AMS transit/connection questions [merged thread]
Aug 21, 2021, 3:17 pm
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Won't be doing much besides getting a hotel and maybe getting something to eat.
Everything is ticketed on one single ticket/PNR. It'll be an overnight connection (less than 24 hours). Booked it through FlyingBlue miles - it had an option of an overnight connection. Didn't want to do the 5 am flight :-). The thing I was wondering most was if I could use that same test that was done in Lisbon for my flight the next day to the US (assuming the tests and timing work out for both cases). Not sure if because Portugal and Holland are all schengen, that the test Wcan be taken in any of the countries. Or if the test has to be done in the country that you'll be immediately departing back from (ie. Holland).
A little complicated :-)
Everything is ticketed on one single ticket/PNR. It'll be an overnight connection (less than 24 hours). Booked it through FlyingBlue miles - it had an option of an overnight connection. Didn't want to do the 5 am flight :-). The thing I was wondering most was if I could use that same test that was done in Lisbon for my flight the next day to the US (assuming the tests and timing work out for both cases). Not sure if because Portugal and Holland are all schengen, that the test Wcan be taken in any of the countries. Or if the test has to be done in the country that you'll be immediately departing back from (ie. Holland).
A little complicated :-)
The bigger issue is whether you can enter the Netherlands for your overnight hotel stay (and perhaps dinner). You're already in Schengen, but different countries now have different rules regarding admissibility (USA passport as a tourist?) and testing/quarantine rules, which can change very quickly.
Aug 22, 2021, 10:36 pm
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The Netherlands currently considers Portugal to be a high risk area within EU/Schengen, but this just means that you need proof of vaccination/test/recovery to enter. No quarantine upon arrival, so there is no problem leaving the airport overnight and coming back.
The test for the US must be done before the first flight on the ticket that will eventually take you to the US. Because probably the only time anyone will ask for it is when you check-in for that first flight in Lisbon. I'll bet that when you try to check-in online, your airline will not issue you an electronic boarding pass (that would allow you to go right to the gate with hand baggage only). Because they need to make sure you go to the check-in counter and show your test result for the US.
When you arrive in the US, no one will ask you anything about Covid… At least this was my experience as a US citizen. Maybe foreign visitors get more scrutiny.
The test for the US must be done before the first flight on the ticket that will eventually take you to the US. Because probably the only time anyone will ask for it is when you check-in for that first flight in Lisbon. I'll bet that when you try to check-in online, your airline will not issue you an electronic boarding pass (that would allow you to go right to the gate with hand baggage only). Because they need to make sure you go to the check-in counter and show your test result for the US.
When you arrive in the US, no one will ask you anything about Covid… At least this was my experience as a US citizen. Maybe foreign visitors get more scrutiny.
Sep 5, 2021, 9:13 am
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Connecting Through AMS - Covid
Sorry if this has already been asked, but I could not find any recent info on the board. I am flying SEA>AMS>IST in a couple weeks. I am fully vaccinated. The Netherlands recently changed their Covid restrictions for the US. In some places I am seeing that US resident's cannot transit through AMS and in others I am seeing it's still allowed with differing information on whether you need to have a negative test (PCR within 72 hours of departure or Antigen within 24 hours of departure). Anyone know for sure?
Sep 5, 2021, 9:36 am
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Yes, it's confusing. This sorta seems to indicate you may transit -- https://www.government.nl/topics/cor...hanging-planes
While this seems to indicate a quarantine is necessary even for transit -- https://www.government.nl/topics/cor...-or-short-stay
Or maybe you just need to fill out the quarantine declaration, but are not actually required to quarantine if you are just transiting -- https://www.government.nl/topics/cor...ory-quarantine
While this seems to indicate a quarantine is necessary even for transit -- https://www.government.nl/topics/cor...-or-short-stay
Or maybe you just need to fill out the quarantine declaration, but are not actually required to quarantine if you are just transiting -- https://www.government.nl/topics/cor...ory-quarantine
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Sep 5, 2021, 9:55 am
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You'll need to fill out the form, but will simply put TRANSIT as reason for exemption. (As long as you don't leave the international transit area)
You'll only need PCR test if Turkey requires it unless you want to exit international transit area. If you do plan as long as under 12hrs you dont need to quarantine. However you're expected to isolate unless necessary. Ie no catching train to Amsterdam Red light district for a little fun.
You'll only need PCR test if Turkey requires it unless you want to exit international transit area. If you do plan as long as under 12hrs you dont need to quarantine. However you're expected to isolate unless necessary. Ie no catching train to Amsterdam Red light district for a little fun.
