Applying for or renewing my child's Dutch passport or ID card abroad

If your child has Dutch nationality, you can apply for your child's first Dutch passport or ID card. Your child can also apply themselves, depending on their age.

Younger than 12

If your child is under 12, you must apply for your child's first Dutch passport or ID card on their behalf. Follow the step-by-step plan to see how to do this: applying for your first passport or ID card. 

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12 or older

If your child is 12 or older they can apply for an ID card themselves. The same applies to a passport, if they have the permission of both parents. Read more: Applying for a Dutch passport or ID card from abroad for the first time.

If your child has Dutch nationality, you can renew your child's Dutch passport or ID card. Your child can also do this themselves, depending on their age.

Younger than 12

If your child is under 12, you can renew your child's Dutch passport or ID card on their behalf. Follow the step-by-step plan to see how to do this: applying for or renewing a passport or ID card.

12 or above

If your child is 12 or older they can apply for an ID card themselves. The same applies to a passport, if they have the permission of both parents. Once they are 18 your child can apply for their own passport without needing parental permission.

Follow the step-by-step plan: renewing your passport or ID card. Your child will need to follow the same plan if they wish to submit the application themselves.