New rule for Holland?

[ponapay]

Schengen Countries

The countries who are signatories to the Schengen Agreement are (at 16 Novenber 2002):

Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Italy, Luxembourg, Sweden, Norway, France and Germany.

Theoretically there is no requirement for border checks between the agreeing countries. BUT all aliens should register their stay (if over a pre-determined time, or if they intend to work or reside in any country other than their own).

In the case of a yacht staying for a period, say, beyond 3 months then registration should take place.

If approaching the territory from outside then the yacht should make itself knon to the approriate authorities in the country concerned.

 

[ponapay]

Wrong - you are required to report on arrival and departure. But are not subject to customs restrictions (or should not be if for your personal use).

However the rule is more broken than applied, but be very careful if you do anything else wroig the error may be compounded.

 

[VMALLOWS]

Please expand on this. I am not aware of any requirement to report in or out of EU countries unless carrying certain/ excessive items. Please quote the regs.

 

[PeterGibbs]

Re: No new rule for Holland

There are no new rules, only the occasional application of normal European rules, namely, to show identity if required. Brits sometimes forget that our police are more constrained in what they can demand of any citizen by way of identity than on the continent with its different traditions. So for example, German drivers have to carry their driving licences at all times, and face a fine if not. And no doubt in time the liberals in the UK will be beaten back and we will also have to conform - and why not?

I, along with many other sailors, have been (summer 2001) subject to rigorous passport checking near the Polish border in Germany. The reasons are obvious.

Take some form of identity at all times on the Continent - it saves misunderstandings and ensures maximum free holiday time! Especially if you happen to have dressed down and resemble an unfortunate from the Sangatte centre!

PWG.

 

[ccscott49]

Re: No new rule for Holland

You are also meant to carry your driving licence at all times in the UK, when driving, they just give you some time to produce it, but it is still an offence to not have it with you.

 

[bob_tyler]

Re: No new rule for Holland but what about the UK!

In the UK you must carry both the new Photocard Licence (plastic) with you but also the Counterpart Driving Licence - a sheet of A4 paper!!!! At the top of the Counterpart (D740) it reads

" The photocard and paper counterpart together make up the complete driving licence and should be kept together. Both must be produced when required."

What typical bureaucratic nonsense.

 

[heerenleed]

Re: No new rule for Holland

Sorry to say so, but there are new rules. in the netherlands, there is a new law on immigration. As it is new, it is a toy for officials to try out some new bureaucracy.
that's why these questions have arisen.

As with many new rules, nobody seems to know them precisely and nobody seems to know the consequences. As I've posted here, I've asked questions per email to the immigration office and the Rotterdam police. As soon as the answers arrive, I'll post here again

Peter a/b SV Heerenleed, Steenbergen, Netherlands

 

[ponapay]

Too many to list, suggest you check with each of the countries you visit.

But for info in NL if stay longer than 1 month you should report to Aliens Police. And all owners of vessels are required to report within 3 days of arrival. Many do not and get away with it, but technically reporting is required.

Other Schengen countries require reports but again don't chase up on it - be v careful in Finland however.