Families from outside the EU and the Schengen area have not been able to visit each other for months due to the corona crisis and the entry ban. A group of Dutch people of foreign origin is the citizens' initiative 'Families from outside the EU, we miss you!' started and asks the government to relax the entry ban for this group.
Minister De Jonge: 'Non-Covid statement mandatory for travelers from risk areas'
Travelers from corona risk areas will soon have to show a negative test result upon arrival in the Netherlands, a so-called non-Covid statement, which has been issued no more than 48 hours before arrival.
Coronavirus: consequences for application or stay (Schengen visa)
Frequently asked questions about the consequences of the coronavirus (Covid-19) and staying in the Netherlands with a short-stay Schengen visa.
The Netherlands: Entry ban for Canada, Georgia and Tunisia
From 27 October 2020, the Netherlands will reinstate the entry ban for travelers with permanent residence in Georgia, Tunisia and Canada. This decision was taken on the basis of a risk assessment with criteria that are as objective as possible about the health situation in those countries and the measures in force there.
Entry ban in the Netherlands: Which groups are allowed?
An entry ban applies to the Netherlands for persons from outside the EU due to the corona pandemic. The entry ban does have exceptions for certain groups, you can read more about that here.
Exception from the entry ban in the Netherlands for business travelers
From 21 September, a person from a country with an entry ban who makes a trip that demonstrably contributes to the Dutch economy and society may travel to the Netherlands under certain conditions.