Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In recent days, reports have been received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding customs checks of passenger luggage arriving in the Netherlands on flights from Israel.

These reports are being examined, including the scope of the checks and the manner in which the decree is actually implemented.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to warn those intending to fly to the Netherlands that they may encounter difficulties and lengthy, offensive luggage checks.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Israeli Embassy in The Hague are monitoring the situation and will update the public according to developments.