Release Date: November 22, 2019 Source: https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-modernizes-electronic-system-travel-authorization-website New features offer users added convenience and security WASHINGTON — On November 23, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will introduce new features to the Electronic Travel System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) website, the portal through which prospective Visa Waiver Program travelers can apply to travel to the United States. …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Featured Event, News, Travel & Tourism
September 2, 2018 STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Attack on American Citizens in Amsterdam The Department of State extends its concern and support for two U.S. citizens injured in an attack Friday in Amsterdam. We ask that all parties respect the privacy of the victims and their families at this difficult …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 2 September, 2018 | Topics: Amsterdam, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Heather Nauert
Press Statement Pete Hoekstra Ambassador September 1, 2018 I want to express my support to those who were attacked at Amsterdam Centraal Station yesterday. We are aware that both victims were U.S. citizens visiting the Netherlands and have been in touch with them or their families. We wish them a speedy recovery and are working …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 1 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Amsterdam, Consul General, Events, Featured Event, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Ambassador Pete Hoekstra visited the Dutch-Caribbean islands of Curacao, Aruba, and Sint Maarten July 14 to July 19. Through meetings with officials and exploration of local cultural and educational sites, his visit underscored the strength of the shared values between the United States and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. U.S. Consulate General Curaçao helped to …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 20 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Events, Featured Event, News, Peace and Security, Trade, Travel & Tourism | Tags: Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten
January 26, 2018 Location: Grote Wittenburgerstraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands Event: Police reported a shooting by an unidentified individual in the evening of Friday, January 26, leaving one person dead and two injured. Police are continuing their investigation but believe the incident to be criminal in nature. The shooter is reportedly still at large. Actions to Take: …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 26 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Amsterdam, Consul General, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism
The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Mission the Netherlands reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Amsterdam, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Events, Featured Event, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS Security Message for U.S. Citizens: UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 Soccer Championship, July 16 – August 6, 2017 July 17, 2017 The United States government is aware of a threat to this year’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 Soccer Championship taking place at various venues throughout the Netherlands from July 16 …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 17 July, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Featured Event, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism | Tags: UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 Soccer Championship
Fact Sheet: Aviation Enhanced Security Measures for All Commercial Flights to the United States Release Date: June 28, 2017 The United States and the global aviation community face an adaptive and agile enemy. Terrorist groups continue to target passenger aircraft, and we have seen a “spider web” of threats to commercial aviation as terrorist pursue …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 28 June, 2017 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Travel & Tourism | Tags: airport security, Aviation security
Authorities at Schiphol Airport take seriously their responsibilities to protect children. One way is to require additional screening of minors traveling alone or with only one parent. If you are traveling alone with kids this summer, or are entrusting them in the care of someone else, we recommend you fill out and bring with you …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 15 June, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Featured Event, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & the Netherlands | Tags: customs, minor, minors, u.s. citizens
Statement by Press Secretary Dave Lapan on Aviation Security May 30, 2017 For Immediate Release TSA Public Affairs WASHINGTON – Secretary Kelly had a call today with European Home Affairs Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos and Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc to discuss aviation security. Three items were discussed. First, they agreed on the need to raise the …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 30 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Travel & Tourism | Tags: DHS
Fact Sheet: Aviation Security Enhancements for Select Last Point of Departure Airports with Commercial Flights to the United States Release Date: March 21, 2017 Overview: Change to international travel carry-on items Evaluated intelligence indicates that terrorist groups continue to target commercial aviation and are aggressively pursuing innovative methods to undertake their attacks, to include smuggling …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 21 March, 2017 | Topics: News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Agencies
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq., and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, and to protect the Nation from terrorist activities by foreign nationals admitted to …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 6 March, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Consular Affairs, News, Non Immigrant Visas, President of the United States, Travel & Tourism, Visas | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Come and visit the Brand USA Pavilion at the Vakantiebeurs , the largest travel and tourist event in the Netherlands. Location: Jaarbeurs Utrecht, January 11-15, 2017 The Brand USA Pavilion can be found in Hall 3 of the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. 1000 square meters of USA inspiration and information. Drinks, food and live performances can be …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 11 January, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & the Netherlands | Tags: Vakantiebeurs
Nieuwjaarsduik is a Dutch New Year’s Day tradition. People gather at the seaside and local lakes to dive into the new year- literally with a polar bear plunge. Some say it’s a symbolic way of casting off the previous year and starting fresh. This year a group from the US Embassy in The Hague braved …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 3 January, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Featured Event, News, Travel & Tourism | Tags: Nieuwjaarsduik, Scheveningen
As a result of the Cabinet decision on December 9, 2016 the United States and the Netherlands will formally begin negotiations to implement U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance operations at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) in early 2017. With Preclearance, travelers undergo CBP immigration, customs, and agriculture inspections before boarding a flight to the …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 13 December, 2016 | Topics: Amsterdam, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & the Netherlands | Tags: Preclearance, Schiphol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017. Read more here: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/Europe.html
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 22 November, 2016 | Topics: Peace and Security, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
