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If you want to apply for a Dutch passport or ID card and you live in the United Kingdom, follow this step-by-step plan.
Step 1: Create your personal checklist
Creating a personal checklist will show you what documents you need in order to apply for a passport or ID card. Create a separate checklist for each application. This means one for you and one for your child, for instance.
When you have created your checklist, go to step 2.
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Step 2: Check the additional requirements
Your personal checklist (see step 1) will show you that you also need documents from the United Kingdom in order to apply for a Dutch passport or ID card. You can also see whether your documents need to be legalised and translated.
Attention: If your Dutch passport or ID card is with the Home Office, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) or Student Finance, ask them to return it to you. You cannot apply for a new passport or ID card without it.
You must prove that you are legally resident in the United Kingdom. You can do this by providing one of the following documents:
- a valid visa and any supporting documents
- a valid residence permit. This may also be an email or letter from the Home Office, telling you what your status of your residence is
- if you also have the British nationality, a valid British passport or ID card.
If you only have the Dutch nationality, are 18 or over and your passport or ID card has expired more than 2 years ago, you must also prove that you do not have the British nationality. You can do this by applying for proof that you do not have British citizenship (form NQ). You can download a form for this from the UK government website, or apply online.
If you are applying for a Dutch passport or ID card for a minor, please use the proof of legal residence of the Dutch parent(s).
If your personal checklist (step 1) says you need your parents’ consent and one of your parents is withholding consent, you can apply to a court of law for consent by proxy instead. Find out how to do this (information in Dutch).
If your mother is not Dutch, your personal checklist will say that you need proof of your mother’s civil status when you were born. If you were born in the UK, please note that the UK does not issue certificates of civil status. In this case, you can use a self-declaration of civil status, completed and signed by your mother.
If you have a birth certificate or marriage certificate from the United Kingdom, you may need to have it legalised. This depends on when you last applied for a Dutch passport or ID card.
The last time I applied for a Dutch passport or ID card was before 1 January 2021
If your birth certificate or marriage certificate has not been officially amended since your last application, you do not need to have it legalised.
If your birth certificate or marriage certificate has been officially amended since your last application, you must have the document legalised with an apostille. Find out more about having documents from the United Kingdom legalised.
This is the first time I’m applying for a Dutch passport or ID card, or the last time I applied was after 1 January 2021
You must have your birth certificate or marriage certificate legalised with an apostille. Find out more about having documents from the United Kingdom legalised.
Documents from another country
If you have documents from another country, find out if you need to have them legalised.
You can submit documents written in Dutch, English, German or French. If you have documents in another language, you should have them translated by a sworn translator. You do not need to have multilingual extracts translated. A multilingual extract is a standard form in 9 languages.
Step 3: Make an appointment
Once you know which documents you need, you can make an appointment in the United Kingdom or the Netherlands. Make a separate appointment for every application you wish to submit.
Appointment in the United Kingdom
Embassy in London
Make an appointment online with the embassy in London
After making an appointment it will be confirmed by email. The email will contain a link you can use to change or cancel your appointment.
VFS Global in London
In most cases, you can also make an appointment to submit your application with VFS Global. VFS Global is an external service provider. Their locations have longer opening times than the embassy. Please be aware that submitting your application through VFS Global is more expensive.
Make an appointment online with VFS Global in London
You can skip steps 4 and 5.
Attention: If your passport or identity card is lost or stolen and you do not have a copy of it, you cannot submit your application through VFS Global. Make an appointment online with the embassy in London.
In most cases, you can make an appointment to submit your application with VFS Global in Edinburgh. VFS Global is an external service provider. Their locations have longer opening times than the embassy in London. Please be aware that submitting your application through VFS Global is more expensive.
Make an appointment online with VFS Global in Edinburgh
You can skip steps 4 and 5.
Attention: If your passport or identity card is lost or stolen and you do not have a copy of it, you cannot submit your application through VFS Global. Make an appointment online with the embassy in London.
