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
Here is some information from your municipality.
Municipality of De Wolden: Applying for a second passport
Please note: 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.
- You can demonstrate that you need the second passport.
- You are travelling to a country that you cannot enter using a Dutch identity card.
- Any passports and ID cards you have. Even if they have expired.
- Bring written proof if your current passport is with a visa service?
- A passport photo (not older than 6 months) in colour. Please note the passport photo requirements
You can apply for a second passport at the municipal desk. You pay at the time of the applicatie (card or cash). You can make an appointment online.
Urgent request
Is 6 working days too long? Then you can ask for emergency treatment. You will pay a surcharge. If you request urgent treatment before 13.30, you can collect the passport the next working day. Do you need the document even faster? You may be able to get an emergency passport from the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. More information can be found at Defense.nl.
You pay a fee for the application of a second passport. For more informatie contact your municipality:
:+31528378200 or gemeente@dewolden.nl .
Your passport will be ready for collection from the municipality after 6 working days. You have 3 months in which to collect your new passport.
A second passport is valid for 2 years.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of De Wolden
Visiting address
Raadhuisstraat 2
7921GD Zuidwolde
Monday | 8:30 - 13:30 |
Tuesday | 8:30 - 13:30 |
Wednesday | 8:30 - 16:00 18:00 - 20:00 |
Thursday | 8:30 - 13:30 |
Friday | 8:30 - 13:30 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |