The Netherlands implemented temporary border controls at its internal borders with other Schengen countries. These controls, carried out by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, commenced on 9 December 2024, at the direction of the Ministry of Asylum and Migration to combat irregular migration and cross-border crime. Initially introduced for a six-month period, the temporary border controls will be ended on 30 September 2026.
Temporary Border Controls End on 30 September 2026
As of 1 October, checks at the Netherlands’ internal borders will be carried out under the expanded and revised framework for Mobile Security Monitoring (MTV). The temporary internal border controls introduced at the end of 2024 will end on 30 September.
This page was last updated on 29 September 2026.