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Dutch Nationality

The Netherlands Nationality Act, which entered into force on 1 January 1985, sets out the rules for determining who is entitled to Dutch nationality, how to acquire it and how it can be lost.

The most significant amendment to the Act, introduced on 1 April 2003, affects former Dutch nationals and Dutch nationals living abroad.

On these pages you can find information about acquiring Dutch nationality, parenthood and nationality, civic integration, naturalisation and dual citizenship. For more information, you can contact the Dutch embassy or consulate in your country of residence.

 

• How can I acquire Dutch nationality

  There are three ways of acquiring Dutch nationality:

• What is the option procedure

• Dutch Naturalisation Exam

• What is the naturalisation ceremony for new citizens?

• I have a Dutch mother and a non-Dutch father

• Living abroad with dual nationality

• Can my children become Dutch citizens if I acquire or regain Dutch nationality?

• Acknowledging your girlfriend’s child with foreign nationality

  I am a male Dutch citizen and I want to acknowledge my girlfriend’s minor child, who has foreign nationality. Will the child acquire Dutch nationality through acknowledgement?

• Regaining Dutch nationality

  I have lost my Dutch nationality. How can I regain it?

• Acquiring a different nationality