Travel requirements
COVID-19 tests
Do I need to get tested on COVID-19 before my flight?
We advise checking the embassy website of the country you’re visiting. Next to that, you can check our TravelDoc tool to see what you need to prepare for your trip.
Are you travelling to, from, or via the Netherlands?
Check the website of the Dutch government for up-to-date information.
When arriving in the Netherlands, you may be asked to show the needed documents to airport staff or the designated (medical) authorities, such as the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. If you cannot show these documents, you may be denied entry into the Netherlands.
I am already vaccinated for COVID-19. Do I still need to get tested?
Please check TravelDoc to see what applies to your trip. Be sure to check which type of vaccine is accepted and what the minimum time is between the date of your last injection and your date of arrival. In addition, check if your destination allows vaccines from the country in which you have been vaccinated.
Note: scanning the QR code is not yet possible at all airports. Please make sure to bring your vaccination certificate, negative test result, or recovery certificate with you on paper.
Where can I find a testing centre?
If you need a negative COVID-19 test result before departure, please check the below-mentioned websites for test locations all around the world. Or scroll down this page and select your country.
What type of COVID-19 test do I need for travel?
The type of COVID-19 test required varies by destination. Visit TravelDoc to find out which test you will need to take before you can travel.
When do I need to get tested to travel?
The validity period for COVID-19 tests is short: usually a few days before departure or arrival depending on the country. Visit TravelDoc to find out when to get tested before you can travel.
Does my child need a COVID-19 test to travel?
Testing requirements for children depend on the destination country. Please consult TravelDoc to find out if your child needs to be tested for your trip.
I’ve received my test results. What document do I need to show at the airport?
Some countries require a test certificate in digital or printed format, which may include a QR code. This certificate may be different from the result sent by your lab. Visit TravelDoc to verify which document to show at the airport.
Because of a delayed flight, my COVID-19 tests are no longer valid. What should I do now?
Please check TravelDoc for more information, as the requirements differ per country.
Additional travel requirements
I have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Do I still need quarantine upon arrival?
Different measures apply to each country. Please check TravelDoc to see which type of vaccine is accepted and what the minimum time is between the date of your last injection and your date of arrival. In addition, check if your destination allows vaccines from the country in which you have been vaccinated.
Travelling (back) to the Netherlands? You can also check the website of the Dutch government.
Do I need to fill out a health declaration when travelling to, from, or via the Netherlands?
All passengers travelling to, from, or via the Netherlands need to fill out a health declaration. You’ll fill out this form while checking in via KLM.com, the KLM app, at the self-service kiosk at the airport, or the check-in desk. You don’t need to bring a paper copy of the health declaration.
Do I need to submit a quarantine declaration when travelling to, from, or via the Netherlands?
Currently, there are no countries with a new virus variant of concern. Self-quarantining is no longer required, and you do not have to fill in a declaration. If you are travelling back from a country where a new virus variant of concern is emerging, you will be required to self-quarantine upon your return. Do the travel check if you want more information about travelling (back) during corona.
Transfers
Need to transfer to another flight? Watch our video and find out what to do to smoothly continue your journey.
Worldwide test locations
Do you need a negative (rapid) test result for travel? Please select the country of your departure below to find a test location near you. Are you looking for a test location in another country? Select another country from the list.