Death of an American Citizen Abroad
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:
Name;
Date and place of birth;
Date and place of death (e.g. name and address of the hospital);
Cause of death (if known);
Date and place of burial or cremation;
Most recent U.S. passport number;
Social Security Number;
Most recent address in The Netherlands and in the U.S.;
Name and contact details of the next of kin;
Name and address of the person who has custody of the belongings of the deceased.
The official death certificate issued by the Dutch City Hall (Gemeente);
The medical certificate showing date, hour, and cause of death, signed by the local physician.
The following forms can be used to provide the foregoing information:
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 and Return of Remains of Deceased Americans.
U.S. Citizen Services
Death of U.S. citizen
