Consulate General of the United States Amsterdam, The Netherlands

When an American citizen passes away overseas:

Providing assistance to the family of a deceased American Citizen is one of the primary functions of the Consulate General in Amsterdam.

In the event of the death of an American Citizen in The Netherlands, please contact this office immediately (regular phone hours do not apply under these circumstances).

The following will be required for the completion of a Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad:

1. Name (required);
2. Date and place of birth (required);
3. Evidence of U.S citizenship (required). If a passport or naturalization certificate is available this will fulfill the requirements for 1., 2. and 3.;
4. Local death certificate Overlijdensakte, (Dutch and/or international version); obtainable from the City Hall/Gemeentehuis (required);
5. Specific location where death occurred, street address, and name of institution if applicable (required);
6. Date of burial or cremation, place and name of cemetary or crematorium (required);
7. U.S. Social Security Number;
8. Address in the United States and The Netherlands;
9. Name, address and phone number of the deceased's next of kin;
10. Name, address and phone number of the administrator of the estate;

The following form can be used to provide the foregoing information:

• Notification of the death of a U.S. citizen abroad (PDF 12 KB)

The Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad can be used to settle estate and other matters in the United States, and is a mandatory requirement of the Department of State.

For additional information please see

• Death of U.S. Citizens Abroad
• Return of Remains of Deceased Americans
• Disposition Remains Report.