https://www.netherlandsworldwide.

nl/countries/philippines/living-and-working/applying-for-a-passport-
or-id-card-when-you-live-abroad

Checklist for applying for a Dutch passport or ID

card
PLEASE NOTE: Always provide the original and a photocopy of each document. And go to the embassy or
consulate in person to submit your application. If you are applying for a child's passport, the child must
also go to the embassy or consulate in person. You may have to get foreign documents legalised and
translated. You may be asked to provide additional documents. Below you will see which documents you
need. In step 2 on the website you will see if there are any additional document requirements for the
country you are living in.

My checklist
Application form
Fill in the passport application form (https://www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/documenten/publicaties/2014/09/16
/paspoortaanvraagformulier), print it and bring it with you.

Dutch passports and identity documents

You should bring all passports and identity documents in your name. This includes expired documents.
You do not need to bring expired documents that have already been cancelled (for instance by having a
hole punched through them).

Foreign passport(s) and identity documents

Bring your non-Dutch passport and/or identity card. You should also bring expired and/or cancelled
documents.

Photo
1 photo that meets the Dutch requirements (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/living-working/passport-and-
identity-card/photo-for-a-passport-or-identity-card).

Print this checklist

Download your personal checklist in PDF format (see blue button below). Print this list and bring it with
you to your appointment. This is important for your application.

Proof of dual nationality

When you voluntarily acquire another nationality, you automatically lose your Dutch nationality.

Some exceptions to this rule were introduced on 1 April 2003.

You do not lose your Dutch nationality if you lived in the country whose nationality you have acquired for
an uninterrupted period of 5 years before you turned 18.

Bring the following:

Your naturalisation document* and at least one of the following documents:

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original school reports from 5 consecutive years and a declaration from the educational institution
stating that you attended school there
immigration documents that cover an uninterrupted period of at least 5 years. For example, old
residence permits or visas
your parents’ tax statements covering an uninterrupted period of at least 5 years
other documents that show you lived in the country whose nationality you have acquired for an
uninterrupted period of 5 years before you turned 18

*You may need to have the original legalised (https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/travel-and-residence

/legalising-your-documents) and translated. The rules for legalisation vary from country to country.

If you acquired the other nationality before 1 April 2003, you may have lost your Dutch nationality. For
more information, see government.nl (https://www.government.nl/topics/dutch-nationality/loss-of-dutch-
nationality).

Proof of legal residence

You must present proof that you are legally resident in the country you live in.

In step 2 you can see which document can be used. To submit your application, a translation of this
document is not required.

Proof of the Dutch nationality of your parent(s)

If you hold dual nationality and you are renewing your passport or ID card for the first time since turning
18, you will need proof that one of your parents held Dutch nationality until you turned 18.

Bring the following:

a photocopy of your parent’s Dutch passport and residence permit for the country they live in. Or
other documents that show that your parent held Dutch nationality
an official copy of your birth certificate. The official copy must state your parents' full names and
your place of birth. If the details on your birth certificate have not changed since your last
application, it does not matter when it was issued. You also do not need to have the document
legalised again.

My situation
I want to apply for a passport
I am 18 or over
I have a Dutch passport or ID card
My name has not changed
I'm not married
I have a foreign passport or identity document
I hold more than one nationality
I am renewing my passport and/or ID card for the first time since turning 18
I acquired another nationality after my last Dutch passport or ID card was issued
Before I turned 18, I lived in the country whose nationality I acquired for an uninterrupted period of
5 years
I'm not under guardianship
I want to apply for my document at a Dutch representation abroad

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