Health Alert - U.S. Consulate General Amsterdam, Netherlands (March 21, 2020) | U.S. Embassy and Consulate in the Netherlands

Location: The Netherlands

Event: The Dutch Ministry of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Netherlands.

The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. Many travelers worldwide have reported unexpected flight cancellations and limited flight availability. If your travel has been disrupted, please contact your airline.

Effective March 17, 2020 the U.S. Consulate General Amsterdam has suspended routine consular services. For emergency American Citizens Services, including emergency passports, please visit our website for additional information or contact us via email at AmsterdamUSC@state.gov.

The U.S. Consulate General Amsterdam will re-open to the public for emergency consular services on Monday, March 23 and resume normal business hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Actions to Take:

Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
Call a general practitioner or the Dutch Ministry of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) at 0800-1351 for guidance if you have flu-like symptoms.
Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in the Netherlands.
Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.