Dutch citizenship by birth

Born before 1 January 1985

If your father was a Dutch citizen at the time of your birth, you may have been granted Dutch citizenship by descent even if you were born outside the Netherlands.

If only your mother was a Dutch citizen at the time of your birth, you will need to apply for citizenship through a specialised application known as the Option Procedure.

Born on or after 1 January 1985

You are automatically considered a Dutch citizen even if you were born outside the Netherlands, provided any one of your parents was a Dutch citizen at the time of your birth.

Speak to one of our advisers to determine if you can claim Dutch citizenship

Dutch citizenship by marriage

You may apply for Dutch citizenship if you have been living with your Dutch spouse for three consecutive years either in the Netherlands or outside the Netherlands.

Benefits of Dutch citizenship

  • Gaining a Dutch passport
  • Ability to vote in all Dutch elections
  • Your children can become Dutch citizens
  • EU citizenship — freedom to travel and live in the EU
  • You can vote for the European parliament

For an effortless application, contact our citizenship experts

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