Information from the Government of The Netherlands

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Travelling to the Netherlands

Tourists and foreign travellers from countries where the health risks are similar to or lower than in the Netherlands can enter the Netherlands.

Testing for coronavirus

If you have symptoms such as a cold, cough, fever or sudden loss of smell or taste, you can get tested to see if you are infected with coronavirus.

New minimum wage

The government adjusts the amount of the minimum wage twice a year. As of 1 July 2021 there is a new minimum wage.

News

Lilit Martirosyan, winner of the 2020 Human Rights Tulip, to open community centre for transgender people and sex workers

15-10-2021 | 15:41

‘Since winning the Human Rights Tulip in 2020 I’ve felt stronger and more protected, knowing that the Dutch government is on my ...

Joint statement by Knoops’ Advocaten, on behalf of their client Mr Poch, and Minister of Justice and Security Grapperhaus

11-10-2021 | 14:01

Minister of Justice and Security (Ferd) Grapperhaus, representing the State of the Netherlands, and Mr J.A. (Julio) Poch have ...

Almost 3 million minor traffic offences recorded in the second four-month period of 2021

06-10-2021 | 09:51

In the second four-month period of 2021 (May–August), 2,977,737 minor traffic offences were penalised under the Traffic ...

Informal meeting Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands on crisis and disaster management

01-10-2021 | 19:29

Both the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent floods have had a major impact in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. All three ...

Minister Broekers-Knol takes important step in cooperation on migration with Egypt

01-10-2021 | 14:38

The Netherlands and Egypt have signed a letter of intent regarding their broad cooperation on migration. Minister Broekers-Knol ...

Expo 2020 Dubai open: first world exhibition in Gulf Region

30-09-2021 | 09:06

After being postponed for more than a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Expo 2020 Dubai will finally open to visitors this ...