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 Oudewater

Here is some information from your municipality.

Municipality of Oudewater: 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 and you are registered with the Oudewater municipality.
Your first passport is valid for at least another 6 months.
You can demonstrate that you need the second passport. Ask your municipality, embassy or consulate which proof you need to show.

- Any travel documents you have (for example, an expired passport or a valid ID card).
- A passport photo that meets all photo requirements.
- A completed consent form and your child. Please note: this only applies if you are applying for a second passport for your child and your child is a minor (younger than 18 years of age).
- Documents that prove that you often travel to countries in conflict or countries that require a visa.

Application

You can apply for and collect a second passport at the municipality of Woerden

Urgent request

If you submit an urgent application before 3 p.m., you can usually pick up your second passport after 11 a.m. the following day. Please note: this cannot be guaranteed.

Please visit the website of the Oudewater municipality for an overview of current costs

- You can collect your passport from the municipality after 6 working days.
- You must make an appointment for this.
- You have 3 months to collect your passport.
- A second passport is valid for 2 years.

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