Here are the procedure on how you can register to get COVID-19 test. If you have (mild) symptoms of COVID-19 such as a cold, cough, fever or sudden loss of smell or taste, make an appointment to get tested. You can make an appointment by phone or online.

Book an appointment by phoneEdit

1. Make an appointment by calling the toll free phone number provided below (under 'Office Locations & Contacts' section). Be ready with your Citizen Service Number (BSN).
2. When you call you’ll be connected to an assistant. Please note that the assistant is not a doctor you may not ask any medical advise.
3. The assistant will find the first available appointment for you. There are test locations can only be accessed by car.
4. While waiting for your appointment please stay at home.
5. On the day of your appointment do not forget to bring proof of identity and confirmation of your appointment with you. Medical front liners will check your details once you arrive.
6. A GGD staff member will use a cotton swab to collect mucus from your throat and nose. The swab will go deep into your nose and throat. Ideally it is a painless process, but might feel a little uncomfortable.
7. Once you got swabbed go home immediately. Remain in your home until you receive your results.
8. If you made an appointment by telephone, you will receive your result by telephone as soon as possible.

Book an appointment onlineEdit

1. Make an appointment by using DigiD. Please be ready with your Citizen Service Number (BSN). Click the link to book an appointment online - LINK.
2. Follow the instructions on how to complete the online form.
3. While waiting for your appointment please stay at home.
4. On the day of your appointment do not forget to bring proof of identity and confirmation of your appointment with you. Medical front liners will check your details once you arrive.
5. After the test, please head home immediately and remain there until you receive your result.
6. If you test positive, you will receive a telephone call from the municipal health service (GGD). Please note that they will only call you if you test positive. You do not need to call them.
7. Someone from the GGD will call you for contact tracing and to discuss what are your next steps.
8. If your test comes back negative, instead of a call you will be notified via email when your result is available for viewing on the website, normally within 2 days.
9. The negative result means you are not infected with coronavirus. But, you must still continue to observe the general measures.

• Proof of your identity
• Confirmation of your appointment

Book a COVID Test
Toll Free: 0800-1202
If you're calling from abroad: +31 850 659 063

Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport
Parnassusplein 5
2511 VX Den Haag

Postal address
P.O. Box 20350
2500 EJ The Hague

Phone number
General number: +31 (0)70 340 79 11
General fax number: +31 (0)70 340 78 34

Public Information Service
Within the Netherlands: 1400 (local rates)
From abroad: +31 70 214 02 14
Weekdays between 08.00 and 20.00

You can only make an appointment and get tested to see if you are infected with coronavirus if you have ONE OR MORE of these following symptoms:

• cold-like symptoms
• stuffy nose
• runny nose
• sneezing
• sore throat
• coughing
• fever
• sudden loss of smell or taste.

If you are experiencing severe symptoms or belong to an at-risk group, call a doctor or A&E Department. In a life-threatening situation, always call 112.

The test is free of charge.

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