In most cases, you can also make an appointment to submit your application with VFS Global in Birmingham. VFS Global is an external service provider. Their locations have longer opening times than the embassy in London. Please be aware that submitting your application through VFS Global is more expensive.
Make an appointment online with VFS Global in Birmingham
You can skip steps 4 and 5.
Attention: If your passport or identity card is lost or stolen and you do not have a copy of it, you cannot submit your application through VFS Global. Make an appointment online with the embassy in London.
Appointment in the Netherlands
You can submit your passport or ID card application at a border municipality in the Netherlands. If you wish to do this, you can skip steps 4 and 5.
- Apply for a passport or ID card at a Dutch border municipality
You can submit your passport or ID card application at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. If you wish to do this, you can skip steps 4 and 5.
- Apply for a passport or ID card at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Step 4: Go to your appointment
You must submit your passport or ID card application in person. Even applicants under 18 must appear in person.
Bring all the documents on your personal checklist. For every document the checklist will show you whether you need to provide the original and/or a photocopy.
If you needed to have documents legalised and/or translated, bring the legalised and translated versions with you as well.
The overview of consular fees in the United Kingdom tells you how much you will have to pay for a passport or ID card and which payment methods are accepted.
Submitting your application through VFS Global is more expensive. Find out what the extra costs are on the VFS Global website.
Applying for a passport or ID card at a Dutch border municipality or at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport will cost you less.
No. If you need your current passport or ID card while your application is being processed, you can retain it for the time being.
When do I have to hand in my old passport or ID card?
If you are collecting your new passport or ID card in person, you should hand in your old one when you come to collect it.
If you are having your passport or ID card sent to you, you will need to first send your old one to the embassy or consulate-general. Only then will your new passport or ID card be sent to you. This means that there will be a period when you have no passport or ID card. If you want your old passport or ID card back, inform the embassy or consulate-general.
I have a residence permit or visa in my old passport, what should I do?
If your passport contains visas or a residence permit and you want to keep those pages intact, inform staff of this when you submit your old passport.
After you submit your application you will receive a track & trace code to track the status of your application. You will receive an email when your new passport or ID card is ready.
Step 5: Collect your passport or ID card or have it sent to you
It usually takes 4 weeks until your passport or ID card is ready. You will be contacted if there are documents missing from your application. In this case, it will take longer than 4 weeks until your passport or ID card is ready. You must collect your new passport or ID card within three months; after three months it will be destroyed.
Embassy in London
You can collect your new passport or ID card on the following days:
- Monday and Friday: 10:00 - 12:00
- Tuesday: 14:00 - 15:30
You do not need to make an appointment but first check which days our offices are closed.
VFS Global in London, Edinburgh and Birmingham
Find out when you can collect your new passport or ID card on the VFS Global website.
You can have your new passport sent to you by registered post (Royal Mail Special Delivery). You will need to pay GBP 7.00 postage.
It is normally not possible to have your new ID card sent to you. But double check this when you submit your application.
Contact
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact the embassy in London
If you are submitting your application through VFS Global, you can contact them by email:
London lonnlpp@vfsglobal.com
Edinburgh edinlpp@vfsglobal.com
Birmingham birnlpp@vfsglobal.com
FAQs
How do I get a Dutch identity card? ›
Applying for a Dutch passport or identity card
If you have Dutch citizenship, you should apply for a Dutch passport or identity card to the municipality where you are registered. You will need to bring a colour photo and your old documents with you.
It usually takes 4 weeks until your passport or ID card is ready. You will be contacted if there are documents missing from your application. In this case, it will take longer than 4 weeks until your passport or ID card is ready.
How long does it take to get a Dutch ID card? ›How long does an application for a Dutch ID card take? Your ID card will be ready after 6 working days. You can collect your card in person (by appointment only) or have it delivered to your address.
Who qualifies for a Dutch passport? ›Foreign citizens can apply for Dutch citizenship if they have lived in the Netherlands legally for at least 5 years.
