Who can apply for naturalisation?You are eligible to apply for Dutch nationality with a request for naturalisation. One of these situations apply to you: Show
Becoming a Dutch national by means of an option applicationSometimes you can also become a Dutch national in a faster and easier way. We call this option. Different conditions apply for option than for naturalisation. There are a number of advantages:
Check if you are eligible to apply for Dutch nationality by means of an option application. Advantages and disadvantages becoming a Dutch nationalVideo: How can I become Dutch through naturalisation?RequirementsThe following requirements apply to naturalisation:
Requirements naturalisation of childrenChildren under the age of 18 cannot request naturalisation for themselves. However, you and your child can apply for Dutch nationality together. You will include the naturalisation for your child with your own application. This is formally known in Dutch as mee-naturalisatie. Requirements for including children under the age of 16 in your application
Requirements for including children aged 16 or 17 years old in your application
Consent of the other parentIf only one parent is applying for naturalisation, and that parent is including a child in his or her application for naturalisation, the other parent must be present at the municipality to give consent to the naturalisation of the child together with the other parent. Documents that you needYou will need to produce certain documents to show that you meet the conditions for naturalisation. Official foreign documents must be legalised and translated into Dutch, English, French or German. If you have already used foreign documents in the Netherlands and they have been registered in the Personal Records Database (BRP), you do not need to obtain and legalise these documents again. Documents you will always need to provide
No passport or birth certificateYou can obtain a passport or birth certificate by applying to the government of your country of birth. However, if you cannot do this or if you are unable to obtain a passport or birth certificate, you may be granted an exemption due to lack of documentary evidence. Find out more about lack of documentary evidence. Other documentsDepending on your situation, you may need to bring other documents with you to the municipality. For example: Show details Hide details
Apply for naturalisation at your municipalityYou must submit your application for naturalisation to the municipality where you live. An employee of the municipality will discuss all the conditions with you and check whether you have all the required documents. If something is missing or you need to look into a particular matter, the municipality will make another appointment for you. Completing the application formYou complete the application form together with the municipal employee. You must also complete the following forms:
Including your childeren in your application for naturalisationIf you have children under the age of 18 and you wish to include them in your application for naturalisation, please mention this at the time of the appointment. Your children will then be included in the application. Children aged 12 and above must accompany you on your visit to the municipality to make the application. Your children will then tell the official what they think about the naturalisation. If your children are aged 16 or 17, they must also indicate that they agree to becoming Dutch nationals. Establishing or changing your nameYour name may need to be formally established. This means that an agreement is reached on what your surname and first name will be. Establishing your name is required if you do not have a last name or a first name, for example if you have just one name or multiple names without a distinction between the last name and first names. You can also ask the municipality to change your last name. This is only possible if it is important for the civic integration process. For example:
Cost for naturalisationDecision on your applicationThe IND has 12 months to decide on your naturalisation application. This period is called the decision period. It is specified by law. You will receive a letter stating the date by which the IND will decide on the application. The decision period begins as soon as the fees for the application have been payed. We can extend the decision period if more time is needed for the decision. For example, if the application is not complete. Track your application in Mijn INDYou can track your application in My IND. You need to log in using DigiD. Positive or negative decisionOnce the IND has assessed your application you will receive a decision. This will be sent by post. The decision will be either positive or negative.
Apply for review of the decisionYou can apply for review of the decision within 4 weeks. The decision letter explains how to do this. Find out more about applying for review or appealing a decision from the IND. The IND decides lateHas the decision period passed and you have still not received a decision on your application or review? Then the IND is late in deciding. Find out what you can do if the IND is late with its decision. See alsoResponsible organisationImmigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst How long does it take to get citizenship after filing?The national average processing time for naturalization (citizenship) applications is 14.5 months. But that's just the application processing wait time (see “Understanding USCIS Processing Times” below). The overall naturalization process involves more steps and a longer citizenship timeline.
Will Uscis speed up 2022?USCIS committed to improving processing times for petitions and key documents back in March 2022, which we reported on in detail here. Specifically, USCIS announced the following goals: I-765 Employment Authorization Document (EAD): within three months.
What is the shortest time to get citizenship?The fastest way to obtain citizenship is in Vanuatu; on average, it takes a month. Caribbean citizenship has become popular among entrepreneurs.
How long does it take to get a US citizenship?The naturalization processing time, from the time you file your citizenship application to when you attend the Oath of Allegiance ceremony, is currently between 18.5 and 24 months . Boundless has prepared a detailed guide about the steps in the naturalization process and how long each takes.
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