There are 3 ways to obtain Dutch nationality: through naturalization, through an option procedure or through birth from a Dutch father or mother.
The Dutch Citizenship Act is complicated; whether and how you may acquire Dutch nationality is different in each individual case. Many rules and exceptions must be taken into account. Our nationality desk lawyers are experts in matters like naturalization, dual nationality and option procedures. They can advise you, assist with the application for Dutch citizenship or represent you during an objection appeal or confirmation procedure.
To diplomats, employees at a consulate or at an international organization (summarized as the privileged) other rules apply.
Loss of Dutch citizenship can occur automatically and in certain situations, you may not be immediately aware of it. Dutch citizenship can also be revoked.
Automatic loss of Dutch nationality may occur if you:
- obtain another nationality voluntarily
- live abroad for 10 years or longer with dual nationality and fail to timely renew your Dutch passport (e.g. within 10 years of the date of issuance of your last passport)
We urge you to contact one of our expert nationality lawyers for advice if this happened to you. Recovering Dutch nationality is a laborious process at best; in some cases, it may be impossible.
Policy change announced regarding naturalization of RANOV permit holders
On April 20th, a majority of the Dutch Parliament once again voted in favor of a motion to exempt RANOV permit holders from the requirement to provide a passport and birth certificate when filing a naturalization request. The government was asked to implement this motion without waiting for the research of the Research and Documentation Center (WODC).
Read more ...Further investigation into naturalization of RANOV permit holders
After a majority of the Parliament voted in favor of the motion on February 9, 2021 to exempt RANOV permit holders from the requirement to provide a passport and a birth certificate when filing a naturalization application, State Secretary Broekers-Knol stands by her policy.
Read more ...Vera Kidjan on NOS Radio 1 News about 'pardon' permit holders
Vera Kidjan represents about 500 persons who received a 'pardon' permit in the past, but 13 years later still cannot obtain Dutch citizenship. In total, about 10.000 people are in this same situation.
Read more ...Dutch parliament supports motion to allow naturalization for RANOV permit holders
A majority of the Dutch Parliament voted on Tuesday 9 February in favour of the motion to exempt RANOV permit holders from the requirement to provide a passport and a birth certificate when filing a naturalization application.
Read more ...Parliamentary majority wants to accommodate naturalization of pardon permit holders
This week, two Dutch political parties (SP and CDA) intend to file a motion to pave the way for about 10.000 pardon permit holders to obtain Dutch citizenship. A majority of the parliament is in favor of this initiative.
Read more ...Dutch naturalization impossible without documents
The topic of this headline received renewed attention from the public and politicians in recent weeks, since Ethiopian born, but Dutch raised, Yosef Tekeste-Yamane made his appearance in the media.
Read more ...Option and Naturalization Fees 2021
Application fees for Dutch citizenship requests, by naturalization or option, are revised annually. As of 1 January 2021, the IND charges the following amounts:
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