Applying for a new passport or renewing your old one in the Netherlands
Do you want to apply for a new passport or renew your old one? The application process depends on where you hold citizenship and where you live.
- Do you hold Dutch citizenship? Then you can apply or renew at your municipality.
- Do you hold Dutch citizenship, but have no fixed place of residence? Then you can contact a Dutch border municipality to apply for a new passport or to renew your old one.
- Do you not hold Dutch citizenship? Visit your own embassy or consulate for a passport.
- Do you live in the Netherlands on a valid residence permit? Are you unable to get a passport from your country of origin? You may be eligible for a vreemdelingenpaspoort (alien passport). Ask at your municipality.
- Do you live in the Netherlands as an erkend vluchteling (recognised refugee)? Then you are eligible for a vluchtelingenpaspoort (refugee passport). Contact your municipality for this.
- A colour passport photo that complies with the Dutch passport photo requirements;
- All travel and identification documents in your possession.
Passport for children up to the age of 18
- Your child must be present when you apply.
- All parents / legal guardians must give permission for the passport application. You must fill in a form for this. You can get the form from the municipality. Bring the completed consent form with you to the application appointment. In a number of municipalities you fill in the form and give permission using your DigiD.
- A colour passport photo of your child that meets the passport photo requirements;
- All of your child's passports and identity papers. Even if they have expired.
- A valid proof of identity of all the parents/guardians.
Do you live outside the Netherlands? See how to apply for your Dutch passport from outside the Netherlands.
This is how it works for you
Here is some information from your municipality.
Applying for a new passport or renewing your old one
-You have a Dutch nationality.
-You are registered in the municipality of Oudewater.
-You have to come to town hall yourself.
What should you bring to your appointment?
-Any travel documents you may hold (such as an expired passport or valid ID card).
-A passport photo that meets all photo requirements.
-A completed consent form and also your child. Please note: this only applies if you are applying for a passport for your child and your child is a minor (younger than 18).
You must apply for a passport in person at the municipality where you live. Make an appointment to apply for a passport.
Please visit the website of the Oudewater municipality for an overview of current costs
When will you get your passport?
-You can pick up your passport at the town hall after 6 working days.
-Make an appointment and take your old proof of identity with you to your appointment.
-You can also have your passport delivered. You can arrange this during your first appointment.
-You must collect your passport within 3 months.
Urgent request
-Do you need your passport within 6 working days? If you make an urgent application before 3 p.m. today, you can collect your passport after 11 a.m. tomorrow.
-Do you need your passport today? Then contact the Marechaussee for an emergency passport.
How long is your passport valid for?
An adult passport (from 18 years old) is valid for 10 years.
A passport for children (up to 18 years) is valid for 5 years.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Oudewater
Visiting address
Waardsedijk 219
3421NE Oudewater
| Monday | 09:00-12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00-12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-12:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00 - 16:30 17:30 - 19:30 |
| Friday | 09:00-12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |