NZ government advice for Netherlands

When travelling to Netherlands, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Netherlands.

The Netherlands shares with the rest of Europe a threat from terrorism. The Dutch National Coordinator for Counterterrorism maintains a national terrorism threat level for the Netherlands.

New Zealanders in the Netherlands are advised to remain alert, pay attention to personal security and monitor the media and other local information sources for potential risks to safety and security.

Several incidents over the last year have demonstrated that large gatherings and demonstrations in the Netherlands have the potential to turn unruly and violent without notice. New Zealanders are advised to avoid all protests, demonstrations and rallies.

New Zealanders travelling or resident in the Netherlands should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place.

New Zealanders travelling or resident in the Netherlands are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Contact details are

Street Address Eisenhowerlaan 77, 2517KK, The Hague, the Netherlands
Telephone +31 70 346 9324 Facsimile +31 70 363 2983
Email nzemb@xs4all.nl
Website New Zealand Embassy The Hague website [external link]
Office Hours Mon - Fri 0900 - 1230 hrs, 1330 - 1730 hrs