Dutch travelers who are stranded abroad due to the global measures against the coronavirus can register in a special opened for that purpose today. website from the government. Then the travel industry, airlines, insurers and government get to work to help you return safely.

The new central hotline for Special Assistance Abroad is a joint initiative of the travel industry, insurers, airlines and the national government to help stranded Dutch travelers. You can also do this 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling +31 247 247 247. However, keep in mind that it is currently busy due to the circumstances, so they may not be able to help immediately.

In some countries, the borders are temporarily closed. The advice of the hotline is therefore to check whether your stay abroad is necessary and whether there are (still) possibilities to go home. In many countries, flights are canceled due to the corona virus. However, this does not mean that all journeys are impossible. 

For example, it is possible that travel over land is still allowed, or that you can fly from another airport or another destination in Europe. The reporting center advises you to look carefully at all possible transport options to return. If necessary, contact your travel organization or airline and use the options offered.

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