The Dutch Consulate also closes its services in Cuba.

Following the spread of the novel coronavirus and the border closures of several European countries, the Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (which includes the Netherlands) has suspended all services in Cuba, including visa applications, from March 18 to April 6. It has not yet been ruled out that this deadline could be extended if conditions in Europe do not improve.

The statement was shared in Spanish and English on the official Facebook page of the Dutch Embassy. Due to its importance, we are sharing it in its entirety.

“We must work together to confront the coronavirus. Cases of people with COVID-19 have been reported in both Cuba and Jamaica, and their respective governments have taken measures to control the spread of the disease. In addition, the Embassy is implementing the strict measures of the Dutch government, such as limiting social contact.

The Embassy is closely monitoring the situation in Cuba and Jamaica. We ask people to follow the instructions of local authorities.

We are working for you. You can contact our Embassy and the consular services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24/7: +31 247 247247 or +53 72042512. We will also try to answer your questions by email ([email protected]) as soon as possible. We advise Dutch citizens to register via the following link: Here

Our Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to close regular consular services, including visa applications, from March 18 to April 6. All appointments made for these dates will be canceled. In case of an emergency, please contact the phone numbers above or send an email to [email protected]".

The Netherlands has suspended all activities in bars, restaurants, banks, schools, and sports clubs until April 6. To date, the Netherlands has recorded nearly 200 cases of infection and five deaths from the novel coronavirus.

More European Union states are expected to cancel their consulates on the island, as leaders have just approved the closure of foreign borders for a month, starting March 18.