How much is a Dutch ID card? ›| Type of travel document | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passport (adult) | €114,30 |
| Passport (child, i.e. under 18) | €95,82 |
| Identity card (adult) | €110,25 |
| Identity card (child, i.e. under 18) | €78,70 |
Step 5: Collect your passport or ID card or have it sent to you. It usually takes 4 weeks until your passport or ID card is ready. You will be contacted if there are documents missing from your application. In this case, it will take longer than 4 weeks until your passport or ID card is ready.
Can I have both British and Dutch passport? ›In some cases, you can. If you apply for Dutch nationality through the 'option procedure' instead of the naturalisation procedure, it is less likely that the Dutch government will require you to give up your British nationality.
Can I keep Dutch and British passport? ›If you are aged 18 or over you could automatically lose your Dutch nationality. This is because the United Kingdom is no longer part of the European Union (EU). To keep your Dutch nationality, you need to make sure you always apply for a new Dutch passport, identity card or certificate of Dutch nationality on time.
What are the benefits of having a Dutch passport? ›- You are not a foreign national anymore. ...
- You no longer need a residence permit. ...
- You can stay abroad for a longer pe riod without any problems.
- You are allowed to vote in all Dutch elections.
- You are an EU citizen. ...
- You will be allowed to work in all public positions.
The Dutch passport currently ranks on the 4th place according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index. It provides visa-free access to 190 countries. This makes it one of the most desirable passports in the world with a very high mobility score.
Can I travel with a Dutch ID card? ›
If you are a Dutch national you can travel to most countries in Europe, and to Türkiye and Georgia, on a valid Dutch ID card. You do not need a passport.
How long does it take to get a Dutch residence permit? ›Your MVV will be ready for you to collect from the embassy or consulate-general within 10 working days. You must travel to the Netherlands with the MVV in your passport. The IND will let your host know when your residence permit is ready. You can then make an appointment at the IND office to collect your permit.
How much does it cost to get a Dutch passport? ›| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
| under 18 years | 57,34 euros |
| under 18 years (fast service) | 108,96 euros |
| 18 years and over | 75,82 euros |
| 18 years and over (fast service) | 127,44 euros |
There are 3 ways to become a Dutch citizen outside the Netherlands: by birth or acknowledgement, through the option procedure and through naturalisation. If your mother or father is Dutch, you may automatically be Dutch by birth or the acknowledgement of parentage.
Is it hard to get Dutch citizenship? ›You are eligible for obtaining Dutch citizenship by naturalization if: You have been living in the Netherlands with a permanent residence permit for at least five years. You have been living in the Netherlands and you are an EU/EEA national. You have been living in the Dutch Caribbean with a residence permit.
How much is a Dutch passport in UK? ›| Paspoort en identiteitskaart / Passport and identity card | EUR |
|---|---|
| Paspoort meerderjarige / Passport adult (18 and over) | 144,60 |
| Paspoort minderjarige / Passport minor (under 18) | 126,10 |
| Zakenpaspoort / Business passport | 144,60 |
| Zakenpaspoort minderjarige / Business passport minor (under 18) | 126,10 |
From 1 October 2021 you need a valid passport to travel to the United Kingdom (UK). If you become a UK resident on or before 31 December 2020, you can continue to use your ID card to travel between the Netherlands and the UK until at least the end of 2025.
What can I use as ID Netherlands? ›- a Dutch passport or a passport or identity card of a country belonging to the EU or the EEA. ...
- a Dutch identity card;
- a refugee travel document issued by the Dutch authorities;
- an alien's travel document issued by the Dutch authorities.
You can become a naturalised Dutch citizen abroad only if one of the following situations applies to you: You have been married to or in a registered partnership with a Dutch national for at least 3 years. You can prove that you have lived with your Dutch partner for at least 3 years.
Does Dutch allow dual citizenship? ›In addition to your citizenship of the Netherlands you might hold citizenship of 1 or more other countries. Depending on the situation you might have to choose between your Dutch and other citizenship.
