U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany January 10, 2019 Message to U.S. Citizens: Berlin Consular Section Services EVENT: The final construction stages of the brand new U.S. Consular Section, within the redesigned Clayallee building in Berlin, Germany, are underway. This means that, beginning January 14th and continuing until further notice, all U.S. consular services will ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 11 January, 2019 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Weather Alert – High Avalanche Danger Location: Bavaria, Germany Event: The Bavarian Avalanche Warning System has raised the avalanche risk level to 4 (high) due to a significant increase in fresh snow and strong winds. Avalanches can be released very easily and large natural avalanches are to be expected. Falling trees may pose ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 10 January, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Mission Germany will be closed on Monday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 26 for U.S. and German holidays. We will reopen on Thursday, December 27. For any emergencies, please call 030-8305-0.
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By WebRedaktion | 21 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
| Tags: acs, Berlin, visas
Location: Germany, countrywide Event: During the holiday season security measures in Germany remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other soft ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 7 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: acs, alert
Location: Various locations throughout Germany Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to: In the area of Pariser Platz and Potsdamer Platz, Mitte neighborhood in Berlin, Germany In the area around the Cologne Central Mosque, central Cologne, and possibly throughout the downtown area in Cologne, Germany Event: The U.S. Embassy and its Consulates are aware ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 27 September, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: acs
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to the Wiesbaden City Center. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Sunday, 19 August 2018 beginning at 1:00 pm (13:00). According to media reports, several groups will participate in advance of the upcoming Hessen state elections. Other groups have called for a countermarch. Actions to Take: Avoid the ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 18 August, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: acs
As a service to U.S. citizens residing in our consular district, we are pleased to announce that the American Citizen Services team from Berlin will hold an “ACS Service Day” on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the U.S. Consulate General in Leipzig. Customer service will be offered between 9:00 and 12:00. The team will be accepting applications ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 11 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: acs, Consular Outreach Day, Leipzig
Location: Downtown Muenster, North Rhein-Westphalia Event: Media report multiple casualties resulting from a van attack in downtown Muenster. Local authorities are asking everyone to avoid the area. Actions to Take: • Avoid the area. • Monitor local media for updates. • Be aware of your surroundings. ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 7 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: duesseldorf
Please be advised that, due to construction, the U.S. Consular Section in Berlin, Germany will be closed to the public March 12-23, 2018. During that time, nonimmigrant visa appointments and routine American citizen services will not be scheduled. If you need to report the arrest, death, or hospitalization of a U.S. citizen OR if you ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 8 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
| Tags: acs, Berlin, visas
UPDATE: Congress has passed and the President has signed legislation to fund government operations under a continuing resolution, allowing all normal activities to resume. * * * At this time, scheduled passport and visa services will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. This website will not be regularly updated until full ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 22 January, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports, Visas
U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany Improvements to Safety and Security Information January 9, 2018 A Message to U.S. Citizens from Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Kent Logsdon You spoke and we listened! Beginning January 10, the State Department is changing the way it communicates with you by making it easier to access clear, timely, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 10 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Chargé D’Affaires, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, Video
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. Mission Germany | 8 December, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: acs, security, travel warning, travel warnings
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 20 November, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: acs, travel warning
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 March ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: travel, travel warning
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Hamburg, Germany to possible travel delays and security concerns related to the G20 Summit in Hamburg, on July 7th and 8th, 2017. Hamburg and German federal authorities are preparing for potential protests from both international and local groups due to the event. These ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 20 June, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel, travel warning
The American Citizen Services team from Frankfurt will hold an ACS Outreach Day in Duesseldorf on September 26, 2017 and will be accepting passport applications, applications for reports of birth abroad and providing notarial services. You must register in advance and services will be offered between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. This Outreach day is ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 1 June, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Dusseldorf, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
| Tags: acs, nrw
The American Citizen Services team from Frankfurt will hold an ACS Outreach Day in Duesseldorf on March 28, 2017 and will be accepting passport applications, applications for reports of birth abroad and providing notarial services. You must register in advance and services will be offered between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. This Outreach day is ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 20 March, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
| Tags: acs
U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt, Germany Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Police Activity at Dusseldorf Central Train Station March 10, 2017 Media are reporting that an axe attack occurred at the central train station in Dusseldorf. There is extensive ongoing police activity in the area. You should avoid the area, maintain a high level of vigilance, take appropriate steps ...
