IBC2021 Show Entry Requirements FAQs

The rules for entering the Netherlands depend on whether you are travelling from inside or outside the European Union (EU) and which risk level is assigned to your country of departure. Please see this handy  travel checklist to see which rules apply to you. 

In some cases, you may need a negative pre-departure COVID test result before traveling to the Netherlands. You will need to pay any costs associated with getting a COVID test yourself. You can find information about  locations abroad where you can get these tests done. Please note that the information on this page may not be complete and is subject to change. Please also see the Dutch Government website for information on the  exemptions. 

If you are travelling to the Netherlands from another EU country that is deemed safe, no travel rules apply when you enter the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, you must comply with the Dutch COVID measures. Please see the  travel checklist for entry from the EU to see what rules apply to you. 

If you are travelling to the Netherlands from a country outside of the EU, please be aware of the EU entry ban that applies to those countries. You may enter the Netherlands if the purpose of your trip falls under one of the exemption categories.  

If you are fully vaccinated and the country of your departure is not deemed very high risk, you can enter the Netherlands. Please see the travel checklist for entry from the outside the EU to see what rules apply to you. 

From 22 September onwards, you do not need to quarantine if you are fully vaccinated. 

If you are not fully vaccinated, you may be exempt from the mandatory quarantine requirement depending on the purpose of your trip. Check the details and exemption categories. 

Since 1 July you can use  The European Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) to enter the Netherlands. You need a QR-code to proof that you have been vaccinated against COVID-19, have tested negative or have already been infected and are therefore protected.  

EU attendees can show their proof of full vaccination, a negative test or proof of recovery by using the The EU Digital COVID Certificate via the CoronaCheck app.  

NON-EU attendees can show a paper copy of their proof of full vaccination, a negative test or proof of recovery. 

You must have been tested no more than 24 hours before your entry to IBC2021. The test result is valid for 24 hours. Please ensure you  obtain a new test result if you plan to visit IBC2021 the next day. The same rules apply for entry to Amsterdam cafés, bars, restaurants (excluding takeaways) and nightclubs. 

As of October 1, you can no longer get a ‘test for travel’ for free. Those who require a test for travel, due to regulations of their return country, can book an appointment for ‘test for travel’ PCR or rapid antigen with a commercial test provider. Read more about  using a negative test result to generate COVID Certificate for travel. Result of PCR test can take up to 24 hours, so please ensure you arrange the test in time before travelling. 

The cost of ‘Testing for Access’ is currently covered by the Dutch Government. With this, there is no cost to you as a visitor. You can get a free ‘Test for Access’ by booking an appointment at one of Amsterdam test centres.  

Testing for access to the event for attendees who need to test every 24 hours can also be done at the RAI Amsterdam. There will be a testing centre in the Europa Foyer. All appointments must be booked via https://www.testenvoortoegang.org/. Testing for access (Antigen Test) will be free of charge (costs are covered by Dutch Government). Please allow at least 15 minutes for the Antigen test results.

Other testing for access location are also available throughout Amsterdam via https://www.testenvoortoegang.org/.

Please note the postcode of the RAI 1078 GZ. The RAI will then pop up as test location.

You can find these on the  Embassies, consulates and other representations section of the Dutch government website. Please enter your country in the search box to retrieve the contact details.