- You no longer need a residence permit. Therefore, you no longer have to meet the requirements for a residence permit.
- You are included in the Personal Records Database (in Dutch: Basisregistratie Personen or BRP) of the Netherlands.
- You can apply for a Dutch passport.
- You can stay abroad for a longer period.
- You are allowed to vote in all Dutch elections.
- You are an EU citizen. You are allowed to vote in European elections.
- It will be easier for you to move to another EU country.
- You will be allowed to work in all public positions. For example as a mayor, police officer, soldier or judge.
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What are the advantages of becoming a Dutch citizen?
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I'm listed in the Personal Records Database (BRP) with nationality Unkown. Do I have to renounce my nationality?
open minusWhen you applied for a residence permit, you stated your nationality. You received your residence permit with this nationality. If you want to apply for Dutch citizenship, you must renounce your nationality. Different rules apply to a person who is stateless.
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My application for naturalisation is still pending. Am I allowed to move abroad?
open minusThis depends on your situation. In most cases, you must continue living in the Netherlands until your naturalisation is completed. This means until after the naturalisation ceremony. During this entire period, you must have a valid residence permit or the right of residence under EU law.
Married to a Dutch national
Do you live with your Dutch partner and are you married or registered partners? Then nothing changes for your application for naturalisation if you move to another country together. However, you are not allowed to move to a country of which you currently have the nationality. And you must continue living together as married or registered partners until your naturalisation is complete.
Living together without being married
Do you live together without being married? Then the IND may reject your application if you move abroad. This is because, as unmarried partners, you must continue to live in the Netherlands until your naturalisation is complete.