The general travel ban in the European Union that has been in force since March last year has been further relaxed for family circumstances.
Ship of Schengen agreement, returns to Schengen
The ship on which the Schengen Agreement was signed on 14 June 1985 by Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany and France returns to Schengen.
Applying for a Schengen visa during the corona pandemic
Those who want to travel to the Netherlands from abroad and are not an EU citizen will have to deal with strict entry conditions that have been introduced to combat the corona pandemic. For example, there is a ban on non-essential travel for travelers who are not on the list of safe countries.
Travel in the Schengen area and the EU
There are 26 European countries that fall under the Schengen area. These are the so-called Schengen countries. As a resident of the European Union (EU), you can travel freely within these countries. Persons are checked at the external borders of the Schengen area.
Negative COVID-19 test result and declaration required for travelers from outside the EU/Schengen
All travelers from a high-risk area from outside the EU/Schengen must be able to show a negative COVID-29 test result and a statement signed by the traveler from December 19 if they travel to the Netherlands by air or ship. This therefore also applies to Dutch citizens and other EU/Schengen citizens.
Children's Ombudsman: Parents outside the EU must be able to visit their child
According to children's ombudswoman Margrite Kalverboer, parents who live outside the European Union should be able to come to the Netherlands to visit their children.