Key Points
- Reduced validity period of the European Union (EU) COVID-19 vaccination certificate
Overview
Beginning February 8, 2022, the government of the Netherlands will reduce the validity period of the European Union (EU) COVID-19 vaccination certificate from 12 months to nine months (270 days). After nine months, EU vaccination certificate holders will be required to obtain a booster dose for the coronavirus entry pass (CTB) to remain valid for travel to the Netherlands.
The government reduced the validity period of the CTB to nine months to align with European Commission recommendations. The CTB is required when entering certain businesses or hosting events in the Netherlands.
What are the Changes?
The government of the Netherlands announced that it would reduce the validity period of the EU COVID-19 vaccination certificate for travel to the Netherlands to better align the requirements with recommendations from the European Commission on the validity period of the EU COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
Looking Ahead
The government of the Netherlands has yet to determine a validity period for the CTB for individuals who have received a booster dose. Continue to check the government of the Netherlands’ website for the latest updates and information.
