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Netherlands

Netherlands
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Exercise increased caution in the Netherlands due to terrorism.

Reissued after periodic review without changes.

Exercise increased caution in the Netherlands due to terrorism.

Country Summary: Terrorists continue plotting possible attacks in the Netherlands. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Netherlands.  

If you decide to travel to the Netherlands:   

  • Be aware of your surroundings.
  • Stay alert in locations frequented by large crowds.
  • Follow the instructions of local authorities including movement restrictions related to any ongoing police action.
  • Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter. 
  • Review the Country Security Report for the Netherlands.
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
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Hague Convention Participation

Hague Adoption Convention Country?
Yes
Are Intercountry Adoptions between this country and the United States possible?
Intercountry adoptions are not currently possible between the Netherlands and the United States.
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Hague Convention Information

The Netherlands is a party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention or Convention).  Intercountry adoption processing in Convention countries must be done in accordance with the requirements of the Hague Adoption Convention; the U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (IAA); the IAA’s implementing regulations and U.S. adoption-related immigration policies; as well as the implementing legislation and regulations of the Netherlands.

The Ministry of Legal Protections in the Netherlands announced, after a parliamentary majority instructed the Minister for Legal Protection, effective May 21, 2024, it would not allow new intercountry adoption cases to begin.  The Dutch Central Authority is developing plans for cases that have already been initiated. For more information, please refer to the Dutch Central Authority’s announcement or contact the Dutch Central Authority.

Please visit the Department of State’s country page for more information on traveling to the Netherlands and U.S. Consulate General Amsterdam’s website for information on consular services.

Please see our section on Adoptions from the United States for more information on the process for adopting a child from the United States.  We urge prospective adoptive parents residing abroad who are considering adoption of a child from the United States to consult with the Netherlands Central Authority, the Ministry of Justice, for its determination as to whether it considers your adoption to be subject to the Convention.

Contact Information

The Netherlands Adoption Authority
Ministry of Justice
Directie Justitiele Jeugdbescherming
Centrale Autoriteit Internationale Adoptie
PO Box 20301, 2500 EH
Den Haag, The Netherlands

U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Immigrant Visa Unit
Attention: Adoption Issues
Museumplein 19
1071 DJ Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: (31) 20 575 5331
Fax:(31) 20 679 0321 (address to Immigrant Visa Services)
E-mail: ImmigrantVisasAms@state.gov
Telephone: +358-9-616-25730

Office of Children's Issues
U.S. Department of State  
CA/OCS/CI  
SA-17, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20522-1709
Tel: 1-888-407-4747
E-mail: Adoption@state.gov
Internet: adoption.state.gov

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
For questions about filing a Form I-800A application or a Form I-800 petition:
USCIS National Benefits Center (NBC):
Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-913-275-5480 (local); Fax: 1-913-214-5808
Email: NBC.Adoptions@uscis.dhs.gov

For general questions about immigration procedures:
USCIS Contact Center
Tel: 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
Internet: uscis.gov

Last Updated: September 9, 2024

Adoption Notices

Assistance for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Consulate General Amsterdam
Museumplein 19
1071 DJ Amsterdam
Telephone
+(31) (0) 70 310 2209
Emergency
+(31) (0) 70 310 2209
Fax
+(31) (0) 20 575 5330
Email
AmsterdamUSC@state.gov
Website
https://nl.usembassy.gov/

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