How long before 5 years can I apply for citizenship? ›
You may file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, 90 calendar days before you complete your permanent residence requirement if your eligibility for naturalization is based upon being a: Permanent resident for at least 5 years; or. Permanent resident for at least 3 years if you are married to a US citizen.
How long can you stay in the UK with a Dutch passport? ›If you're an EU , EEA or Swiss Citizen travelling to the UK for a short business trip, you may not need to apply for a visa. Under the UK 's new points-based immigration system, you can continue to visit the UK without applying for a visa. In most cases you can stay for up to 6 months.
How do you get an EU passport if you are British? ›Requirements to get an EU passport for UK citizens
Be either non-EU, non-Swiss, or non-EEA. Make a minimum investment in exchange for residency or citizenship. Have a clean criminal record. Comply with the country's stay requirement.
If you only hold citizenship of the Netherlands, you will never automatically lose it. However, you can automatically lose your Dutch citizenship if you acquire another citizenship or if you have dual citizenship. The Government of the Netherlands can also actively revoke your Dutch citizenship.
Can I keep my Dutch bank account if I leave the Netherlands? ›You may wish to keep your Dutch bank accounts open for a period of time after you leave the Netherlands. In principle, this should not be a problem for the major banks, especially if you wish to keep a spaarrekening (savings account) open with the bank, as long as you have notified them of your change of address.
Can I work in London with a Dutch passport? ›Do you need a visa or work permit? If you are a Dutch national you don't need a visa or work permit to work in another EU country.
Do you have to declare dual nationality when renewing British passport? ›The United Kingdom allows citizens to have dual citizenship, which means you can be a UK citizen and at the same time a citizen from another country. If you're looking to renew your UK passport, there won't be any problem if you have dual citizenship.
Which passport is better Dutch or German? ›...
The complete list of passport rankings for 2021.
Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden were joint fifth, all with passports stronger than the UK's.
What is the strongest country passport? ›Japan has the world's most powerful passport - providing hassle-free entry to 193 countries. Just one country short, Singapore and South Korea are tied in second place, according to the latest Henley Passport Index from Henley & Partners, an immigration consultancy.
Which passport is the strongest 2022? ›
Japan is at the top of the Henley Passport Index 2022. The Ukraine war and COVID-19 have affected the rankings for the most powerful passports in the world.
Can I leave UK with EU ID card? ›Can I exit the UK using the ID card? Yes. However, the ID document must be accepted for entry at the country of destination. Therefore, if you wish to leave the UK using a national ID card you must check that the country you are travelling to will allow you to enter using a national ID card rather than a passport.
Is it better to travel with passport or ID? ›You need a passport if you want to travel internationally either by land, sea, or air. Having a passport also makes traveling domestically easier when flying. You don't have to worry whether your state-issued driver's license or ID card is a Real ID.
Can I visit Europe with identity card? ›Travel to an EU country
As an EU national, you have the right to travel to any EU country with a valid passport or ID card. Your non-EU family members may need an entry visa, depending on their nationality.
Dutch permanent residence permits are valid for five years or 10 years in the case of EU/EFTA permits for adults over 18. You can renew them through your local IND office or online if you have a DigiD account. Current renewal costs (in 2022) are €69 for adults and €37 for children.
Can I travel in Europe with a Dutch residence permit? ›What if you do not have the nationality of a Schengen country but do have a valid Dutch residence permit? Then you are allowed to be in all countries of the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Besides your passport or other travel document, take your residence permit with you when you travel.
How long can I stay in the Netherlands after my residence permit expires? ›If your residence permit is about to expire and you don't want to continue living in the Netherlands, you must depart on or before the day that your permit expires. In practice, the authorities usually accept a three-day stay after expiry.
Which country give passport is easy to get? ›The fastest way of getting a second passport is participating in the St Kitts and Nevis or Vanuatu citizenship by investment program. The obtaining period is 2 months. In Vanuatu, it's easier to pass the Due Diligence check, but a St Kitts and Nevis passport provides more benefits.
