Do I need to go through passport control in Amsterdam?


Do I need to go through passport control in Amsterdam? Most travellers at Schiphol have to pass through passport control, except those travelling to or from a Schengen country. However, you should always carry a valid passport or identity card when travelling by air. Please do not forget to check whether you need other travel documents, such as a visa.


Do you have to go through passport control within Europe?

The Schengen area comprises 27 European countries. There is normally no passport control on the borders between these countries. If you have a valid visa or residence permit in one of these countries, you can also visit the other Schengen countries.


Is 1 hour enough time between flights in Amsterdam?

You should have plenty of time to get to your connecting flight. Minimum transfer times at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol are 40 minutes for Schengen flights and 50 minutes for non-Schengen flights.


How long does it take to get through passport control?

For the vast majority of passengers the immigration process only takes a few minutes, though lines can get long if many international flights arrive around the same time. Once you land, just follow the signs (and other passengers) to the immigration area.


Can you go back through passport control?

Passport control, that will depend, but you would need to pass through it again to be readmitted to the country and some places may not allow you that. What are the things that you cannot bring into an airport but can carry them onto your flight from outside of the airport's security check point area?


Is 1 hour enough for connecting flights in Amsterdam?

The minimum required transfer time at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is usually around 50 minutes. Please note, though, that if you travel to a non-Schengen country, you'll need to go through additional security checks, which might require more time.


Is Amsterdam airport easy to navigate?

Answer — Yes, You Will Make Your Flight Schiphol is an easy airport to navigate. There is plenty of signage to point you to the plane and immigration is well staffed. For an international to Schengen connection, 75 minutes is more than adequate.