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COVID news for meetings and conferences

Read about the current situation and how it applies to hosting meetings and conferences in the Netherlands.

Last updated: 24 March 2022 

All indoor and outdoor public spaces such as conference centres, hotels, restaurants, bars and museums are open without limitations.

Travelling to the Netherlands 

Different rules apply depending on the country you are travelling from and whether you are resident of a country in the EU/Schengen. Some travellers will be required to present proof of vaccination or recovery when travelling to the Netherlands.  

People travelling to the Netherlands no longer have to self-quarantine on arrival. Read the Dutch government's advice for travelling to the Netherlands from abroad for more details on specific countries and exemptions. 

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Read these instructions for departing from Schiphol before your travels, and check the airport website Schiphol.nl for the latest information about flights to Amsterdam. We recommend always visiting your airline's website to confirm any additional rules that may apply.

Getting around in Amsterdam

Allow for extra journey time - that way, if a bus or train is too crowded, you can wait and take the next one.

Venues

Find the right venue for your meeting, conference or convention by using our Venue Finder. Some venues have implemented ways to make meetings safer if required. Take a look at examples from RAI Amsterdam and Beurs van Berlage.

Get inspired: innovative events and hybrid meetings 

You can organise a unique, safe and fruitful meeting, conference or event in Amsterdam. Many of Amsterdam's meeting and congress venues hosted impactful events during the pandemic, including events with live audiences as well as innovative hybrid meetings. Read their stories and get inspired.