Which country has the easiest passport to get? ›Easiest Passport Through Naturalization: Dominica
The process can take as little as two months, but the average is more around three. If you're looking for the quickest way to get a second citizenship, go with Dominica. Its program has been around since 1993 and is part of their constitution.
- Step 1: Create your personal checklist. ...
- Step 2: Check the additional requirements. ...
- Step 3: Make an appointment. ...
- Step 4: Go to your appointment. ...
- Step 5: Collect your passport or ID card or have it sent to you.
Can you buy Dutch passport? ›
You cannot obtain Dutch citizenship unless you make the declaration of solidarity.
What level of Dutch is needed for citizenship? ›To become a Dutch citizen you must first pass the integration exam. This will still be taken at A2 level in 2022. Or the Staatsexamen Nt2 (Dutch as a Second Language state exam - page in Dutch).
Do I need to speak Dutch to become a Dutch citizen? ›To become a naturalised Dutch citizen you must usually first pass the civic integration exam. This is also known as the naturalisation test. Passing the test proves you have knowledge of the Dutch language and Dutch society.
How long does it take to get a Dutch passport? ›It usually takes 4 weeks until your passport or ID card is ready. You will be contacted if there are documents missing from your application. In this case, it will take longer than 4 weeks until your passport or ID card is ready.
Can I get an identity card? ›Your ID card
CitizenCards are available for any UK resident and are issued in 3 age categories: '18+' for adults, '16-17' for young people over 16 and 'Under 16' for children.
- You meet the general requirements that apply to everyone.
- You have had a valid Dutch residence permit for at least 5 consecutive years. ...
- Only years from the age of 8 on count towards the 5-year period. ...
- You had your main residence in the Netherlands during the entire 5-year period.
You can apply for a residence permit and an MVV in two ways: through a host in the Netherlands (such as an employer, family member or educational institution) in person at a Netherlands embassy or consulate-general.
What is the easiest ID to get? ›Postal ID. This identification is one of the easiest and fastest IDs to get and is valid for 3 years.
What valid ID can I get easily? ›Start with the Easiest ID to Get
Postal ID, NBI Clearance, UMID, and passport are four of the easiest valid IDs to acquire. The requirements aren't as many as compared to other government IDs in the Philippines.
Acceptable Photographic Personal ID
A national ID card and/or other valid documentation relating to immigration status and permission to work.
What can you use for ID instead of passport? ›
- Photocard Driving Licence (an expired photocard does NOT invalidate the licence)
- A valid passport.
- An expired passport.
- Formal ID Cards (armed forces, police, student union, company ID card)
- Tachograph Card.
- Local Authority/Taxi ID.
- Blue Badge (parking for people with disabilities)
- Firearms Certificate/Shotgun Licence.
You can lose a residence permit only if: are outside the Netherlands for more than 6 consecutive months for any reason; within the last 3 years have been outside the Netherlands annually for more than 4 consecutive months (individual years do not add up).
How long can I stay out of Netherlands with a permanent residence? ›You may stay outside the Netherlands for a maximum of 1 continuous year as long as your residence permit is valid. This is allowed if you are temporarily going abroad for education so you can complete your studies in the Netherlands. Are you going to study temporarily in a different EU country?
How long can a Dutch citizen stay in the UK? ›If you're an EU , EEA or Swiss Citizen travelling to the UK for a short business trip, you may not need to apply for a visa. Under the UK 's new points-based immigration system, you can continue to visit the UK without applying for a visa. In most cases you can stay for up to 6 months.
What is your nationality if you live in the Netherlands? ›Stb. 1984, 628. The Netherlands is a member state of the European Union (EU) and all Dutch nationals are EU citizens. They have automatic and permanent permission to live and work in any EU or European Free Trade Association (EFTA) country and may vote in elections to the European Parliament.
How can I get Dutch citizenship in UK? ›There are 3 ways to become a Dutch citizen outside the Netherlands: by birth or acknowledgement, through the option procedure and through naturalisation. If your mother or father is Dutch, you may automatically be Dutch by birth or the acknowledgement of parentage.