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Quote: Originally posted by doortje on 12/3/2022

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vaccination( certificate) is not necessary to fly to the Netherlands. Mandatory test before departure only (may be lateral or pcr test)

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Quote: Originally posted by Ina on 12/3/2022

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A Google search found this quite quickly: https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/visiting-the-netherlands-fro........

Some text from the page:

Negative COVID-19 test result needed when travelling to the Netherlands from abroad

People travelling to the Netherlands from a country outside the EU/Schengen area must always show a negative COVID-19 test result. People travelling to the Netherlands from a country in the EU/Schengen area must show a negative test result if they do not have proof of vaccination or a Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) based on proof of recovery. Children under 12 do not have to show a negative test result. The person travelling must pay for the test themselves.

Please note: the United Kingdom (UK) is not part of the EU/Schengen area.

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Quote: Originally posted by stirkmeister on 13/3/2022

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Good morning Ina

That’s the section that I have read but on the government website it also says if you are not fully vaccinated you can only enter if you meet the requirements of an exemption category:

‘If you’re not fully vaccinated or a legal resident of the Netherlands, you are only allowed to enter the Netherlands from the UK if you meet the requirements of an exemption category of the EU entry ban, as established by the Dutch government. Under this entry ban, non-EU/EEA nationals and nationals of non-Schengen states arriving from outside the Schengen area will not be permitted entry to the Netherlands for non-essential purposes, unless they are fully vaccinated’.

I’m totally confused because when I spoke to KLM they said my son can travel as long as he provides a negative test 🤷‍♂️

Thanks
Scott

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Quote: Originally posted by hodgsons on 13/3/2022

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Hi, it might be worth checking the Dutch government website after the 15 March as that is when there next announcement is being made regarding COVID. So, potentially things could change again.

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Quote: Originally posted by Ina on 13/3/2022

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Quote: Originally posted by stirkmeister on 13/3/2022

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Good morning Ina

That’s the section that I have read but on the government website it also says if you are not fully vaccinated you can only enter if you meet the requirements of an exemption category:

‘If you’re not fully vaccinated or a legal resident of the Netherlands, you are only allowed to enter the Netherlands from the UK if you meet the requirements of an exemption category of the EU entry ban, as established by the Dutch government. Under this entry ban, non-EU/EEA nationals and nationals of non-Schengen states arriving from outside the Schengen area will not be permitted entry to the Netherlands for non-essential purposes, unless they are fully vaccinated’.

I’m totally confused because when I spoke to KLM they said my son can travel as long as he provides a negative test 🤷‍♂️

Thanks
Scott

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Good morning Scott

It does seem confusing, but I suppose for KLM to say your son can TRAVEL with them is different to him being able to ENTER a country, in this case The Netherlands. Having had another look at the website, it does seem that unless you're fully vaccinated you can't enter that country (at the moment). That bit is clear, UK is outside EU/Schengen and is also not on the "safe" list of countries. The post above says there is a review due on 15 March, so perhaps things will change from that date?

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Quote: Originally posted by Netherton on 13/3/2022

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Or just get a second jab for your son, and then he can fly there alone.

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