Controls & safety


Security regulations luggage

What kind of things are you and are you not allowed to take with you in your hand luggage or hold baggage? A comprehensive overview of the rules and regulations.

Holidays have to be fun!

A lot of Dutch people encounter problems during their holiday which could have been prevented if they had been better prepared.

Travel safely with your children

To children air travel is just one big adventure, which starts directly upon their arrival at Schiphol. Sometimes they go in search of adventure in the departure hall.

Requirement to declare cash

The European Union (EU) has taken measures to fight money laundering, the funding of terrorists, and other criminal activities.

Help with passport problems

If you have forgotten your Dutch passport or it has expired, you can, in some exceptional circumstances, apply for an emergency document.

Security procedures for departing passengers

Important information about the security procedures

Making a safe escape in the event of an evacuation

In the event that the terminal, or a part thereof, has to be evacuated during your stay at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol because of an emergency, you will be warned of this via the evacuation system.