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By ruelasj | 10 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel, travel warning
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. Mission Germany | 8 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel, travel warning
U.S. Consulate General Munich informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place in central Munich on February 17 – 18, 2017 on the margins of the annual Munich Security Conference held this year February 17 – 19, 2017: A demonstration and counter-demonstration regarding Bangladesh are expected to take place at Lenbachplatz on Friday, ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 16 February, 2017 | Topics:
Munich, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: munich, travel
U. S. Embassy Berlin informs U.S. citizens that on December 19 a truck drove into the Christmas Market at Breitscheidplatz. Police have surrounded the area. U.S. citizens in Germany are encouraged to avoid the area ofBreitscheidplatz. We urge U.S. citizens in Berlin to contact family members and loved ones to notify them that you are ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 19 December, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017. Credible information indicates the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or Da’esh), ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 17 December, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel, travel warning
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 12 September, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel, travel warning
The American Citizen Services team from Frankfurt will hold an ACS Outreach Day in Stuttgart and will be accepting passport applications, applications for reports of birth abroad and providing notarial services. Services will be offered between 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. You must
register in advance .
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 7 September, 2016 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
| Tags: acs, Consular Outreach Day, Stuttgart
The U.S. Embassy in Berlin reminds U.S. citizens that U.S. and European authorities continue to warn of possible terrorist attacks in Europe, citing repeated threats by terror groups. As we approach the end of 2015, the U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of our
Worldwide Travel Alert that urges travelers to exercise particular caution during the holiday season and ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 24 December, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 24 November, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel, travel warnings
In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris on November 13, the U.S. Embassy in Berlin reminds U.S. citizens in Germany to review the
Worldwide Caution , which provides information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world, including Europe. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 23 November, 2015 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel
This message is to inform United States citizens residing in or traveling to Germany that the ongoing refugee situation in the region may cause disruptions at some border crossings and on land transportation networks. Official checkpoints may be set up on normally open border crossings with other countries, borders may be temporarily closed, or road ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 14 September, 2015 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: travel
The G7 Summit will be held from June 7-8, 2015, and demonstrations are expected in the area of Schloss Elmau, a resort facility in the Bavarian Alps between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Mittenwald, Germany. The summit is an annual meeting of heads of state and government from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Japan, Canada, ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 26 May, 2015 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel warning
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announces Global Entry enrollment events in Germany in April, 2015. The Global Entry program allows expedited immigration and customs clearance into the United States for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. Special enrollment events will be held April 13-17 at Munich Airport and April 20-24 at Frankfurt Airport. Those who wish to participate ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 1 April, 2015 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: immigration, travel
The U.S. Embassy in Berlin and the Consulates General in Frankfurt and Munich inform U.S. citizens in Germany of upcoming demonstrations in several German cities. We take this opportunity to urge all U.S. citizens to be aware of the increased threat level in the region and to take appropriate personal security precautions. On Monday, January ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 23 January, 2015 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel warnings
The U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt informs U.S. citizens of protests announced to take place on October 11, 2014 in Duesseldorf. Local police are expecting between 13-15,000 protestors for the event, which will start at approximately noon (12:00pm) in the Duesseldorf neighborhood of Oberkassel and end at the state parliament (Landtag) building. These protests are being ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 10 October, 2014 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel warning
On October 6, 2014, there was an unexpected demonstration in front of the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt on Giessener Strasse. Local police contacts indicate that there will be another demonstration today, October 7, 2014, from approximately 10:00-11:00 am with approximately 300 anticipated participants. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 7 October, 2014 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel warning
U.S. Embassy Berlin informs U.S. citizens that several protests and a demonstration march are expected to take place in Berlin on Friday, July 25th, between 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Approximately 2,000 demonstrators are expected, although previous demonstrations have had a much larger attendance. The route of the pro-Palestinian demonstration march entitled “Al Quds Day” ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 24 July, 2014 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel warning
U.S. Consulate General Munich informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is scheduled to take place in Munich at Orleansplatz on Saturday, July 26 starting at 1400 and concluding at Orleansplatz at 2030. The demonstration route is as follows: Orleansplatz – Rosenheimer Platz – Rosenheimer Strasse – Gasteig – Innere Wiener Strasse – Steinstrasse – Preysingstrasse – ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 24 July, 2014 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel warning
The U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt is aware of demonstrations being planned in various German cities in coming days to protest Israeli actions in Gaza. While German authorities expect these demonstrations to be peaceful, similar demonstrations elsewhere in Europe have turned violent. We recommend that U.S. citizens pay attention to local news sources and avoid ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 24 July, 2014 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel warning
U.S. Embassy Berlin informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration march led by the extreme right-wing NPD (Nationaldemokratische Partei Deutschlands) against the “Kreuzberg situation” is expected to take place in Berlin on Saturday, April 26, between 12:00 noon and midnight. Approximately 100 demonstrators are expected, along with numerous counter-protestors. Although the exact route has not yet ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 25 April, 2014 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel warning
U.S. Embassy Berlin informs U.S. citizens that as a result of violent protests in December, the Hamburg police have established a 24/7 restricted zone covering a large area of the city of Hamburg, including the city’s nightlife area. The restricted zone (“Gefahrengebiet”) gives police officers extra authority to stop, search, and ban people from the ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 7 January, 2014 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: security, travel warning
