Travel requirements
Ready to take a trip soon? The measurements for visiting may differ for each country. On this page you will find the necessary requirements, so you can travel with a peace of mind.
Check your requirements
Want to make sure you have everything you need to board? With KLM’s TravelDoc you can easily check out how the requirements for your trip. Make sure to check your trip shortly before departure, as they can change quickly.
COVID-19 tests
Do I need to get tested on COVID-19 before my flight?
Are you travelling from the Netherlands?
Are you travelling (back) to the Netherlands?
Travelling from a safe area
You do not need to show a negative test result when you’re travelling to the Netherlands from a safe area. You are also not required to self-quarantine when you arrive in the Netherlands.
Travelling from a high-risk area
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.
Mandatory quarantine declaration
Do you have a transfer in the Netherlands?
Access to the Netherlands
You may be requested 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.
Mandatory information for your test result
Your COVID-19 test result should be in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or Dutch. Make sure your COVID-19 test document includes the following:
- Type of test: this must be a COVID-19 NAAT test for COVID-19.
- Your test result: the test result must be negative.
- Your first and last name, as stated in your passport.
- Date and time the test was conducted: this must have been no more than 72 hours before arrival in The Netherlands.
- Name and contact information of the institute or laboratory that conducted the test.
When is it not necessary to show a COVID-19 test result?
- If the passenger is younger than 13 years.
If you come from one of the countries listed as safe . See a full list of all exceptions on the website of the Dutch authorities .
Where can I find a testing centre?
If you need a negative COVID-19 test result before departure, please check these links for test locations all around the world. Or scroll down this page and select your country.
Can I get a free COVID-19 test?
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 travel.
Because of a delayed flight, my COVID-19 tests are no longer valid. What should I do now?
Your negative COVID-19 test result can be accepted up to 96 hours before arrival if it can be made clear that the journey was delayed and the reason was beyond the passenger's control. The pre-departure rapid test remains valid in such cases.
Vaccines against COVID-19
I am already vaccinated for COVID-19, do I still need to get tested?
I have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Do I still need quarantine upon arrival?
Other travel requirements
Do I need to fill out a health declaration?
All passengers travelling from, via or to the Netherlands need to fill out a health declaration. This form will appear while checking in: on klm.com, at the self-service kiosk, the KLM app and the check-in desk.
Do I need to submit a quarantine declaration?
Worldwide test locations
Do you need a negative (rapid) test result for travel? Please select the country of your departure below.