Travelers from the list of so-called 'safe countries' can still travel to the Netherlands, despite the stricter entry ban.
These exceptions to the EU entry ban have been suspended
An entry ban applies to the Netherlands, the European Union/Schengen area due to the corona pandemic. The entry ban was further tightened on 23-01-2021, so partners with a long-distance relationship are no longer allowed to enter the Netherlands for the time being.
Flight ban UK, South Africa and all South American countries
As of today, the Netherlands has announced that additional measures will be taken to prevent the import of new variants of the coronavirus (Covid-19) via travelers and to further limit the number of travel movements. These measures will take effect on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 00:01 AM.
Trump wants to lift Schengen travel ban
President Trump wants to lift the travel ban for travelers from the Schengen zone, the United Kingdom and Brazil before his resignation. The White House announced this on Monday evening.
EU entry ban for travelers from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom (UK), England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, will be considered a third country from 1 January 2021 under the EU entry ban due to Covid-19. An entry ban will then apply to travelers from the UK.
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.