Dutch Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)

Eligibility Quiz

Are you 18 years or older?

To claim citizenship, you must provide a "chain of evidence" proving your ancestor was Dutch and never lost that status before you were born.

Identity Documents: Your current valid passport and birth certificate.
Vital Records: Long-form birth and marriage certificates for your parents and, if necessary, grandparents to prove legal parentage.
Proof of Ancestor's Nationality: Old Dutch passports, military records, or certificates of nationality belonging to your parent.
Proof of Non-Naturalization: Official records from your country of birth/residence showing your Dutch ancestor did not voluntarily acquire another citizenship (and thus forfeit their Dutch status) before you were born.
Legalization: Documents issued outside the EU must typically bear an Apostille or be legalized by the relevant embassy.
Translations: Any document not in Dutch, English, French, or German must be translated by a sworn translator.

Are you 18 years or older?

To claim citizenship, you must provide a "chain of evidence" proving your ancestor was Dutch and never lost that status before you were born.

Identity Documents: Your current valid passport and birth certificate.
Vital Records: Long-form birth and marriage certificates for your parents and, if necessary, grandparents to prove legal parentage.
Proof of Ancestor's Nationality: Old Dutch passports, military records, or certificates of nationality belonging to your parent.
Proof of Non-Naturalization: Official records from your country of birth/residence showing your Dutch ancestor did not voluntarily acquire another citizenship (and thus forfeit their Dutch status) before you were born.
Legalization: Documents issued outside the EU must typically bear an Apostille or be legalized by the relevant embassy.
Translations: Any document not in Dutch, English, French, or German must be translated by a sworn translator.