How can I renew my Dutch passport?

Applying for a new passport or renewing your old one

  1. Do you have Dutch nationality? Then you can apply or renew at your municipality.
  2. Do you have Dutch nationality, but no fixed place of residence? Then you can contact a Dutch border municipality to apply for a new passport or to renew your old one.

What happens if my Dutch passport expires?

Dutch passports are valid for 10 years (5 years for children under 18). It is not possible to make a passport renewal. Instead, you must apply for a new passport in the same way as you would if you were getting a first passport. You can use your old/expired passport as proof of Dutch nationality.

How do I renew my passport in South Africa?

The passports are valid for 10 years from the date of issue, and are not renewable. When your South African passport expires you have to complete a new application to get a new passport. To apply for the passport, you must submit the following documents: A duly completed passport application Form DHA-73.

How long does it take to renew Dutch passport?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will first determine if you are a Dutch national. If so, you are entitled to a passport or ID card. Your passport or ID card will be ready in about 3 weeks.

What do you need to extend your passport?

For a renewal, you will need a passport that:

  1. was issued when you were aged 16 or older.
  2. was issued on or after 1 January 2006.
  3. had, when it was issued, at least two years’ validity.
  4. has your current name, date of birth, place of birth and gender, and.
  5. has not been reported lost, stolen, or cancelled.

How long can a Dutch citizen stay outside Netherlands?

Residence permit as a foreign investor: you may stay outside the Netherlands for a maximum of 8 months in a period of 12 months. This means that we also add up separate periods. You must still continue to meet the conditions of your residence permit.

Does Dutch citizenship expire?

If you only have the Dutch nationality, you will never automatically lose it. However, you can automatically lose your Dutch nationality if you acquire another nationality or if you have a dual nationality. The Dutch government can also actively revoke your Dutch nationality.

Can I renew my passport during lockdown South Africa?

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has approved the resumption of Identity Document (ID) and passport applications and extended the validity period of legally issued visas or asylum permits which expired during the lockdown period to 31 December 2021.

Does Netherlands allow dual citizenship?

The Dutch government wants to limit dual nationality as much as possible. If you have only one nationality, it will be clear what your rights are. That is why people who want to acquire Dutch nationality through naturalisation are, as a rule, required to give up their other nationality if possible.