Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Customers applying with the DS-11 ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 13 March, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Avoid non-essential travel to Sint Maarten while Hurricane Irma recovery efforts are underway. On September 9, 2017, Hurricane Irma struck Sint Maarten as a Category 5 hurricane, causing catastrophic damage to the island’s infrastructure. While the Government of Sint Maarten is working to restore order and security, hotel capacity is ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 16 September, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Public Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The Department continues to monitor requests from U.S. citizens in Sint Maarten. Concerned citizens may contact the Department at IrmaEmergencyUSC@state.gov The Department received information that the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ship Majesty of the Seas will make a humanitarian visit to Sint Maarten to deliver supplies and board passengers seeking to depart the island. The ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 14 September, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
Planned Flights for Wednesday, September 13: Bring your passport and travel documents to the airport if you have them. U.S. citizens may still proceed to the airport for processing if you no longer have your documents. Dutch St. Maarten: Several flights are planned to fly out of St. Maarten on Wednesday morning, September 13, by ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
On Sunday, Royal Caribbean International’s Adventure of the Seas made a humanitarian stop in St. Maarten to drop off supplies and evacuate more than 300 people following Hurricane Irma. Before reaching Puerto Rico, the final destination of the cruise, the ship docked in Curacao today, before heading to Aruba. Staff of the U.S. Consulate General ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
We encourage U.S. citizens who have successfully evacuated the hurricane affected areas to update their friends and family via social media. Friends and family of U.S. citizens in hurricane affected areas should continue to monitor the social media accounts of their loved ones. You can inform the Department of State about U.S. citizens affected by ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Evacuation flights have resumed today, September 12. Proceed to the airport immediately. Expect long wait times. There is no running water at the airport. If possible, bring enough bottled water with you to last the day. Passengers may be allowed one small carry-on bag. Medications and other essential items should be carried on your person. Only service ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 11 September, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
The Department of State is working with the Department of Defense to continue evacuation flights on September 11. U.S. citizens desiring to leave should proceed to the airport to arrive by noon on Monday carrying their U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship and identity. Passengers may be allowed carry on one small bag. ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 10 September, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Consul General, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
“The U.S. Consulate in Curacao wishes to remind U.S. citizens to continue to shelter in place if in overseas area impacted by Hurricane Irma & Hurricane Jose unless you have confirmed evacuation plans. If you have not already done so, please provide your location information to the U.S. Department of State by visiting
tfa.state.gov or calling ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 10 September, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas is our top priority. Over the last 24 hours, Department of State has worked in close coordination with the Department of Defense to assist over 500 American citizens with air evacuations from St. Martin, beginning with those needing urgent medical care. These operations will expand as weather ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 9 September, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
We are considering every option to assist U.S. citizens in St. Martin, in close coordination with Dutch and French partners. Hurricane Jose is predicted to pass near St. Martin on Saturday, which has severely limited the window for safe departures. The airport remains closed to commercial traffic. U.S. citizens in St. Martin should not go ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 9 September, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Please visit
https://travel.state.gov/…/travel/en/news/HurricaneIrma.html for the latest updates on the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. If you receive an error registering at
https://tfa.state.gov/ , please send an email to IrmaEmergencyUSC@state.gov. To alert us to U.S. citizens affected by Hurricanes Irma and Jose, including yourself, visit
travel.state.gov and click Task Force Alert. For further inquiries about U.S. citizens, you can email ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 8 September, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The Consulate is closely monitoring the situation in Sint Maarten, St. Eustatius, and Saba. Hurricane Irma struck yesterday morning as a Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 185 mph (295 km/h) with higher gusts. Initial reports indicate widespread damage, flooding, and power outages in Sint Maarten. Princess Juliana International Airport is closed and ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 7 September, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
March 24, 2017, is the 19th anniversary of Amy Lynn Bradley’s disappearance from Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas. The FBI remains committed to solving this missing person case and has announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to her recovery and information that leads to the identification, arrest, and conviction of ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Consulate General Curaçao informs U.S. citizens that it has temporarily prohibited U.S. Consulate personnel from flying on Insel Air. The Consulate adopted this policy following an internal review of safety-related considerations. This policy applies only to the official travel of U.S. Consulate personnel and will be reevaluated as Insel Air’s safety condition improves. ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Curacao | 2 February, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Announcements, Consular Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
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