Sep 5, 2021, 10:13 am
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While this seems to indicate a quarantine is necessary even for transit -- https://www.government.nl/topics/cor...-or-short-stay
EU entry ban exemption categories
Transit, transfer
- You are travelling through the Netherlands to a non-EU/Schengen area country. You must prove that you have a connecting flight to a country outside the Schengen area. The connecting flight must depart within 48 hours of your arrival in Amsterdam. You must not leave the airport’s international transit zone in this period. Please note: the United Kingdom (UK) is not part of the EU/Schengen area.
Sep 5, 2021, 10:28 am
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Yes, they make it very difficult (which is why I asked) They list all the forbidden (inc. Travellers from high risk countries like US) and then have a separate link to follow for exemptions. That rabbit hole took me to this :
EU entry ban exemption categories
Transit, transfer
- You are travelling through the Netherlands to a non-EU/Schengen area country. You must prove that you have a connecting flight to a country outside the Schengen area. The connecting flight must depart within 48 hours of your arrival in Amsterdam. You must not leave the airport’s international transit zone in this period. Please note: the United Kingdom (UK) is not part of the EU/Schengen area.
Sep 6, 2021, 8:57 am
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Yes, they make it very difficult (which is why I asked) They list all the forbidden (inc. Travellers from high risk countries like US) and then have a separate link to follow for exemptions. That rabbit hole took me to this :
EU entry ban exemption categories
Transit, transfer
- You are travelling through the Netherlands to a non-EU/Schengen area country. You must prove that you have a connecting flight to a country outside the Schengen area. The connecting flight must depart within 48 hours of your arrival in Amsterdam. You must not leave the airport’s international transit zone in this period. Please note: the United Kingdom (UK) is not part of the EU/Schengen area.
1) Are US citizens traveling from the US to a non-EU/Schengen country allowed to transit via AMS? FWIW, I am fully vaccinated, and will do a RT-PCR test 72 hours before departure.
2) If "yes" to #1, do I still need to fill the Quarantine Declaration Form?
Please share your experience. Thanks!
Sep 6, 2021, 10:42 am
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I am transiting BCN - AMS - USA in 2 weeks. Obviously I have to have a negative COVID test to return to USA. Do I need to fill out some form as well? So many changes lately. Hard to keep up with it all.
Sep 6, 2021, 12:03 pm
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I have a JFK-AMS-DEL flight later this month, and I am still a bit confused:
1) Are US citizens traveling from the US to a non-EU/Schengen country allowed to transit via AMS? FWIW, I am fully vaccinated, and will do a RT-PCR test 72 hours before departure.
2) If "yes" to #1, do I still need to fill the Quarantine Declaration Form?
Please share your experience. Thanks!
1) Are US citizens traveling from the US to a non-EU/Schengen country allowed to transit via AMS? FWIW, I am fully vaccinated, and will do a RT-PCR test 72 hours before departure.
2) If "yes" to #1, do I still need to fill the Quarantine Declaration Form?
Please share your experience. Thanks!
2) Yes, all passengers, regardless of vaccination status, must also complete a Health Declaration Form AND a quarantine form before arrival.
Noone is really looking into that anyway, already saw people fill in stupid/political incorrect quarantine adresses like the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 147 or Euterpestraat 99 in Amsterdam.
The usual QR code (proof of vaccination, test or recovery) from your coronacheck app will do (& health declaration as usual. If you fly with KLM/HV that's done automatically when you OLCI)
Sep 6, 2021, 1:51 pm
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I have a JFK-AMS-DEL flight later this month, and I am still a bit confused:
1) Are US citizens traveling from the US to a non-EU/Schengen country allowed to transit via AMS? FWIW, I am fully vaccinated, and will do a RT-PCR test 72 hours before departure.
2) If "yes" to #1, do I still need to fill the Quarantine Declaration Form?
Please share your experience. Thanks!
1) Are US citizens traveling from the US to a non-EU/Schengen country allowed to transit via AMS? FWIW, I am fully vaccinated, and will do a RT-PCR test 72 hours before departure.
2) If "yes" to #1, do I still need to fill the Quarantine Declaration Form?
Please share your experience. Thanks!
"People with a layover in the Netherlands on their journey from a very high risk area to another country. Plane, train, bus or coach passengers must not leave the airport, train station or bus/coach station during the layover. Those travelling by car must stay in the vehicle except for short necessary stops, for example for fuel." Documents required are the Quarantine Declaration and ticket.There are some other very interesting quarantine exemptions on this page for stays in the Netherlands, looks like business travellers should be able to claim an exemption based on the language on the website. I personally will be visiting my parents in the Netherlands and that is an exemption reason as well.
Sep 6, 2021, 3:05 pm
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I transited AMS from NBO in March when the borders were totally shut. Not a big deal at all.
Sep 6, 2021, 3:27 pm
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So is transit allowed from US only if you are going to non-EU/Schengen countries? Or can you transit to EU/Schengen countries countries as long as you have vaccination and negative test result and meet whatever entry requirements they have for US pax?