Latest COVID19 Informations for your Successful Conference Participation

August 20, 2021 by Victor de Beur

The health and well-being of our SEMANTiCS participants is a top priority. We strictly follow the measures that the Dutch government have announced for the Netherlands.

Travelling to the Netherlands

Visitors travelling from countries on the Dutch government's "safe list" are welcome in the Netherlands. Some travellers will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result when travelling to the Netherlands and quarantine on arrival. Visit https://reopen.europa.eu/en to picture your travel situation. For more details on specific countries and exemptions go to the travel planer of the dutch government

At the conference and in town

Currently, most restrictions have been lifted and locations are open for events, as long as at all times, a 1.5 meters distance is observed. (see https://www.iamsterdam.com/). Wearing masks in public transport is mandatory.

Travelling from the Netherlands 

See https://reopen.europa.eu/en for information about travelling from the Netherlands.

Free PCR testing

People travelling abroad from the Netherlands in July and August can get (PCR) tested for free. This includes non-Dutch visitors. You can find more information at www.government.nl. There you can also find testing locations.
The nearest to Meervaart in Amsterdam is at RAI Europaplein 22 Amsterdam, entree F