Lois Larson
As of 18 July 2021, passengers travelling from Indonesia to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) must present a negative COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test at the airport prior to departure. However, there is conflicting information on whether a negative COVID-19 test is required for other passengers in transit through AMS. Some sources state that a negative COVID-19 test is not required for transit passengers who do not leave the airport and whose connection time is within one day, while others suggest that a negative COVID-19 test is mandatory for all transiting passengers. Additionally, US citizens travelling through AMS to India must fill out the Air Suvidha Form and undergo an RT-PCR test if they are not fully vaccinated. It is recommended to check the latest information on the official website of Schiphol airport and the relevant government websites before planning travel.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Transit allowed? | Yes |
| COVID-19 test required? | Not required if not leaving the airport and connection time is within 1 day. A negative COVID-19 test is required if the connection time is more than 1 day. |
| Quarantine required? | Not required if not leaving the airport and connection time is within 1 day. |
| Transit visa required? | No |
| Other requirements | A 'Vaccine Declaration COVID-19' form, proof of vaccination, and health declaration forms may be required. |
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What You'll Learn
Transit requirements for US citizens
As a US citizen, you do not need a visa for transiting through Amsterdam Airport. However, you may need to meet certain COVID-19 requirements, depending on your travel plans.
If you are transiting through the UK to another international destination, you do not need to quarantine or take a COVID-19 test on arrival or on days 2 and 8. However, you must present the following to your airline before departure:
- A completed Passenger Locator Form
- Proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of departure
If you are transiting through Amsterdam Airport without leaving the airport and your connection time is within one day, you are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test. However, if your transit time is more than 75 minutes, you will be ushered in groups to a designated transit holding area.
Please note that COVID-19 regulations can change frequently, so it is important to check the latest information on the official websites before your travel. Additionally, if your final destination requires a visa, you may need to present it before checking in for your flight.
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COVID-19 testing
In general, transit passengers at Amsterdam Airport who do not leave the airport and have a connection time of less than 24 hours are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test result. However, they may need to present a negative test result or proof of recovery or vaccination if required by their final destination. For example, passengers travelling to Thailand needed to present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure.
Amsterdam Airport has a COVID-19 testing centre located in Arrival Hall 3, offering eligible tests such as PCR, LAMP, TMA, and antigen tests. Passengers can also get a nose and throat swab test for SARS-CoV-2 or checked for antibodies for a charge. Additionally, some airlines, such as Delta, have implemented COVID-tested travel corridors, requiring passengers to test negative for COVID-19 before boarding.
It is important to check the latest information and requirements from official sources, as COVID-19 testing and transit policies can change frequently.
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Quarantine rules
When transiting through Amsterdam Airport, there are a number of quarantine rules that you should be aware of. Firstly, if you are only changing planes and continuing your journey within a day, without leaving the airport, you are generally exempt from showing a negative COVID-19 test result, proof of vaccination, or recovery upon arrival in the Netherlands. However, individual airlines may have their own requirements, so it is important to check with your airline before travelling. Additionally, some countries may require a negative COVID-19 test for incoming travellers, even if the Netherlands does not. For example, passengers transiting through Germany to another country must present a negative COVID-19 test and those entering Indonesia must perform a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test at the airport prior to departure.
If you plan to leave the airport during your layover in Amsterdam, the Dutch government may require you to follow certain quarantine rules and health protocols. All travellers aged 12 or older must fill in a health declaration form and carry it with them. Some airlines allow you to complete this health declaration digitally during check-in. Additionally, travellers coming from high-risk countries may be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result, even if they are only transiting through the Netherlands. It is important to check the latest travel advice and requirements from the Dutch government before your trip.
Upon arrival in the Netherlands, you must follow the COVID-19 rules and recommendations that have been implemented. These rules apply to everyone in the country, including tourists. You must maintain a distance of 1.5 metres from people who are not part of your household and follow hygiene protocols such as frequent handwashing and avoiding handshakes. If you develop symptoms indicative of COVID-19, you should stay at home, get tested, and self-isolate. The Dutch government recommends that you check in online before going to the airport and avoid travelling if you have any COVID-19 symptoms.
The quarantine rules for the Netherlands state that individuals must self-isolate for the duration of their stay or 10 days, whichever is shorter. However, this may vary depending on the traveller's country of origin and vaccination status. For example, travellers from countries with similar or lower health risks than the Netherlands may not need to quarantine upon arrival. It is important to check the latest updates and guidelines from official government sources before planning your trip.
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Transit visa requirements
When transiting through Amsterdam Airport, the visa requirements depend on your nationality and your travel plans. If you are transiting through the international transit area of a German airport and continuing your journey abroad, you may need to take a COVID-19 test. For example, passengers from Indonesia must perform a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test prior to departure. However, transfer passengers are generally exempt from testing. If you are transiting through the UK to another international destination, you do not need to take a COVID-19 test or quarantine.
If you are transiting through Amsterdam Airport and do not leave the airport within a day, you do not need to present a negative COVID-19 test. If your transit time is less than 75 minutes, you will proceed directly to your next boarding gate. If your transit time is more than 75 minutes, you will be taken to a designated transit holding area.
If you are staying in the Netherlands for less than 90 days, you may need a short-stay Schengen visa. To apply for an airport transit visa, the process depends on your country of origin.
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Transit through the UK
If you are transiting through the UK to another international destination, you do not need to quarantine or take a COVID-19 test on arrival or on day 2 and day 8. However, you must present the following to your airline before departure:
- A completed Passenger Locator Form.
- Proof of a negative COVID-19 test (taken within three days of departure).
If you are transiting through London Heathrow, Gatwick, or any other UK airport, you must stay airside (do not pass border control) and go straight through Flight Connections. If you do not pass border control, you will not need to quarantine. If you are flying on two separate tickets, you are still permitted to transit through London.
If you will be transiting landside (entering the UK from outside the Common Travel Area), you must be entering the UK for the sole purpose of continuing a journey to a country outside of the Common Travel Area. You must either remain within your port of entry until your departure from England, or travel directly from your port of entry to another port of departure in England.
From 4 am on 2 August 2021, fully vaccinated visitors from the EU and US were able to travel to England without having to quarantine or take a day 8 test on arrival. Amber arrivals who had been fully vaccinated in the USA and European countries were still required to complete a pre-departure test before arrival into England.
You can also apply for a long-term Visitor in Transit visa if you can prove that you need to frequently pass through the UK in transit over a longer period. Direct Airside Transit visas cost £34, while Visitor in Transit visas cost £62.
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Frequently asked questions
If you are transiting through the airport and not leaving the airport's international transit zone, you do not need to show a negative COVID-19 test. However, if you are a US citizen, you may need to fill out the Air Suvidha Form.
Yes, you must be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or the World Health Organization (WHO).
No, you do not need to quarantine if you are transiting through the airport and have not left the international transit zone.
Yes, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has a COVID-19 testing centre located in Arrival Hall 3.
You may need to provide a completed 'Vaccine Declaration COVID-19' form and proof of vaccination. It is recommended to check the latest information on the official website of the airport and your airline.
