Applying for a business passport in the Netherlands

Do you hold Dutch citizenship? Do you travel a lot outside the Netherlands on business and get a lot of visas in your passport? If so, you can apply for a zakenpaspoort (business passport). Business passports have more pages and more space for visas.

You apply for a business passport at the municipality where you live. Do you hold Dutch citizenship but have no fixed address in the Netherlands? If so, you can apply for a business passport at a grensgemeente (border municipality). You can do this when visiting the Netherlands.

Do you live outside the Netherlands? See how to apply for your second Dutch passport from outside the Netherlands.

This is how it works for you

Your (future) place of residence falls under:

Municipality of Woerden

Here is some information from your municipality.

Applying for a business passport

Please note: you can only apply for a Dutch zakenpaspoort (business passport) if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.

You have a Dutch nationality
You are registered in the municipality of Woerden.
You have to come to town hall in person

What should you bring with you when you apply for your business passport?

-Any travel documents you have (such as an expired passport or a valid ID card).
-A passport photo that meets all photo requirements.

What should you take with you when you collect your business passport?

-Your valid ID.

You must apply for a business passport in person at the municipality where you live. Make an appointment to apply for a passport at town hall. Application can not be done through an online process.

Please visit our website for an overview of current costs

When will you receive your business passport?

-You can pick up your business passport at the town hall after 6 working days.
-Make an appointment for this and bring a proof of identity with you to your appointment.
-You must collect your passport within 3 months.

Urgent request

Do you need your business passport within 6 working days? If you submit an urgent application before 3 p.m. today, you can collect your business passport after 11 a.m. tomorrow.