To get a Dutch passport, follow these steps:
- Check eligibility : You must have Dutch nationality and be registered in the municipality where you apply. For adults, you must be 18 years or older
- Make an appointment : You need to apply in person at your local municipality office or at specific locations like Schiphol Airport (by appointment)
- Prepare documents : Bring your current passport(s) and identity cards, even if expired or foreign, plus one recent color passport photo (not older than 6 months) that meets official requirements. Also bring a bank card or cash for payment
- Attend the appointment : The municipality will check your documents, take your fingerprints, and submit your application. If you want your passport faster, indicate this during the appointment and pay an extra fee
- Pay the fee : The regular fee is about €86.85, with expedited service costing around €145.95
- Collect your passport : The passport is usually ready after 6 working days (2 days if expedited). You must pick it up in person with your pick-up receipt and identity document. No appointment is needed for collection
If you are abroad, you must apply in person at a Dutch embassy or consulate. Processing can take several weeks as the passport is produced in the Netherlands and sent to the embassy or consulate for collection
. In summary, getting a Dutch passport involves proving your Dutch nationality, applying in person with required documents and photo, paying the fee, and collecting the passport after processing time.
