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Renewing your Dutch passport or ID card, or applying for one in the United Kingdom

If you live in the United Kingdom and want to apply for a Dutch passport or ID card for yourself or your child, follow this step-by-step plan to help you collect the documents you need before you make an appointment.

Step 1: Make a checklist of the documents you need

You will need various documents to apply for a Dutch passport of ID card. For example, documents proving your identity and showing that you have Dutch nationality. Answer the following questions to create your personal checklist.

Step 2: Print your personal checklist

Once you’ve made your personal checklist, download and print it by clicking on the 'Download result (PDF)’ button (step 1). Bring the printed checklist to the appointment. If you are applying for multiple passports or ID cards, create and print a separate checklist for each application.

Step 3: Collect all the documents on your checklist

Collect all the documents mentioned on the checklist.

Please note that official foreign documents, such as birth certificates and marriage certificates, usually need to be legalised.  For information on whether this is necessary and how to do it, see your personal checklist.

You need these documents so we can check whether you are a Dutch national and whether you meet the requirements.

Even if you have previously applied for a Dutch passport or ID card you will still need to bring all the documents on your checklist.

Step 4: Make an appointment

Have you collected all the documents from your checklist? Then you can make an appointment. You can do this in the United Kingdom or in the Netherlands.

If you are applying for multiple passports or ID cards, fill in the correct number when making the appointment.

Attention: If you are not able to make an appointment try again later. Slots may become available due to cancellations or re-scheduling.

VFS Global in London

Make an appointment online with VFS Global in London

Useful to know:

  • VFS Global works on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Want to know more? Read the frequently asked questions about VFS Global.
  • You cannot submit an urgent application to VFS Global. This can only be done at the embassy in London.
  • If your passport or ID card is lost or stolen and you do not have a copy of it, you can only apply for a passport or ID card at the Dutch embassy in London.

Dutch embassy in London

Make an appointment online at the embassy in London

VFS Global in Edinburgh

Make an appointment online with VFS Global in Edinburgh

Useful to know:

  • VFS Global works on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Want to know more? Read the frequently asked questions about VFS Global.
  • You cannot submit an urgent application to VFS Global. This can only be done at the embassy in London.
  • If your passport or ID card is lost or stolen and you do not have a copy of it, you can only apply for a passport or ID card at the Dutch embassy in London.

VFS Global in Birmingham

Make an appointment online with VFS Global in Birmingham

Useful to know:

  • VFS Global works on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Want to know more? Read the frequently asked questions about VFS Global.
  • You cannot submit an urgent application to VFS Global. This can only be done at the embassy in London.
  • If your passport or ID card is lost or stolen and you do not have a copy of it, you can only apply for a passport or ID card at the Dutch embassy in London.

The Dutch embassy is coming to Norwich, where you can apply for a passport or ID card.

When?

28 and 29 September 2026

Where?

Norwich

Making an appointment

Attention: You can schedule an appointment from about 1 month in advance.

Surcharge

There is an additional fee of € 26,85 per application if you apply for a passport or ID card at this location.

The Dutch embassy is coming to Exeter, where you can apply for a passport or ID card.

When?

2 and 3 November 2026

Where?

Exeter

Making an appointment

Attention: You can schedule an appointment from about 1 month in advance.

Surcharge

There is an additional fee of € 26,85 per application if you apply for a passport or ID card at this location.

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 5 and 6.

Find out how to apply for a passport or ID card at a Dutch border municipality

Step 5: Go to your appointment

You must submit your passport or ID card application in person. Even applicants under 18 must appear in person.

Bring the following:

  • Application form for passport or ID card (completed online, printed and signed)
  • Your personal checklist from Step 1 (printed)
  • All documents listed on your personal checklist. Bring all original documents. The front desk will make copies, and you can then take your original documents back home with you. If you needed to have documents legalised and/or translated, bring the legalised and translated versions with you as well.

Please note:

We cannot help you if any of these documents are missing:

  • Application form for passport or ID card (completed, printed and signed)
  • Declaration of consent from parent / guardian for minor applicant(s). Are you applying for a passport for your child under 18? Or an ID card for your child under the age of 12? And are you or the other parent unable to attend the appointment? Then the absent parent must complete and sign the declaration of consent. And provide a copy of their passport or ID card. The copy must be dated and signed by the absent parent.
  • Passport or ID card. Bring all your Dutch and/or foreign passports and ID cards, including any that have expired.

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 will cost you less.

When you hand in your old passport or ID card depends on where you apply.

Applying at the Dutch embassy

Are you collecting your new passport or ID card in person? Then you do not need to hand in your passport or ID card during your appointment. You hand in your old passport or ID card when you collect your new one.

Are you having your new passport sent to you? Then you must first send your old passport to the embassy. Only then will your new passport be sent to you. This means that there will be a period when you have no passport. In most cases, you cannot have your new ID card sent to you. Check during your application whether this is possible.

Would you like your old passport or ID card returned to you? Inform the embassy.

Applying via VFS Global

Are you collecting your new passport or ID card in person? Then you do not need to hand in your passport or ID card during your appointment. You hand in your old passport or ID card when you collect your new one.

Are you having your new passport sent to you? Then your old passport will be invalidated during your appointment. This means there will be a period during which you do not have a valid passport. In most cases, you cannot have your new ID card sent to you. Check during your application whether this is possible.

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.

On the page How long is the application process for a Dutch passport or ID card abroad you can read more about the processing time of a passport or ID card.

Step 6: Collect your passport or ID card or have it sent to you

You will receive an e-mail when your new passport or ID card is ready. You must collect your new document within 3 months or have it sent to you. After that, it will be destroyed.

Dutch embassy in London

You can collect your new passport or ID card on the following days:

  • Tuesday: 13:30 - 15:30
  • Friday: 10:00 - 12:00 and 13:30 - 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.

Dutch embassy in London

You can have your new passport sent to you by registered post (Royal Mail Special Delivery). You will need to pay for the postage yourself.

It is normally not possible to have your new ID card sent to you. But double check this when you submit your application.

VFS Global in London, Edinburgh and Birmingham

You can have your new passport sent by courier (DX). You will need to pay for the courier costs yourself during your application.

It is normally not possible to have your new ID card sent to you. But double check this when you submit your application.

Check that the information – such as your name and place of birth – in your new passport or on your new ID card is correct. If there is an error, email the application location at:

Attach photos or scans showing the error. In your email, you should also say which information is correct.

Having your partner’s name in your passport

If your partner’s name is listed on your passport or ID card, it will be on the reverse of the plastic page in all passports issued from the end of September 2024 onwards, instead of on the front of it, as was previously the case. This is not an error.

If your partner’s name is not listed in your passport at all and you have requested it be listed, this is an error and you should email the application location.

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: