Due to the corona crisis, travel restrictions or sometimes an entry ban apply to travelers from outside the EU who want to travel to the Netherlands. However, there are also exceptions such as for essential travel and long-distance relationships.
Unmarried foreign partners are allowed to return to the Netherlands
As of today, foreign partners who have a relationship with a Dutch national may return to our country for a consecutive period of up to 90 days. The entry ban imposed in connection with corona no longer applies to this group.
The Netherlands relaxes the entry ban for foreign partners
From 27 July, foreign partners or lovers (not married or no cohabitation contract) may travel to the Netherlands again under certain conditions.
NL embassy Bangkok is issuing Schengen visas again
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague has decided that the consular department of the Dutch embassy in Bangkok will reopen for all services from Monday 13 July.
Entry ban for Serbia and Montenegro
As of 8 July 2020, the Netherlands has reintroduced the entry ban for Serbia and Montenegro. 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.
Dutch border policy Schengen visa as of July 1, 2020
As of 1 July, a new European border policy will apply, whereby residents of 15 countries outside Europe who are on a so-called green list will once again have access to the Netherlands and other countries in Europe.