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Border controls bring travelers to the borders of chaos!
Travelers to the Netherlands in 2025 will face border controls that could cause chaos and delays.
Border controls bring travelers to the borders of chaos!
Holidaymakers wishing to travel to the Netherlands must be prepared for significant border controls, which have been in force since December 2024. These measures were introduced to combat irregular migration and cross-border crime. The controls were originally supposed to apply until the beginning of June 2025, but they have now been extended until December 9, 2025 Mercury reported.
The Royal Marechaussee assumes responsibility for these controls. Travelers should check the validity of their ID cards or passports before arrival as expired documents will not be accepted. This also applies to children, so families should plan their trip well.
Impact on travel time
There could be significant traffic jams and traffic chaos, especially during the peak travel season in summer. The checks are carried out selectively at the borders, and vehicles can be waved out to checkpoints. In the case of more extensive controls, entire sections of motorway or road may be closed, which can significantly affect travel routes.
Additionally, there are numerous construction sites in the Netherlands that will last until at least autumn 2025, especially around cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague. Important holiday routes are affected, including the A1, A4 and A10 motorways. As an example, from August 22, 2025, the A12 between Arnhem and Utrecht will be closed for ten days, which can lead to additional travel times of at least one hour.
Advanced controls for various modes of transport
Travelers not only have to take delays into account when traveling by car. Increased controls can also be expected when traveling by train or plane. Travel documents are also checked on trains and at airports, which can increase travel time TheWest informed.
With the current high level of controls in sight, travelers should prepare optimally and allow enough time for their arrival in order to enjoy a stress-free holiday in the Netherlands.