Netherlands to scrap pre-departure testing rules

From Wednesday (23 March), arrivals will no longer have to provide evidence of a negative pre-departure test for Covid-19.

The new rules will apply regardless of people’s vaccination status.

In an update to its travel advice for the country, the FCDO said: "From 23 March, all travellers from the UK to the Netherlands will not require a negative pre-departure test for travel, regardless of their vaccination status."

Currently, all arrivals must show evidence of either a negative PCR test taken up to 48 hours prior to departure, or a negative antigen test taken up to 24 hours prior to departure.

There is currently no quarantine requirement for those travelling to the Netherlands from the UK.