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.
Coronavirus and Schengen visa
Here you can read answers to questions about the consequences of the corona crisis for applying for a Schengen visa or staying in the Netherlands.
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.
Short-stay visa (Schengen visa) and the corona crisis
Read frequently asked questions and answers about short-stay (Schengen) visas during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.