Originally Posted by
Sjoerd
The South Americans are free to do whatever they like, but I am glad my fellow Schengen-Europeans are still using common sense (in this area

) and let tourists from many countries (including US citizens) in with minimal hassle. I am always happy when my friends from different countries report that they were pleasantly surprised by the easy entry they experienced at AMS.
Of the passport control checks where I have most frequently encountered the most pleasant personnel on arrival as a foreigner, AMS is certainly up there as good. Far better than some other Schengen airports.