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The Netherlands Is Reopening Tourism For 30 Countries June 15th

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This is a 2020 article with older information about the Netherlands first reopening. ——-> For UPDATED 2021 information about travel to the Netherlands, please visit “Netherlands Entry Requirements Guide”

 

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On June 15, 2020 the Netherlands reopened to tourists from countries in the European Union and the Schengen area.

Then on July 1st, to a further list of countries outside the EU. 

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Important update

A Newer version of this article now exists at “Countries Allowed To Travel To the Netherlands” Please go there for the most current and updated Netherlands travel info. 

The announcement made on June 3rd stated that foreign tourists from countries where the health risks were similar or lower than the Netherlands would be admitted into the country for tourism and recreation purposes.

The Netherlands will remove its border closure rules on June 15th to 30 countries who are part of the EU, Schengen or EFTA.

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Here are the countries that can travel to the Netherlands as of June 15th:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom

Originally when we published this article on June 7th, Sweden and the United Kingdom were included, then removed, now reinstated again.

Third-Party Countries Allowed into the Netherlands

On June 30th, The EU published a list of approved countries that can travel to countries inside the European Union for the purpose of tourism, starting on July 1st, 2020. 

The Netherlands has responded favourably to the EU’s suggestion by reopening borders to the countries on the list.   

Third-party countries granted entry into the Netherlands

In line with EU guidelines, Netherlands will lift entry restrictions for the following third-party countries July 1:

 

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Georgia
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • Rwanda
  • South Korea
  • Thailand
  • Tunisia
  • Uruguay
  • China (Only if China will allow Netherlands to visit, which is currently does not)

This list of countries is not final and can change. It is to be regularly updated, at least every two weeks.

Read More: See more details on which countries can visit the Netherlands at this time

The government is asking all tourists to abide by these rules while they visit The Netherlands:

  • Arrive with a valid reservation. They state you may be turned away at the border if you have no pre-booked accommodations.
  • Social distance from other people. 1.5 meters.
  • Use masks on public transportation
  • Wash hands frequently and cover mouth when coughing or sneezing
  • Report any symptoms if they develop during your trip
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What's Open in The Netherlands?

Tourists and visitors to the Netherlands will find that mostly everything is open but might look different than the norm or have different hours and protocols.

Here’s what’s open in the Netherlands:
  • Many hotels and inns
  • Cinemas (max of 30 people)
  • Campsites and Holiday parks (with no facilities or private facilities/ no shared facilities)
  • Events, concerts and festivals under 100 people
  • Restaurants and bars (max of 30 people, reservation only)
  • Outdoor sports like golf and tennis
  • Spas, salons and barbers (reservation only)
  • Museums and galleries (max 30 people)
  • Public transit (at 40% capacity)
  • Gyms, saunas and casinos are scheduled to open July 1st, pending health updates.

*The 30-person limit in cinemas, museums, and restaurants may lift to 100 people on July 1st, pending health updates.

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Are tourists from the United States  allowed to travel to the Netherlands?

No. Americans coming from USA cannot travel to the Netherlands on holiday at this time.

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Are airlines flying into The Netherlands?

Yes. Many airlines are flying into the Netherlands in June and expanding services into July and August. KLM, the official airline for the Netherlands says it will fly to and from 45 cities in June and expand that to around 75 cities in July.

Netherlands open for tourism

Just last year in 2019, the Netherlands was struggling to handle the huge number of incoming tourists and decided to stop promoting inbound travel and shift their attention to simply managing the ones already coming in. The Netherlands saw a record of over 19 million tourists in 2019, and that number was expected to rise higher this year.

However, now halfway through 2020, the situation could not be more opposite. With the border closures arrivals plummeted to a fraction of what they were in 2019. Some Dutch residents have admitted this ‘reset' was one of the best cures for battling over-tourism in their most visited cities.

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Disclaimer: The Netherlands‘s reopening news is ever-changing and being updated constantly. We will do our best to keep this article up to date with all the latest information.

Sources: Holland.com / nl.usembassy / government.nl / netherlandsandyou.nl 

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Mary Ann Olson

Tuesday 15th of June 2021

I want to attend my Dutch cousin's August 27, 2021 wedding in Utrecht. Will The Netherlands allow travellers from the United States in August, 2021?

Kashlee Kucheran

Wednesday 16th of June 2021

It's much too early to know what the rules will be then. Highly likely, but you'll need to wait until July/Aug to know

Michael

Monday 24th of May 2021

When will US citizens be allowed to fly to the Netherlands?

S Lee

Saturday 10th of October 2020

I am a US citizen residing in South Korea (last time being in the US was 2015. Am I allowed into Netherlands without a quarantine and can I go on to Italy after this?

Kashlee Kucheran

Sunday 11th of October 2020

If you are a legal resident of South Korea, then yes you should be able to enter the Netherlands. After spending 14 days in the Netherlands, you are permitted to go to Italy, but you will need to bring a negative PCR test no older than 72 hours.

Talhah

Monday 28th of September 2020

good evening , Is USA Citizen still ban from visiting Netherlands ?

Kashlee Kucheran

Tuesday 29th of September 2020

Yes

Mireille Gueffo

Friday 18th of September 2020

I'm. A camerounian living and working in Dubai just to know if it's possible to apply a 15 to 20 days visa for my vacation I always visit Spain but now with the situation since I DNT take any holidays so can I apply for a visa do my fiance dnt need to come all the time

Kashlee Kucheran

Friday 18th of September 2020

Technically you are not permitted at this time. However, if your fiancé is a resident/citizen, you can apply for a unmarried exception with the consulate