Dutch citizen by birth, acknowledgment or adoption Last update: 18 February 2025 A child can automatically become a Dutch citizen by birth, acknowledgement or adoption. This is also called getting Dutch citizenship by descent. It happens ‘by (operation …

Becoming a Dutch national through option Last update: 18 February 2025 You wish to apply for Dutch nationality faster through option. Read about the requirements and how to apply for option. Who can apply for option? You are eligible to apply for Dutch …

Residence permit for orientation year Last update: 13 February 2025 If you want to look for work in the Netherlands after your graduation, doctorate or research, then you need a residence permit. Find out what the requirements are and how to apply for the …

Losing Dutch nationality Last update: 6 February 2025 You can lose your Dutch nationality (Dutch citizenship). This can happen to adults or minors in certain situations.  And when the government can revoke your nationality. Losing Dutch nationality as an …

Student residence permit secondary or vocational education Last update: 31 January 2025 You want a student residence permit to study at a secondary school or vocational education (MBO) in the Netherlands. Only an educational institution that is recognised …

Student residence permit for university or higher professional education Last update: 31 January 2025 You want a residence permit to study in the Netherlands at a university or institute of higher professional education (in Dutch: hoger beroepsonderwijs …

Regaining Dutch citizenship Last update: 27 January 2025 You have lost your Dutch citizenship and want to regain it. Find out what the requirements are and how the process works. Requirements When you lost Dutch citizenship, you can regain Dutch …

Residence permit economically inactive long-term EU resident Last update: 20 January 2025 You want to apply for a residence permit for an economically inactive long-term EU resident. Find out what the requirements are and how you can apply for the permit. …

Residence permit au pair Last update: 14 January 2025 You need a residence permit to live in the Netherlands as an au pair. Only an au pair agency recognised by the IND can apply for this residence permit for you. Find out what the requirements are and …

Working holiday residence permit Last update: 31 December 2024 A working holiday is a cultural exchange programme or scheme (WHP or WHS) for young people aged 18 to 30 from certain countries. The main purpose is to get to know Dutch society and culture. …