Table of Contents
- 1 Can I renew my expired Dutch passport?
- 2 Can you have two Dutch passports?
- 3 Can you lose your Dutch citizenship?
- 4 How long does a Dutch passport last?
- 5 Can I have a UK and Dutch passport?
- 6 How much is a Dutch passport?
- 7 Why does the Netherlands not allow dual citizenship?
- 8 How long can Dutch citizens stay outside Netherlands?
- 9 Can I renew my expired Dutch passport or ID card?
- 10 Where can I apply for a new passport in the Netherlands?
- 11 Where can I get a new travel document in the Netherlands?
Can I renew my expired Dutch passport?
Renewing a Dutch passport It is not possible to make a passport renewal. Instead, you must apply for a new passport in the same way as you would if you were getting a first passport. You can use your old/expired passport as proof of Dutch nationality.
Can you have two Dutch passports?
Under the current Dutch Citizenship Act, you can keep dual nationality and multiple passports for as long as you live, provided you always carry a valid Dutch passport or identity card and do not voluntarily obtain another nationality.
How do I regain my Dutch citizenship?
As a former Dutch citizen, you can regain Dutch nationality in 2 ways:
- By making use of the option procedure, in which you make a statement saying that you want to become a Dutch citizen again.
- By submitting an application for naturalisation as a Dutch citizen.
Can you lose your Dutch citizenship?
If you only have the Dutch nationality, you will never automatically lose it. However, you can automatically lose your Dutch nationality if you acquire another nationality or if you have a dual nationality. The Dutch government can also actively revoke your Dutch nationality.
How long does a Dutch passport last?
ten years
Dutch passports are valid for a period of ten years from issuing date. The passport complies with the rules (EU Council Regulation 2252/04) for European Union passports.
How long is a Dutch nationality certificate valid for?
10 years
If you are applying for a certificate to keep your Dutch nationality, you must have received the certificate within 10 years of the date of issue of your Dutch passport, ID card or a previous certificate of Dutch nationality. A new 10-year period starts on the day you receive the certificate.
Can I have a UK and Dutch passport?
The Dutch currently only allow British nationals dual nationality in a few, specific circumstances, such as being married to a Dutch national for a number of years. Dutch nationals who take another nationality, such as British, also lose their Dutch passports.
How much is a Dutch passport?
Fees
| Type of travel document | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passport (adult) | € 136,16 |
| Passport (child, i.e. under 18) | € 118,76 |
| Identity card (adult) | € 123,00 |
| Identity card (child, i.e. under 18) | € 96,12 |
How long do Dutch passports last?
Dutch passports are valid for a period of ten years from issuing date. The passport complies with the rules (EU Council Regulation 2252/04) for European Union passports. Since 26 August 2006 all passports are issued as a biometric passport with an embedded contactless smartcard RFID chip for storing biometric data.
Why does the Netherlands not allow dual citizenship?
The Dutch government wants to limit dual nationality as much as possible. That is why people who want to acquire Dutch nationality through naturalisation are, as a rule, required to give up their other nationality if possible. This is called the renunciation requirement.
How long can Dutch citizens stay outside Netherlands?
8 months
Residence permit as a foreign investor: you may stay outside the Netherlands for a maximum of 8 months in a period of 12 months. This means that we also add up separate periods. You must still continue to meet the conditions of your residence permit.
How much does it cost to renew a Dutch passport?
Can I renew my expired Dutch passport or ID card?
If the Home Office, DVLA or Student Finance has your Dutch passport or ID card, you cannot apply for a new travel document or emergency document. You should ask for the return of your passport or ID card. Renewal (adults): if your passport or ID card expired more than 2 years ago
Where can I apply for a new passport in the Netherlands?
Alternatively, Dutch nationals living abroad can apply for new travel documents from the municipal offices of the following towns and cities in the Netherlands: Venlo. You can also apply for a passport or ID card at the Haarlemmermeer municipal desk at Schiphol Airport, located in Arrival Hall 2 (by appointment only).
What if I can’t collect my Dutch passport?
If you are unable to collect your passport (e.g., due to mobility issues), you may be able to arrange to have the passport posted to you. Dutch passports are valid for 10 years (5 years for children under 18). It is not possible to make a passport renewal.
Where can I get a new travel document in the Netherlands?
Alternatively, Dutch nationals living abroad can apply for new travel documents from the municipal offices of the following towns and cities in the Netherlands: Bergen op Zoom; Bergeijk; Breda; Echt-Susteren; Enschede; Maastricht; Montferland; Oldambt; Sluis; The Hague; Venlo.