Eligibility Quiz
In the last 5 years, have you received a prison sentence or a fine of €810 or more?
Documents Required
All documents must be originals. If your documents are not in Dutch, English, French, or German, they must be translated by a sworn translator. Depending on the issuing country, documents may also require an Apostille or legalization stamp to be recognized by Dutch authorities.
- Valid Passport: Your current foreign passport proving your identity and nationality.
- Valid Residence Permit: Proof of your current lawful stay in the Netherlands (EU/EEA citizens may be exempt from holding a physical permit but must prove lawful residence).
- Birth Certificate: This must be registered in the Basisregistratie Personen (BRP - Personal Records Database) of your municipality. If it is not already registered, you must provide a legalized version.
- Marriage or Partnership Certificate: Required only if you are applying based on a 15-year relationship with a Dutch partner.
- Proof of Residence: While the municipality usually checks the BRP, you may need to provide additional evidence of "continuous residence" if there are gaps in your registration history.