The list of countries considered safe has been updated. The following countries outside the EU are currently considered as safe in view of low Covid-19 cases:

Albania, Australia, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Rwanda, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, USA and China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Vatican City

For a full list including EU/Schengen countries please review the following lists: https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/visiting-the-netherlands-from-abroad/eu-list-of-safe-countries

• The Essential Travel Certificate is no longer required for passengers travelling from the US to Belgium as of June 21st?
• The EU Digital Covid Certificate will be launched in all EU Member States on July 1st?
• After the approval of renewal applications, the IND sends the majority of the newly issued residence permit cards via courier to the applicants’ home address without prior notice?

Vaccination progress in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg

Luxembourg: As of June 23, 39.7% of the population is fully vaccinated

Belgium: As of June 23, 31,3 % of the population is fully vaccinated, 56,3% received their first dose.

Netherlands: As of June 23, 3.8 million people are fully vaccinated, 5 million received their first dose