areas must always quarantine for 10 days. These rules also apply to travellers with a vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate. The travel rules depend on the category in which your country of departure belongs: safe country, high-risk zone, very high-risk zone.

Please always check the category of your country of departure. Persons travelling from third countries at high risk of COVID-19 are subject to an entry ban into the EU, unless the purpose of their journey falls within one of the exception categories. Full vaccination is one of the categories of exception. You can use your digital or paper proof of vaccination at border control when you arrive in the Netherlands. Anyone aged 13 and over must present a valid Covid entry pass in combination with a valid ID to access certain locations. Please see the full list of locations. During your stay in the Netherlands, your proof of digital vaccination is only valid if your country`s Covid digital passport is linked to the EU`s DCC (European Digital Corona Certificate). Please check if your country is linked to the EU-DCC.

If your country is linked to the EU-DCC, your international QR code can be scanned on site. If your country is not linked to the EU-DCC, your international QR code cannot be scanned on site. You must take a free rapid test (antigen) in the Netherlands. You can book a free trial date online. The negative test result is only valid for 24 hours, so you may need to test several times during your stay. Holidays in the Netherlands are possible in most cases. There are temporarily stricter rules and recommendations related to COVID-19 that you will need to follow during your stay due to the lockdown, which will last until January 14. The lockdown is designed to slow the spread of the omicron variant to ensure that health services remain available to all. You can book your stay in all accommodations available for your stay, such as hotels, bed and breakfasts and holiday parks.

Before you go to your booked accommodation, don`t forget to check with the owner about the applicable rules. During the lockdown, only important stores are open. All non-essential stores are closed, with the exception of Click and Collect. UK truck drivers entering the Netherlands are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test, proof of vaccination or recovery and are not required to quarantine. They must have a declaration from the employer that their travel is essential. For more information, visit the National Association of Transportation Operators website. If you are travelling with a child under the age of 18, you must be able to prove that the child`s parents have given you permission to do so. Check with the local authorities in your country of departure to find out what rules apply to leaving the country with a minor. This avoids delays and the risk of missing your flight. From December 22, travelers from very high-risk areas will still have to quarantine for 10 days.

The quarantine period can be shortened by getting tested on day 5. These rules also apply to travellers with a vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate. Self-quarantine is mandatory if you are travelling to the Netherlands after a stay in countries or regions that are considered very risky. This requirement applies even if you have been vaccinated. You must be able to submit a completed, printed and signed quarantine declaration. You can be fined if you do not have a quarantine declaration or if you do not comply with the mandatory quarantine obligation. Use Traveler Quarantine Check to find out which rules apply to you. The rules for entering the Netherlands depend on whether you are travelling from inside or outside the European Union (EU) and the level of risk assigned to your country of departure: safe, high-risk or very high-risk. Please read the handy travel checklist to see what rules apply to you. Continue to follow the basic rules to control the spread of the coronavirus.

Continue to wash your hands and keep your distance of 1.5 meters. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, stay home or in your accommodation and get tested as soon as possible. This will help prevent the spread of the virus. The current state of COVID infections, vaccinations and hospital admissions in the Netherlands at a glance. If you are travelling via France or Belgium, read the FCDO travel advice for these countries, as the requirements and validity of the tests may vary. The Dutch Border Police carries out random checks at land borders to verify compliance with entry conditions. If travelers who are not fully vaccinated meet the requirements of an exemption category, they must also comply with the following: If you are staying in the Netherlands with a residence permit or visa for a longer stay, this does not count towards your 90-day limit without a visa You must bring a valid driver`s license if you want to drive a (rental) car or motorbike in the Netherlands. Check if your driving licence is valid in the Netherlands.

The Dutch authorities accept UK proof of COVID-19 vaccination certificate and covid-19 vaccination proof issued to Crown Dependencies, in paper or digital form. Your final dose of the vaccine must have been given at least 14 days before travel and 28 days in the case of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. Your nhs Vaccination Center appointment card is not intended to serve as proof of vaccination and should not be used to prove your vaccination status. In addition, you must also be prepared to submit a completed vaccination declaration form. You can make an appointment in advance to get tested free of charge on day 5 of your self-isolation by calling the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on 0800 1202 (or +31 850 659 063 if you are calling from a foreign phone). You can also make an appointment online, but this is only possible on the day of your test. Fully vaccinated travellers aged 12 and over arriving in the Netherlands from the UK by plane, ferry, passenger car, train or bus should have one of the following symptoms: Avoid high phone bills. Ask your provider how much they charge for phone calls and data usage in the Netherlands. Check both the date of issue and the expiry date of your passport. If you renewed your passport prematurely, additional months may have been added to the expiration date. This can affect the requirement that your passport is less than 10 years old. Do not bring illegal drugs to the Netherlands or take them with you when you leave.

These are crimes. In the Netherlands, you must always carry a valid ID.