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The Netherlands has opened its borders with 12 EU countries since June 15, including Lithuania.
The Netherlands, which closed its borders due to the coronavirus pandemic, decided to open them to the first 12 countries of the European Union, including Lithuania, on June 15, the Dutch news portal reported on Friday.
“The Netherlands will open its borders to citizens of some European countries starting June 15. To date, the authorities have selected the 12 EU countries with the lowest rates of coronavirus infection, but 16 more will be added to list before July 5, ”the publication said.
To his knowledge, in the first stage, the Netherlands will open its borders to Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Slovenia, Croatia, Bulgaria and Italy.
France, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Cyprus, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Norway, Poland, Romania, Greece and Slovakia could be added to the list at a later stage.
“As regards Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom, citizens of these countries will not be able to visit the Netherlands in the near future. The authorities postponed the decision indefinitely. The opening of the borders will depend on the epidemiological situation in these countries “Dutch News noted.
According to the publication, tourists visiting the Netherlands after June 15 must comply with all health security measures. Also, they must reserve a place in a hotel or guesthouse in advance: they may not be allowed at the border without a confirmed reservation.
The Netherlands Tourism Board (NBTC) predicts that the number of foreign tourists in the country will decrease by 60% this year compared to last year.
“Despite the opening of the borders, the tourism industry has been greatly affected by the crisis. Therefore, together with measures to support the tourism industry, we are preparing a tourism recovery plan,” the publication quotes NBTC President Jos Wranken.
Wranken added that about 40 percent. Foreign tourists come to the Netherlands from Germany and Belgium.
On March 19, the Netherlands closed its borders to citizens of all countries except EU members. Visits to the country were only possible in an emergency, during a diplomatic mission, as well as for representatives of essential professions, such as health professionals or workers in the transport sector.
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