 Phone Number: | The U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam is only available in to US Citizens in emergency: 0031 20 575 5309 or 0031 70 310 2209 For Non-Immigrant visa inquiries call the Official U.S. Department of State Visa Appointment Service: |
| E-Mail: | For US Citizens: amsterdamusc@state.govFor Immigrant visa services: AmsterdamIV@state.gov |
| Address: | There are two offices in the Netherlands: U.S. Consulate General - DOES process visa U.S. Embassy - DOES NOT process any visa! |
| Working Hours: | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays. The Consulate is closed on Saturday & Sunday's and on Embassy and Consulate Holidays. (American and Dutch) No walk-ins! |
| Best Contact Method: | For US Citizens: amsterdamusc@state.gov For Immigrant visa services: AmsterdamIV@state.gov For NON-Immigrant visa services: Appointments are scheduled through https://ais.usvisa-info.com |
| Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves NVC Package: | about 5-6 weeks |
| Issues Packet 3? | |
| Packet 3 Contains: | P3 is snail mail 1 - Instructions on what to collect and carry out in order to make an interview appointment The checklist includes: Instructions on how to schedule your medical exam appointment. Provided you have your case number, you can make that appointment before receiving P3. https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Medical/AMS%20-%20Amsterdam.pdf |
| Issues Packet 4? | Yes |
| Packet 4 Contents (if known): | P4 is an email - instructions on how to prepare for the interview https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Medical/AMS%20-%20Amsterdam.pdf |
| Forms to Consulate? | 1) DS-260 confirmation page 2) copy of biography page of passport, 3) checklist confirmation 4) appointment request page |
| Other Forms (if any)? | 1- the appointment request page (you get this in packet 3) 2- the ds260 confirmation page with barcode 3- passport 4- birth certificate, original or certified copy 5- divorce/death certificate, if applicable 6- form I-134 7- police certificate (the VOG) from The Netherlands (you can get before receiving P3) 8 - police certificate for all countries lived in for more than 6 months, if applicable (except US) 9- 2 copies of court or prison records, if applicable 10- military records, if applicable 11- 6 US-style passport photos (make sure the dimensions are correct) 12- proof of relationship evidence (whatever you used for the original petition, plus proof of ongoing relationship - evidence from the time you sent the petition until the interview) |
| Direct Consular Filing Offered? | Yes |
| If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country? | Residents_Only |
| Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? | No |
| Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? | Advance |
| Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? | Embassy Scheduled |
| Visa issued same day? | No |
| If not what's the waiting period? | 3-5 workdays. You will receive an email from the consulate with the tracking information once it is mailed. Once mailed, it is typically one day for arrival. |
| Is the Medical exam same day as interview? | Prior to Interview |
| Cost of Medical Exam? | Adults 210 EUR, Child 95 EUR and 60 EUR for the chest x-ray. Vaccinations you might need range from 35 euros (DTAP/DKTP) to 50 euros a piece, on top of the cost for the exam itself. The GP fee are to be paid on the spot, in cash and Euro only. The x-ray clinic accepts creditcard but prefers cash. Word of advice: visit your family physician and see if you can get the vaccinations that you need there. They'll be covered by your health insurance, if not completely then at least for the most part. If you haven't had a update to your DKTP/DTAP shot in the last 10 years, get one prior. The one at the medical exam will cost you 35 euro. |
| List of doctors? | Medical Exam: DC Klinieken Amsterdam ______________________________________________________________________________ For K1 Visa applicants: International Health Center The Hague - Polykliniek After you provide them with this information, they will reach back to you over email or phone. Once they schedule you in they will send you a confirmation email with further instructions on what to send them back before the interview. They will also instruct you to schedule an X-RAY appointment at, make sure this is scheduled 2 hours later than your medical appointment: |
| How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? | 4 |
| How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? | 2 |
| Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? | - |
| Vaccination requirements? | http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/Amsterdam-vacc-Netherland.htm |
| Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? | Homeaway.com or airbnb.com |
| Additional Info? | Be certain to read the instructions on security. Absolutely no electronics are allowed, cell phones are allowed but bluetooth needs to be switched off. If you need, check with the surrounding museums for lockers. You can rent a small locker for a 1 euro coin Stedelijk Museum, or a large one for 2 euro without having to pay to enter the museum. AMSTERDAM CONSULATE NO LONGER PROCESSES IMMIGRANT VISAS. THEY HAVE BEEN FORWARDED TO FRANKFURT CONSULATE STARTING MAY 2024 |
