The number of infections and hospitalizations in the Netherlands is sinking significantly due to the Covid-19 vaccination. The government expects that everyone who wants to get vaccinated will have the first dose by mid-July. With the positive sign of the situation, the government has decided to introduce the Step 4 reopening plan as of 26 June 2021:
The obligation to keep a safe distance of 1.5 meters remains.
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The lifting of restrictions on opening hours for restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, venues for art and culture, recreation and sports, etc.
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Face mask requirement dripped in most situations
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No maximum number of visitors at home
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No maximum group size indoor and outdoor
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Work at the office for no more than 50% of regular hours
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Free coronavirus test for people traveling abroad
Current travel situation
Safe countries within the EU/Schengen area
There are no requirements for negative tests or self-quarantine if traveling from the countries mentioned below. A health declaration form must be completed for air travel.
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Austria
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Belgium, apart from the Brussels-Capital Region (from 24 June onwards)
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Bulgaria
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Croatia: until 24 June: the whole country of Croatia, apart from the Sjeverna Hrvatska region including Zagreb
from 24 June onwards: the whole country of Croatia
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Cyprus
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Czech Republic
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Estonia (from 24 June onwards)
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Finland
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France: until 24 June: the island Corsica only
from 24 June onwards: the whole country of France
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Germany
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Greece: the South Aegean Region
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Hungary
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Iceland
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Ireland
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Italy, including Sicily
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Greece: until 24 June: the North Aegean Region and the Ionian Islands Region only
from 24 June onwards: the whole country Greece apart from Athens
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Liechtenstein
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Lithuania (from 24 June onwards)
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Luxembourg
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Malta
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Norway
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Portugal (including the Azores and Madeira)
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Poland
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Romania
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Slovakia
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Slovenia (from 24 June onwards)
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Spain: the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands only
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Switzerland
High-risk area
If you are traveling from one of the high-risk areas, a 10-day self-quarantine is mandatory as well as providing a negative Covid-19 test result. The health declaration form must be completed for air travel. The following countries are considered high risk:
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Argentina
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Bangladesh
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Bolivia
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Brazil
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Chile
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Colombia
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Dominican Republic
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Ecuador
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French Guiana
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Guyana
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India
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Myanmar
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Nepal
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Pakistan
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Panama
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Paraguay
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Peru
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South Africa
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Suriname
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United Kingdom
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Uruguay
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Venezuela