Ajax vs Celtic
Advice for fans travelling to the Netherlands for Celtic’s match with Ajax on 6 November 2013
Date: 6 Nov 2013
Venue: Arena Stadium, Amsterdam
Kick off time: 20:45 hrs (local time)
As well as this, please also check out our travel advice the Netherlands
Passports and visas
Please check your passport and visa details:
- you don’t need a visa to travel to Netherlands, but your passport should be valid for the amount of time you intend to remain in the country
- remember your European Health Insurance Card, but also take out travel insurance, even if you’re only going for one night - it could save you a lot of money if you get into difficulties
- it is necessary to carry photo-ID with you at all times
- theft of passports is very common in Amsterdam
- do take extra care to safeguard your passport
Getting to the stadium
You can reach the stadium by train from Amsterdam Central Station taking the train to Utrecht and stopping at the Arena station.
At the match
Advice for at the match:
- travelling by train you will approach the stadium in the direction of entrance A but enter at entrance K North Side
- Celtic supporters will be in sections 415, 416, 417 (second ring)
- access to the stadium can be commence at 18.45 for a 20.45 kick-off
- there will be ticket checks and body searches at the entrance to the turnstiles
- to avoid a last minute bottleneck you should get to the stadium early
Restrictions
In addition to items which would usually be prohibited in the UK, please note the following restrictions at the stadium:
- no bottles or cans are allowed to be brought into the ground and alcohol is banned within the stadium
- flags and banners without poles are allowed but large banners 10x10 are not permitted
- musical instruments are not permitted
- visiting supporters will be kept behind for around 15 minutes after the match to allow the home fans to disperse
Tips
Some useful tips:
- as in any other city beware of pickpockets and bag snatchers at airports, railway stations, around the town centre and when using public transport
- only carry what you need and leave spare cash and valuables in hotel safety deposits
Consulate address and telephone number:
British Consulate-General Amsterdam,
Koningslaan 44,
1075 AE
Amsterdam
Telephone: 0031-20-6764343
To get to the embassy, take Tram 2 from Central Station towards “Nieuwe Sloten” and get off at Emmastraat stop.
Emergency services numbers
Fire/Police/Ambulance:
- Emergency: 112
- Non-Emergency: 0900-8844