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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in The Hague, Saturday April 9

Security Message for U.S. Citizens:  Demonstration in The Hague Police stated the following demonstration will take place this Saturday in The Hague: Date/time:            Saturday 09 April 2016, 13.00 – 16.00 hours Location:              Spuiplein – marching via Parkstraat Mauritskade, Koningskade to Den Haag Central Station ...
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Security Message for U.S. Citizens:  Demonstration on Dam Square, Amsterdam, Sunday, April 3, 2016

U.S. Consulate General Amsterdam The Dutch authorities have notified the U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam that a demonstration is scheduled to take place this Sunday 3 April 2016. The demonstration is “for a closer cooperation with Ukraine as it relates to upcoming voting on the PRO Ukraine Association Treaty”.  Demonstrators will assemble on the Dam ...
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Consular Fee Changes

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ON CHANGES TO RELINQUISHMENTS AND PASSPORT FEES On September 15, 2015, the Department of State published an interim final rule that makes changes to the passport book fees and fees related to the relinquishment of nationality. Relinquishment of Nationality Changes:  Effective November 9, 2015, the Department of State will ...
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No more extra pages, just bigger passports

Effective January 1, 2016, the Department will eliminate the supplemental 24-page Visa Page Inserts (VPIs) for passports. Requests for VPIs will only be accepted until December 31, 2015. Currently, 52-page passport books are being issued to all applicants applying for passports overseas.  This policy aims to lessen the burden on frequent travelers who need more ...
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