Which documents do I need to apply for a Dutch passport or ID-card from abroad?

Application if you are 18 or over

If you are a Dutch national and live abroad, and you have never had a Dutch passport or ID-card, follow the step-by-step guide to applying for a passport or ID-card. You will see what to do and which documents you need, and what conditions apply.

Application for a minor (child under 18)

If you want to apply for a passport or ID-card for your child, and they have not yet had a Dutch passport or ID-card, find out how to apply. 

Renewal if you are 18 or over

If you are a Dutch national and live abroad, and you want to renew your Dutch passport or ID-card, follow the step-by-step guide to applying for a new passport or ID-card. You will see what to do and which documents you need, and what conditions apply.

Renewal for a minor (child under 18)

If you want to renew a Dutch passport or ID-card for your child, find out how to do this. 

If you are a Dutch national and live abroad, and your passport or ID-card is about to expire or has expired, you can apply for a new passport or ID-card. In most cases this is possible even if your old document has expired. Whether you should apply for a passport or ID-card depends on what you want the document for. Find out what to do if your passport or ID-card is about to expire or has expired.

If you are outside the Netherlands and your Dutch passport or ID-card has been lost or stolen, the type of replacement document you will need depends on how soon you want to travel. Find out what to do if your passport or ID-card has been lost or stolen abroad.