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 use a second passport if:
- You travel to different countries that are in conflict with one another. Do you have a stamp from the first country in your passport? If so, you may not be able to enter the other country. A second passport can help you in such a case. The Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken – BZK (Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations) provides a list of countries in conflict (in Dutch).
- You often need a visa for the countries to which you travel. Suppose your passport is at an embassy for the purpose of a visa application. Without a second passport, you will not be able to travel outside the Netherlands.
You can obtain 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. Ask your municipality, embassy or consulate what evidence you need to present.
Do you live in the Netherlands? If so, you can apply for a second Dutch passport from the municipality where you live.
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.
Passport, second
Can you travel with a Dutch identity card? Then you are not entitled to a second passport.
A second passport is valid for 2 years.
You can apply for a second passport or a second business passport under the following condition:
- Your first passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
- All your travel documents (both passports and identity cards). You must also bring expired travel documents with you. Do you have dual nationality? Then also take your foreign travel document with you.
- 1 color passport photo that looks good and is no more than 6 months old at the time of application. The photo provides a sharp, natural representation of the applicant (see also Passport photo, guidelines on www.olst-wijhe.nl).
- Written permission from the curator, if you are under guardianship.
- A letter written by you explaining that you are traveling to countries that are in conflict with each other.
- A statement from your employer showing the need for a second passport.
- Enough money. You must pay for your passport when applying. You can pay in cash or with your debit card.
- A way to prove that you are applying for a second passport because of your work. You can do this with, for example:
- Extracts from the Chamber of Commerce
- Business contracts
- Invitations from foreign companies
Arrange at the counter
Make an appointment online and bring with you with your application:
- All your travel documents (both passports and identity cards). You must also bring expired travel documents with you. Do you have dual nationality? Then also take your foreign travel document with you.
- 1 color passport photo that looks good and is no more than 6 months old at the time of application. The photo provides a sharp, natural representation of the applicant (see also Passport photo, guidelines on www.olst-wijhe.nl).
- Written permission from the curator, if you are under guardianship.
- A letter written by you explaining that you are traveling to countries that are in conflict with each other.
- A statement from your employer showing the need for a second passport.
- Enough money. You must pay for your passport when applying. You can pay in cash or with your debit card.
- A way to prove that you are applying for a second passport because of your work. You can do this with, for example:
- Extracts from the Chamber of Commerce
- Business contracts
- Invitations from foreign companies
Applying for and collecting
You can apply for a second passport in person at the municipality where you are registered. In Olst-Wijhe you can go to both the town hall and the Holstohus for this. When applying, you pay the costs of the second passport. After five working days, your new passport will be ready for you at the location where you applied for the passport. You can also make an appointment online for pick-up.
Do you want to apply for a new travel document following loss or theft?
Make the declaration of loss when you have lost your travel document or when you apply for a new travel document. We note the number of your old proof of identity in the basic register of travel documents to prevent identity fraud.
A passport costs:
For people up to the age of 18 - € 57.30
For people from the age of 18 - € 75.80
Extra costs urgent application - € 51.60
You can collect the passport after 6 working days. You can make an appointment online for this. You have 3 months to collect the passport.
Do you need the passport faster?
Then use the urgent procedure.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Olst-Wijhe
Visiting addresses
Raadhuisplein 1
8131BN Wijhe
| Monday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Tuesday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Wednesday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Thursday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Friday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Jan Schamhartstraat 5b
8121CM Olst
| Monday | 13.30-16.30 |
| Tuesday | 13.30-16.30 |
| Wednesday | 13.30-20.00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 13.30-16.30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |