Information About COVID-19 and Travel to the United States
I am a U.S. Citizen U.S. citizens may return to the United States from Belgium at any time. Full details on quarantine requirements and other…
NOTICE for U.S. Citizen Travelers
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COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information Last updated: January 04, 2021 Country-Specific Information: Belgium has a Travel Advisory of Level 3: Reconsider travel due to COVID-19 . Belgium has…
Remarks at Boggess Bunker Unveiling Ceremony
Remarks at Boggess Bunker Unveiling Ceremony December 13, 2020 Distinguished guests, Mayor Lutgen, friends, I’d like to take you back to that cold winter of…
Ambassador Gidwitz Remarks at Mardasson Ceremony
Ambassador Gidwitz Remarks at Mardasson ceremony Bastogne, December 12, 2020 Secretary Matz, Secretary Michel, Mayor Lutgen, distinguished guests, What an honor and an immense pleasure to be back…
Ambassador Remarks for the Dedication of the Nurses’ Memorial in Bastogne
Ambassador Remarks for the Dedication of the Nurses’ Memorial in Bastogne Friday, December 11, 2020 Mr. Mayor, Dear friends of Bastogne, Traditionally, december had long…
Request for National Interest Exception for a Current Visa Holder
Email BrusselsVisa@state.gov with the subject line NIE Request: [Your surname]. ONLY send this email if you meet ALL of the four below conditions. We will…
Ambassador Gidwitz Remarks for AmCham Belgium Board Members
November 19, 2020 Via Zoom Good Evening, Thank you for the invitation to join you today. It’s been my genuine pleasure to meet with AmCham,…
Message for Georgia Voters
Register for the January 5, 2021 Runoff Election Now See https://be.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/voting/ for more information.
Ambassador Gidwitz remarks to VOKA Antwerp
October 27, 2020 Good Afternoon, Thank you for the invitation to join you today. It’s been my genuine pleasure to meet with VOKA, its member companies, and…
Belgium and the United States Sign Agreement to Establish Preclearance at Brussels Airport
Release Date: September 28, 2020 BRUSSELS, Belgium –Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense Philippe Goffin and United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium Ronald…
Health Alert: Information for U.S. Citizens in Belgium during the COVID-19 Pandemic
July 2, 2020 U.S. Embassy Brussels, Belgium Location: Belgium Event: International commercial flight options currently exist for U.S. citizens in Belgium to return to…
Health Alert: Information for U.S. Citizens in Belgium during the COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Embassy Brussels, Belgium June 12, 2020 Location: Belgium Event: International commercial flight options currently exist for U.S. citizens in Belgium via neighboring countries. U.S.…
HUGE GOODS SALE
HUGE GOODS SALE The Embassy of the United States of America is selling used household furniture and appliances, office furniture and equipment, and vehicles on…
Demonstration Alert: Palais de Justice, Brussels, Sunday, June 7, 2020
Location: Palais de Justice, Brussels, Belgium Event: A demonstration in support of ongoing protests throughout the U.S. is expected on Sunday, June 7, 2020, beginning…
Statement from Ronald J. Gidwitz, U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium.
Since its inception, the United States has sought to promote equality and the rule of law, both at home and abroad. As the civil rights…
Health Alert: Information for U.S. Citizens in Belgium during the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 15, 2020 U.S. Embassy Brussels, Belgium Location: Belgium Event: International commercial flight options currently exist for U.S. citizens in Belgium via neighboring countries. U.S.…
Designation of Ambassador Ronald J. Gidwitz as Acting Representative of the United States to the EU
May 4, 2020 Press release Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State I am pleased to announce the President has designated Ambassador Ronald J. Gidwitz as…
Health Alert: Travel to the United States until Direct Commercial Flights Resume from Brussels
Location: Belgium Event: Note: Note: This information will continue to be sent regularly for the benefit of new enrollees in STEP. (NEW) information from previous emails is…
Ambassador Gidwitz video message on the current COVID19 crisis
Hello. I’m Ron Gidwitz, the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium. I want to take a minute to share some thoughts during these unprecedented times, speaking from…
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