Netherlands
Warnings and insurance
Check separate travel advice pages for advice on travel to the constituent countries and special municipalities in the Dutch Caribbean.
Disruption to Eurostar services
Eurostar services between the UK and the Netherlands are severely disrupted following a fire near Rotterdam Central station.
Eurostar has advised passengers not to attempt to travel to, or from, the Netherlands on the Eurostar until 3 July 2026.
If you are planning to travel between the UK and the Netherlands, check the latest information with your travel operator before you travel and the latest updates on the Eurostar website.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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Update history
2026-06-30 14:47
New information about disruption to Eurostar services (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-04-10 10:29
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2026-02-18 11:35
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-12-31 14:35
Removal of information about Channel Tunnel travel disruption.
2025-12-30 13:37
Addition of information about Channel Tunnel travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-12-10 13:19
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-10-06 16:14
Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-07-30 15:14
Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-07-15 16:20
Information updated about temporary border controls when entering Netherlands, and when leaving Netherlands into Belgium (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-06-12 16:46
Addition of information that on 24 and 25 June the 2025 NATO Summit will take place in The Hague. Security measures will be in place from Sunday 22 June (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-06-04 17:11
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through airports. New information on organised crime (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through airports. New information on organised crime (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-03-28 16:52
Removal of information on a stabbing incident in central Amsterdam.
2025-03-27 16:10
Information on a stabbing incident in central Amsterdam. If you’re in the immediate area follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor local media (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-03-17 14:27
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
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)