Phone Number: |
020-575 5309
Calling this number, you get into a menu which will refer to the information number underneath for all visa-related matters. I never got to talk to an actual person, then again I used to call in the afternoon
You should call this number between 9-12 am. Choose option 2 for Dutch menu, then option 5 for the immigrant visa department. I got an answermachine at my first try, when i called again 5 min later, I got to talk to a real nice lady.
You could also call direct: 020-5755331 or 020-5755333 (the last number is the one to which you are being forwarded when you call the above number).
Visa Information Service: 0900-872 8472 (� 0.70 / minute)
I didn't find this one very useful (either) to be honest, for it seems to be predominantly aimed at tourist visas; a near endless barrage of menu choices and info that didn't help me any, but did cost me an absolute fortune
Visa Information Service, faxed information on demand: 0900-872-8470 (� 0.70 / minute)
020-575 5310 FAX
The phone number is no longer working as over October 2015. All questions must be asked via e-mail. |
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E-Mail: |
AmsterdamIV@state.gov |
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Address: |
Museumplein 19
1071 DJ Amsterdam
Netherlands |
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Working Hours: |
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Mondays through Fridays.
The Consulate is closed in the afternoons and on Embassy and Consulate Holidays
Our immigrant visa staff is available for walk-in service:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons**, from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. |
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Best Contact Method: |
Email or if immigrant visa queries then fax
I would say...just call |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
about 5-6 weeks |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
Letter with a link (http://amsterdam.usconsulate.gov/iv_k1_pkt3.html) to the consulate website with all the forms. Also on that website you will find:
-Checklist, to be sent back when all requirements are met
-Vaccination requirements
-Photo instructions |
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Issues Packet 4? |
Yes |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
-Appointment letter(s)
-Vaccination requirements
-Information regarding approved physician and X-ray, including a map
(Medical examination papers are sent to physician directly) |
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Forms to Consulate? |
DS-160 confirmation page, copy of biography page of passport, bottom portion of checklist letter |
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Other Forms (if any)? |
Proof of relationship and meeting
Valid passport
Marriage and/or death certificates
Military records
Court records
Vaccination records
International birth certificate if born in The Netherlands
YOu must obtain a police-certificate (VoG) in your city, you can do it online or go to the city hall.
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
No |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Residents_Only |
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
No |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Advance |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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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. |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
145 euros and 50 euros for the chest x-ray. Vaccinations you might need range from 35 euros (DTAP/DKTP) to 150 euros a piece, on top of the cost for the exam itself. All fees are to be paid on the spot, in cash and Euro only
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.
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List of doctors? |
Medical Exam:
Dr. M. Schulte
Nicolaas Maesstraat 43
1071 PN Amsterdam
Tel. : 020-671 0054
X-ray:
Stichting Medisch Centrum Jan van Goyen
Jan van Goyenkade 1
1075 HN Amsterdam
Tel. : 020-305 5812 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
4 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
2 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
- |
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Vaccination requirements? |
http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/Amsterdam-vacc-Netherland.htm
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
Homeaway.com
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Additional Info? |
Be certain to read the instructions on security. Absolutely no electronics are allowed, including cell phones. 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. |
