Become a Dutch citizen through naturalization

Dutch Citizenship

Important things to keep in mind

    • An asylum permanent residence permit or regular permanent residence permit.

    • A residence permit as a long-term EU resident.

    • A temporary residence permit with a non-temporary purpose of stay.

    • A resident permit as a family member of an EU national (including stay with minor Dutch child, ruling Chavez-Vilchez).

    • You have residence pursuant to EU law because you have the nationality of an EU or EEA country or Switzerland. You do not need to have a residence permit.

    • A residence document Article 50 TEU Withdrawal Agreement Brexit (in Dutch: Terugtrekkingsakkoord Brexit) for UK nationals and their family members.

  • Fulfill the integration requirement by passing the civic integration exam on at least language level A2. With exemptions

  • Have a valid residence permit or right of residence on the date of the naturalization ceremony

  • You are not a danger to the public order or national security of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

  • Renounce your current nationality. With exceptions

  • Make the deceleration of solidarity during the naturalization ceremony

  • Must have your name determined if it’s not consistent with a first name and surname.

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  • Be 18 years old or older

  • Prove your identity and nationality with valid documents

  • Have lived in the Kingdom of Netherlands for at least 5 consecutive years with a valid residence permit. With exceptions.