Travelling to the Netherlands: EU entry ban and exemptions

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a European entry ban is in effect for some people, barring them from travelling to the European Union or the Schengen area. You may only travel to the Netherlands if the purpose of your trip falls under one of the exemption categories.

EU entry ban exemption categories
Family members who are exempt from the EU entry ban
Temporary arrangement for partners in long-distance relationships
Exemptions to the entry ban for elite athletes and their support staff

Exemption to the entry ban for professional journalists
Exemption to the entry ban for researchers
Exemptions to the entry ban in the interests of the Dutch economy and society
Exemptions to the entry ban for professionals in the cultural and creative sectors