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.
Municipality of Westerwolde: Applying for a second passport
Note. You can only apply for a second passport if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.
You can apply for a second passport if:
- you hold Dutch citizenship
- your first passport is valid for at least another 6 months.
- It is for a business trip, or necessary for booking a trip.
- If you are going to a country to which you cannot travel with a Dutch identity card.
To obtain a second passport, you apply in person at the municipality where you live. You will also pick up the passport in person. Please contact us: +31 599 320 220.
Emergency application
Will five working days take too long? In that case you can apply for an emergency application. Please note that you must pay a surcharge. If you make your emergency passport application before 2pm, you can collect the passport the following working day after 10am
Do you need the document even sooner? It may be possible to get an emergency passport from the Marechaussee (Royal Netherlands Military Constabulary). You can find more information on Defensie.nl.
There are fees for applying for a second passport. For more information, please contact the municipality. +31 599 320 220.
You can collect your passport from the municipality after 5 working days. You will have 3 months to collect your second passport.
A second passport is valid for 2 years.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Westerwolde