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Diplomatic Identification card

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The Diplomatic Identification card is for persons who work for an embassy, consular post or international organisation in the Netherlands. And for their family members and domestic staff. Find out what the Diplomatic Identification card is, which authority issues it and how to know if a document is genuine.

What is a Diplomatic Identification Card?

The Diplomatic Identification card is for persons who have a privileged status. This status gives them certain special rights and legal protection. The Diplomatic Identification card is a Dutch identity document. The document also gives a right of residence in the Netherlands and entry to the Schengen Area. The document is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Probas Personal Records Database

Personal data about privileged persons is registered in the Probas Personal Records Database. This database also contains the Diplomatic Identification card issued. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs manages the Probas Personal Records Database.
Privileged persons do not have to register at the IND. Nor do they need to be registered in the Personal Records Database (BRP).

Examples of foreign nationals documents

The videos on this page are visual examples. The videos do not include more information.

Authenticity features on the Diplomatic Identification card (model 2017)

The front of the document includes an image with optically variable ink. The image changes colour when you tilt the document.

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On the front of the document , along the right side, you will find the repeating micro text "NLD". This text is embossed. You can feel this texture with your fingertips or see it with a magnifying glass. 

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The passport photo is on the front of the document. The background and passport photo are a whole. You can see this with a magnifying glass.

Model 2017 geprivilegieerdendocument pasfoto

On the front and back of the document you will find the repeating micro text "KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN". You can see this text with a magnifying glass.

Model 2017 geprivilegieerdendocument microtekst

On the front of the document is a kinegram. This is a transparent image that changes colour and shape when you tilt the document.

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Authenticity features on the Privileged persons’ Identity card (model 2008)

On the front of the document is a kinegram. This is a transparent image that changes colour and shape when you tilt the document.

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The back of the document includes an image with optically variable ink. The image changes colour when you tilt the document.

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The top right of the passport photo window includes an image perf. This is a perforated passport photo, which you can see if you hold the document up to the light.

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The front of the document is embossed. You can feel this texture with your fingertips or see it with a magnifying glass. 

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There are fine line structures and patterns throughout the document. You can see this using a magnifying glass.

Model 2008 Fijne lijnstructuren

The passport photo is on the front of the document. The passport photo has the following properties:

  • The type of document is stated at the bottom right of the passport photo.
  • The code is located at the bottom left of the passport photo.
  • The background and passport photo are a whole.

Model 2008 pasfoto

On the front of the document you will find the repeating micro text "KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN". You can see this text with a magnifying glass.

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