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Important information concerning COVID-19 in the Netherlands:
Further easing of coronavirus measures
In recent weeks, coronavirus infection rates have once again increased. However, the current variant is making people less ill and the number of people being admitted to intensive care is limited. So the government has decided to further ease the current measures. However, certain advice will remain in force. The government has not yet decided when next it will review the measures. It will continue to monitor the situation closely.More information can be found on the website of the Government of the Netherlands.
Validity coronavirus entry pass changed from February 8 2022
Starting February 8th, the validity of the Dutch coronavirus entry pass (CTB) will, as far as possible, be aligned with the International Digital COVID Certificate (EU DCC), says Ernst Kuipers, Minister of Public Health, Welfare and Sport. The vaccination certificate is valid until 270 days after completion of full vaccination. This applies to everyone aged 18 and over. The recovery certificate is valid for up to 180 days after the positive test. The validity period for booster vaccination has not yet been determined. This applies to everyone.
More information can be found on the website of the Government of the Netherlands.
Travel advisories for many countries to change colour
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will no longer issue travel advisories based solely on a country’s coronavirus situation. Instead it will once again take all security and health risks into consideration. This means that travel outside Europe will soon become easier. From 25 February, travellers arriving in the Netherlands will no longer be required to self-quarantine.
More information can be found on the website of the Government of the Netherlands.
Steps for getting a COVID Certificate for travel or events using CoronaCheck
If you would like to travel within the European Union, or if you would like to attend an event or activity in the Netherlands, you will usually have to show a negative test result, proof of vaccination or proof of recovery. You can present these using CoronaCheck. The COVID Certificate for travel with CoronaCheck is also known as the EU Digital COVID Certificate.
More information can be found on the website of the Government of the Netherlands.Getting proof of vaccination after being vaccinated outside of the Netherlands
You need proof of vaccination. Most people won't have any trouble retrieving their data via the CoronaCheck app or CoronaCheck.nl. But some people may find that more difficult, because they have been vaccinated outside the Netherlands, for example.
More information can be found on the website of the Government of the Netherlands.Travel Well Prepared: Know what you need to arrange before you travel (back) to the Netherlands.
More information can be found on the website of the Government of the Netherlands.The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) posts weekly COVID-19 figures.