Applying for a second passport in the Netherlands

Are you a citizen of the Netherlands and do you need an additional Dutch passport for your travels? You can apply for one from the municipality where you live. However, additional passports are subject to conditions.

You can apply for an additional Dutch passport if:

Your first and current passport is valid for at least another 6 months;
You can demonstrate that you need a second passport. For example, if you do not want stamps in your passport by countries that are in a conflict with each other. Or if you often have to wait for visas from different countries.

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 Amersfoort

Here is some information from your municipality.

Second passport

You can only apply for a second passport if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.

To apply for a second passport, you must meet the following conditions:

You are a Dutch citizen.
Your first passport is valid for at least another 6 months.
If you regularly travel to countries with visa requirements. You may then be unable to use your passport because it is at an embassy for a visa application.
If you are regularly traveling to countries in conflict. The stamps in your first passport can then cause problems when entering another country.

Application and pickup is by appointment only. Don't forget to also make an appointment to pick up your passport. You can make an appointment through the following link: Tweede paspoort | Gemeente Amersfoort.

Your passport will be ready for collection from the municipality after 5 working days. You have 3 months in which to collect your new passport.

A second passport is valid for 2 years.