{"id":24520,"date":"2026-10-15T13:03:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T13:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalairportconcierge.com\/?p=24520"},"modified":"2026-10-15T13:03:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T13:03:43","slug":"amsterdam-schiphol-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalairportconcierge.com\/ru\/amsterdam-schiphol-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"Connecting Through Schiphol: Passport Control, EES and What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A Schiphol connection is simple when you know which route you are on. This guide explains when you pass passport control, what the new EU Entry\/Exit System (EES) means for your transfer, and how a Meet and Greet<\/a> makes the walk between flights easier.<\/p>

First, know your route<\/h2>

What happens at Schiphol depends on where you are coming from and where you are going next. For travelers arriving from the United States, there are two common cases.<\/p>

Your next flight stays in Europe (Schengen area).<\/strong> If you fly from New York to Amsterdam and then on to Rome, Paris or Barcelona, you enter the Schengen area at Schiphol. That means you pass passport control in Amsterdam, not at your final stop.<\/p>

Your next flight leaves Europe.<\/strong> If you fly from the United States to Amsterdam and then on to Cape Town, Dubai or London, you can stay in the international transit area. In that case you do not pass passport control at Schiphol. Some nationalities still need an airport transit visa, so check your passport’s rules before you fly.<\/p>

What EES means for your connection<\/h2>

The EU Entry\/Exit System (EES) records non-EU travelers when they enter the Schengen area for a short stay. Since April 10, 2026, registration is required for non-EU travelers across all Schengen countries.<\/p>

If your connection takes you into Schengen, your first EES registration happens at Schiphol. Border officers record your passport details, a facial image and your fingerprints. Self-service kiosks in the transfer areas let you pre-register, which can save time at the desk.<\/p>

What this means in practice:<\/p>