Note: This information is no longer current. Since September 17, 2022, there are no longer any corona rules for travelers to the Netherlands. You can travel to the Netherlands without a long-distance relationship statement, proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or negative test result. If you are subject to a visa requirement, you must of course first apply for a Schengen visa.
Are you currently living abroad and do you want to (return) to the Netherlands? Then check this list with 7 points before you leave. For example, whether you have to be quarantined when you arrive in the Netherlands.
1. Entry ban
Are you currently in a country in the European Union or a Schengen country? Then there is no entry ban.
Are you a citizen of a country outside the EU or Schengen? Then you may only leave for the Netherlands if you are under an exception for the EU entry ban falls, for example because you come from a safe country. If not, you will be subject to a European entry ban.
2. Flight ban
Do you want to come (back) from the United Kingdom, Cape Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa or a country in South America? Then take into account the flight and mooring ban for the United Kingdom, Cape Verde, the Dominican Republic, South Africa and South America. An exception has been made for a small group of travelers. Dutch people are allowed to return home.
3. Show negative PCR test result
Are you coming by plane, ship, bus or train from a high-risk area for corona? Then you have to have a PCR test done. And the show a negative PCR test result before you leave.
There are exceptions for certain groups of people, for example diplomats and truck drivers. You don't have to show a PCR result when you leave a safe country. There apply requirements for the PCR test result. For example, that the PCR test may not be older than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands.
4. Show negative rapid test result before departure
Are you coming to the Netherlands from a high-risk area? And are you coming by ferry or by plane? Then you must have a quick test done immediately before departure. There are exceptions for certain groups of people, for example diplomats. There are requirements for the mandatory rapid test.
5. Negative test statement
Are you departing from a country that is not part of the EU or Schengen? And are you not a citizen of an EU or Schengen country? Then you must fill in a negative test statement and keep with you.
6. Declaration of health in the aircraft
Are you traveling by plane? Then you must complete a health declaration and keep with you. With a number of airlines, this is done digitally at check-in.
7. Quarantine
After arrival in the Netherlands you go into quarantine for 10 days. You can get tested again on day 5 after arrival to shorten the quarantine period. Some travelers do not need to be quarantined, such as people who work in the transport sector. For your trip to the Netherlands you can use the Quarantine Travel Check. This is a digital checklist with the steps you need to take after returning from your (necessary) trip.
Source: Rijksoverheid.nl
