COVID-19 Doc Check | Upload @ Home

The authorities of several countries implemented entry requirements to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). To make sure you are allowed to enter your destination, KLM has to check the validity of the required COVID-19 related entry documents before you can proceed to check-in for your flight. To offer you a fast and smooth airport process, KLM allows you to let these documents be validated in advance. 

Currently, this service is only offered on flights to Bonaire, Canada, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Dubai, Germany, Ghana, Istanbul, Kenya, Lima, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Portugal, Saint Martin, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the USA. Please note: this service is only available if one of the above destinations is your final destination. If you only transfer on one of the above destinations, this service is not offered.

If you use this service, you:

You will receive an invite per mail or SMS from KLM close to your departure when this service is offered on your flight. This invite is included in the check-in e-mail and the COVID-19 information mail. You can also go to this page to see if this service is offered on your flight. Please select your destination and start uploading the documents.

Yes, you can still have these documents be checked at the airport. This service is voluntary. 

After uploading the COVID-19 documents, KLM will check their validity. When we have validated your documents, we will send you an e-mail with the results and next steps.

The documents are checked 24/7. Please be aware that you can upload your documents up to 5 hours before your departure. If you did not receive validation of your documents by e-mail, the documents will still be visually checked at the airport.  

You can pick up your boarding pass at the check-in desk at the airport, where you can also check in your luggage. If your documents are validated by this service, you can also check in and print your boarding pass at home. You can also get your boarding pass at the self-service check-in kiosks at the airport.

Your personal (health) data provided will solely be collected and used by KLM N.V. with your consent to check if your COVID-19 related entry documents meet the requirements set by the country of your destination. If you travel in a group, this consent applies to all passengers for who you upload the COVID-19 related entry documents. The uploaded COVID-19 related entry documents that contain your personal (health) data and/or the (health) data of those with whom you travel will be deleted after validation by KLM. For more information on how to delete your uploaded COVID-19 related entry documents earlier and data protection, please see KLM Privacy Policy.