Definitive lifting
- You left the EU on time
- Outside the EU for at least half the ban
- No serious crimes or danger to public order
- Form 9504 or a letter to the IND
Entry ban
How long is an entry ban?
| Situation | Usual duration |
|---|---|
| Overstay of more than 3 and up to 90 days | 1 year |
| Return decision – no departure in time | 2 years |
| Danger to public order | 10 years |
| Danger to national security | 20 years |
The entry ban starts on the day you leave the EU. Once it has expired and the IND knows you left, the SIS alert is removed.
Lifting
Lift the entry ban early
Temporary lifting
- Important family situations
- Testifying in a court case
- Your own criminal case in the Netherlands
- The SIS alert stays in place
SIS
Check or remove a Schengen (SIS) alert
1
Check
Ask the Dutch police whether an SIS alert about you exists – in any Schengen country.
2
Correct or delete
Data wrong, or the alert should never have been made? Request correction or deletion.
3
Send
To the police Data Protection Officer, PO Box 100, 3970 AC Driebergen – with a copy of your passport.
4
Another country
Alert from another Schengen country? Contact that country’s authorities.
Documents
What to send with a lifting request
Passports
Copies of all passport pages issued since the entry ban.
Travel history
An overview of the countries you visited since the ban.
Clean record
Official statements from those countries: no serious offences.
Translations
Legalised and translated into Dutch, English, French or German.
FAQ
Questions about entry bans and SIS
Can I get a Schengen visa with an entry ban?
No – while the ban and SIS alert apply, a visa will be refused. First lift the ban or have the alert removed.
I left on time. When does the ban end?
From the day you left the EU. Report your departure to the IND with proof, such as stamps and tickets.
Can someone file the request for me?
Yes, with a signed authorisation – we can file and follow it up for you.
EU law
Other EU-law and human-rights routes
Family of an EU citizen
Partner, child or parent of an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen living here.
EU route
Back to the Netherlands with your Dutch partner after living in another EU country.
Information valid for 2026, based on ind.nl, politie.nl and EU law. Every case is different – we check your situation in a free 30-minute call.