Netherlands
Summary
Check separate travel advice pages for advice on travel to the constituent countries and special municipalities located in the Dutch Caribbean.
Planned industrial action in the UK in December and January may lead to delays or changes to scheduled travel between the UK and the Netherlands. Please consult your travel operator for the latest updates.
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for the Netherlands’ current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
Travelling via Calais? Check travel advice for France.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriate cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about Mpox (Monkeypox) see Health
There are rules about taking food and drink into the EU. See Taking food and drink into the Netherlands for further information.
If you’re living in or moving to the Netherlands, visit our Living in the Netherlands guide in addition to this travel advice.
Follow the British Embassy on Facebook and Twitter.
British nationals make more than 2 million visits to the Netherlands every year, half of whom are visiting Amsterdam. Most visits are trouble-free.
Everyone over the age of 14 is required to show a valid identity document on request. See Local laws and customs
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in the Netherlands. You should remain vigilant and follow the advice of local authorities. See Terrorism
Be alert to the existence of street crime in cities. See Crime
If you need to contact the emergency services call 112.
If you’re travelling to the Netherlands to do business or provide services, see further guidance on providing services in the Netherlands after Brexit.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British Embassy, Consulate or High Commission.
Update history
2024-12-11 12:12
Updated information on temporary border controls and removal of information about extra policing and security measures in Amsterdam (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2024-11-11 17:11
information added about extra policing and security measures in Amsterdam (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-11-08 20:50
Outbreak of violence in Amsterdam city centre against Israeli football supporters on 7 November (Safety and security)
2024-10-01 15:48
New information on travelling from the Netherlands to Germany (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-09-05 13:22
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-08-19 12:40
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2023-12-22 09:27
Removal of information about Eurotunnel travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-12-21 15:55
Information about Eurotunnel travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-12-12 17:46
Information on the Netherland authorities’ assessment of the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-06-26 16:01
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 10:32
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-04-20 11:09
Removal of information related to train derailment in the Leiden area on 4 April (‘Summary’ page).
2023-04-04 09:24
Information about a train crash on 4 April (Summary)
2023-02-02 14:59
Removal of information related to strike action (‘Summary’ page).
2022-12-12 14:19
New information related to strike action (‘Summary’ page).
2022-12-09 18:07
Addition of information related to rail strikes (‘Summary’ page)
2022-09-20 16:59
Updated information on the removal of COVID-19 travel restrictions (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-09-16 14:36
Updated information on wearing of face masks (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-08-26 16:54
Updated information on industrial action (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-08-10 10:09
New information about Monkeypox (‘Summary’ and ‘Health’ pages)
2022-07-28 14:12
Updated information on teachers travelling with unvaccinated children (‘Entry Requirements’ page).
2022-06-17 15:14
Updated link to the consent letter for travelling abroad with a minor (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-20 16:42
Updated information on the use of face masks on the Eurostar; passengers are no longer required to wear a face mask on board trains, in stations and on platforms (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-05-19 12:08
Update to information following changes to the requirements on mask wearing (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-05-16 10:54
Removal of references to health declaration form (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-12 15:31
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-24 16:01
Updated information on local restrictions and testing requirements for entry to the Netherlands (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-03-21 14:32
Updated to reflect changes to entry rules from 23 March (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-17 17:20
Updated information on P&O Ferries services (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2022-03-10 16:35
Updated information on entry requirements to the Netherlands (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-08 12:13
Update to information on coronavirus measures and changes to quarantine requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-02-17 14:15
Updated information on the relaxation of some coronavirus measures domestically and information on relaxation of quarantine for vaccinated UK travellers (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)