COVID-19: US added to ‘very high-risk list,’ entry requirements increased

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Dutch government has added the U.S. to its “very high-risk country list,” increasing entry requirements for U.S. travelers.

Key Points:

• Individuals who do not live in the Netherlands and are traveling from a very high-risk country without a “variant of concern” must:
  • Be fully vaccinated.
  • Have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours or a negative rapid test taken within 24 hours of departure.
  • Quarantine for ten days upon arrival regardless of vaccination status. Quarantines can be shortened if travelers test negative on day five after arrival.
  • Complete a health declaration form if traveling by air.
• Individuals who live in the Netherlands and have visited a very high-risk country without a variant of concern must:
  • Have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours or a negative rapid test taken within 24 hours of departure.
  • Must self-quarantine for ten days unless an exemption is met. Quarantines can be shortened if travelers take a test on day five of arrival.
  • Complete a health declaration form if traveling by air.

Additional Information: More information regarding the Netherlands entry requirements can be found here.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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