Check if you need a visa
When visiting the Netherlands for a maximum of 90 days you may need a short-stay Schengen visa. Please consult the following list to check if you should apply for a visa. Information on how to apply for a visa can be found here. Even if you do not need a visa, there are rules on travelling to the Netherlands without a visa.
Travelling by Train
Amsterdam Central Station is your destination if you are travelling to the Netherlands by train. Click here to plan your train travels from almost any European destination to Amsterdam city centre.
Travelling by Airplane
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the main Dutch airport with many European and intercontinental flight connections. You can reach the city centre of Amsterdam within 15 minutes by train. Schiphol station is located directly below the airport.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Eindhoven Airport manage low-cost airlines and have good connections with other European cities. From both airports it’s easy to travel to Amsterdam by public transport.
Click here to plan your trip from the airport to Amsterdam city centre.
iPRES 2019 Discount on Airfare
If you choose to fly to iPRES 2019 with AIR FRANCE or KLM, you can receive up to 15% discount on your ticket. Discounts apply to a large selection of public fares on international flights on AIR FRANCE, KLM and their partner airlines with an AIR FRANCE or KLM flight number.
Want to travel green?
For many in our community flying is the only option of getting to iPRES2019. If you would consider compensating for CO2 emissions of your trip, here are a few suggestions: You can calculate the carbon footprint of your trip here and possibly compensate through the certified projects of Gold Standard or a Dutch organisation like GreenSeat.