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Applying for a Dutch passport or identity card if you live in Somalia

It is not possible to apply for a passport in Somalia. Instead you can make an appointment with a Dutch embassy or consulate-general in another country, such as Kenya or Ethiopia.

Somali documents

To apply for a Dutch passport, you need documents.

Do you have Somali documents? Only documents issued by Somali authorities in Somalia or Somaliland are accepted. These documents are sent to the IND to check if they are genuine. This can take 6 to 9 months.

Warning: Please note: Consular statements issued by a Somali embassy are not accepted.

DNA testing

Have your documents been approved by the IND? Then a DNA test is still required. The embassy will contact you about this. You cannot start this examination yourself.