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Travel chaos in the Netherlands: border controls until December 2025!
Find out everything about the extended border controls in the Netherlands until December 2025 and their impact on travelers.
Travel chaos in the Netherlands: border controls until December 2025!
The situation at the Dutch borders remains tense as border controls, introduced since December 2024, have been extended until December 9, 2025. These measures were originally only planned until the beginning of June 2025. The aim is to combat irregular migration and cross-border crime. These decisions are the result of recommendations from the Dutch Ministry for Asylum and Migration and affect both the border with Belgium and with Germany.
Travelers should be prepared for checks to be carried out both mobile and stationary. This can lead to significant delays at border crossings. Main transport routes that are often used by holidaymakers are particularly affected. Report like that Mercury that important holiday routes such as the A1, A4 and A10 will be faced with numerous construction sites until at least autumn 2025.
Important information for travelers
In order to cross borders without any problems, it is strongly recommended to have a valid passport or ID card handy. This also applies to children who need their own ID card from birth. Expired documents or driving licenses will not be recognized as sufficient. It should be particularly noted that as part of the controls, documents on trains and at airports can also be randomly checked, which can result in additional delays.
The Royal Marechaussee carries out the checks based on risk analysis, which means travelers can expect unpredictable waiting times, especially on busy routes. In addition, from August 22, 2025, the A12 between Arnhem and Utrecht will be closed for ten days, requiring a diversion of at least one hour.
Economic and social impacts
The Working Group of European Border Regions (AGEG) has warned of the negative effects of the extended border controls. These could bring economic disadvantages for the border regions and reduce social cohesion. The AEBR advocates alternative solutions and increased cross-border cooperation instead of unilaterally ordered controls.
Travelers should allow more time not only when entering the Netherlands, but also when returning to Germany. Given the tense situation, it is advisable to plan the trip in advance and allow sufficient buffer time for the duration of the controls.