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U.S. State Department Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for Netherlands: Exercise Increased Caution Due to Terrorism and Cr

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Increased Caution' in the Netherlands due to terrorism. Terrorist groups are plotting possible attacks targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs and airports, markets and shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, and other public areas. Attacks may occur with little or no warning. Petty crime, including pickpocketing, purse snatching, and passport theft, is common in tourist areas, with criminals targeting tourists in popular locations. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity. Tourists should also be aware of overcharging and scams.

🇳🇱 Netherlands1 versionUpdated 18 Aug 2026

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NetherlandsTravel AdvisoriesEffective 18 Aug 2026

U.S. State Department Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for Netherlands: Exercise Increased Caution Due to Terrorism and Crime

What changed

The U.S. Department of State issued a travel warning for the Netherlands. It is a 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' warning. This is because terrorist groups plan possible attacks. These attacks might happen without warning. They could target public places like tourist sites, transportation hubs, and schools. Also, small crimes like pickpocketing and passport theft are common in tourist areas. This warning applies to United States (U.S.) citizens who travel to the Netherlands.

Published 18 Aug 2026Effective 18 Aug 2026U.S. State Department — Travel advisories

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