Would you like to cross the border quickly at Schiphol? Use the eGates. These are automated gates that scan your passport and check your face. This allows you to start your journey or return home more quickly. You can find the eGates at arrivals, departures, and transfer areas.
Who can use the eGates?
You can use the eGate if you are 14 years or older and have a passport with a chip. You can recognize the chip by the camera symbol on the front of your passport. Additionally, you must have the nationality of one of the following countries:
European Union and Schengen countries
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Other countries
Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
An identity card (ID card) does not work at the automated gates. Please visit a manned border booth instead.
How does it work?
The process depends on your passport and whether you are arriving or departing.
Travelers from European Union and Schengen countries
If you have the nationality of one of the European countries listed above, you can always use the eGates directly upon arrival and departure.
Travelers from other countries
For travelers from countries such as the United States or the United Kingdom, the process is as follows:
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Upon arrival at Schiphol: you first register for the Entry/Exit System (EES) at a self-service kiosk. Here you scan your passport and provide your fingerprints. After this registration, you can proceed through the eGate. Have you already registered in the Entry/Exit System during a previous visit? Then you can use the eGate directly.
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Upon departure from Schiphol: you can use the eGate directly. The check for the Entry/Exit System is handled automatically within the gate. You no longer need to visit a booth.
Tips for a quick check
The check at the eGate only takes a few seconds. Follow these steps:
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remove your passport from its cover;
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place the page with your photo on the scanner;
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remove your glasses, hat, or face mask;
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look directly into the camera.
If the automated check is unsuccessful, a Marechaussee officer will assist you at the booth.
Why is an eGate sometimes closed?
Sometimes eGates are closed for maintenance or due to a technical issue. The Marechaussee may also decide to close the gates if it is busier at the manned booths. This helps us keep the waiting times as short as possible for everyone.
Your privacy
Your personal data is stored for a maximum of 24 hours after crossing the border, after which it is automatically deleted. Data may only be retained longer in the event of a specific police investigation. Further details can be found in our privacy statement.