Applying for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation in the Netherlands
Do you want to apply for the Netherlands (Dutch) nationality? One of the ways is to apply for naturalisatie (naturalisation). You can hand in your application via your municipality.
Usually one of the conditions is that you have been legally living in the Netherlands for at least 5 years. Read all conditions of naturalisation on the website of the Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst – IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service).
In some cases there are exemptions to the condition of 5 years of legal residence.
The municipaity will send the application to the IND. The decision will be made by the IND.
The decision-making process takes a maximum of 12 months. You can track the progress of your application on the Mijn IND online portal.
This is how it works for you
Here is some information from your municipality.
Applying for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation
Please note: you can only apply for naturalisatie tot Nederlander (Dutch citizenship by naturalisation) if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.
If you meet the conditions, you can make an appointment for your naturalisation application. Please dial +31 (0)43 350 4040 to make an appointment.
2023 rates
Naturalisation per person: €970
Naturalisation of one couple: €1238
Naturalisation of a child at the same time: €143
Naturalisation for persons who have an asielvergunning voor onbepaalde tijd (permanent asylum residence permit): €722
Naturalisation for partners of people who have an permanent asylum residence permit: €991
- The municipality assesses whether you meet all conditions for naturalisation and provides the Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst – IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) with their recommendation. The municipality sends your file to the IND.
- The IND checks whether you meet all conditions and makes a decision. The IND must take a decision within 12 months. If you have any questions about the application in the meantime, you can contact the IND.
- You officially become a Dutch citizen after the naturalisatieceremonie (naturalisation ceremony).
- You can apply for a Dutch travel document such as a passport or identiteitskaart (ID-kaart) 1 week after the naturalisation ceremony.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Maastricht
Visiting address
Mosae Forum 10
6211DW Maastricht
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |