Attention U.S. citizens living abroad: after June 30, you may no longer use your expired passport to return directly to the United States. See our passport page for guidance on how to renew your passport.
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 23 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
COVID-19 Information Last updated: 10/07/2022 The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers . Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions . Entry and Exit Requirements Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No, please see Dutch Government requirements Is …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
March 17, 2020 – Location: The Netherlands, Nationwide. Event: The U.S. Consulate Amsterdam will limit consular services as of March 17th, in accordance with the Dutch Government’s March 15th decree establishing nationwide school and cultural closures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As a result, all scheduled regular appointments are cancelled until further notice. Emergency consular services …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Event: On Monday July 1, the U.S. Consulate will close to the public at 1:00 pm. The American Citizen Services Unit will be open from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, for U.S. Citizen emergency services only. U.S. Citizens in need of emergency passports should visit the Consulate General between 8:00 am …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: Amsterdam, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Exclude, Featured Event, U.S. Citizen Services
In close cooperation with the U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam, Ambassador Hoekstra hosted a town hall meeting at the U.S. Embassy in Wassenaar for more than 80 American Citizens living in the Netherlands. After brief remarks on the issues that the U.S. Embassy is currently working on, such as the upcoming Global Entrepreneurship Summit and …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 22 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Amsterdam, Consular Affairs, Events, Featured Event, News, U.S. & the Netherlands, U.S. Citizen Services
This Sunday, October 7th, representatives from the U.S. Consulate General will be present at the Expat Fair held at the Beurs van Berlage (Damrak 243) in Amsterdam. They are available for questions on U.S. Citizen services from 10:00-17:00. Presentation: we’re here for you (13:30-14:00, Red Room) From 13:30 to 14:00 we will give a presentation …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 4 October, 2018 | Topics: Amsterdam, Consular Affairs, Events, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: Amsterdam, Consulate General, expats, u.s. citizens, Voting
Press Statement September 5, 2018- The U.S. citizens injured in the attack at Amsterdam Central Station on August 31 would like to thank some of the people who have helped them through this difficult ordeal. First, they thank the Dutch police for their quick and professional actions. The victims said the police have been empathetic …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 5 September, 2018 | Topics: Amsterdam, Consul General, Events, Featured Event, U.S. & the Netherlands, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Consulate General Amsterdam, Netherlands (September 02, 2018) Location: The Netherlands (Country Wide) Event: On Friday, August 31, an assailant attacked two U.S. citizens with a knife at Amsterdam Centraal Station. The Dutch authorities were very quick to respond, using force to end the attack and taking the suspect into police custody. Dutch authorities have …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 2 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Amsterdam, U.S. Citizen Services
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 Hoekstra explains the services provided to U.S. citizens at the U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam.
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 7 August, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: emergencies, FVAP, us citizens, Voting, voting abroad
Life can take you lots of places. And you can vote from all of them. Here’s how: First, register and request your ballot. Go to FVAP.gov to fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and send it to your election office as soon as possible to meet voter registration deadlines in October (or earlier …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Consulate General, Elections, FVAP, u.s. citizens, Voting
U.S. Consulate General Amsterdam, (March 15, 2018) Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following neighborhoods in Amsterdam, the Netherlands: Dam Square Museumplein Event: Demonstration expected to take place on Sunday, March 18, beginning at 1:00 p.m. and ending at 4:00 p.m. The group’s focus is on issues related to the March …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 16 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Customers applying with the DS-11 …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 15 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: DS-11, emergency passports, minor passport, passport fees
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Amsterdam (January 26, 2018) Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Amsterdam, the Netherlands: Museumplein City Hall Event: A demonstration and march by Koerdische Gemeenschap Amsterdam (Kurdish Community Amsterdam) is expected to take place on Saturday, January 27 between 3 p.m. …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 26 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Amsterdam, Exclude, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Consulate General Amsterdam January 2, 2018 On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 4 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 October 27, 2017 The U.S. Consulate General has been informed by the Amsterdam Police of a scheduled demonstration on the Museumplein near the U.S. Consulate General on Monday, October 30, 2017, between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. The demonstration is related to the country of Turkey and is expected to be peaceful. …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 27 October, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 6 March, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Consular Affairs, Europe & Eurasia, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Consul General McCawley welcomed Elon University law students to the consulate on Tuesday during their multiday trip through Europe. He and his team talked about the work of the U.S. mission and careers in the Foreign Service. Check out careers.state.gov to learn more.
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 14 December, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, Featured Event, U.S. Citizen Services