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. If you hold dual nationality, it is important that you apply for a new passport before your current passport expires otherwise you risk losing your Dutch nationality.
In case your passport is lost or stolen, report it to the local police as soon as possible. You should also contact either your local municipal office or Dutch embassy about getting a replacement passport. If you need a replacement passport urgently, you may be issued with an emergency travel document – either an emergency Dutch passport or a Laissez-Passer, which is an eight-page emergency travel document with a blue cover.
There is a 24-hour Emergency Documents Desk at Schiphol Airport. You can find it between Departures 1 and Departures 2.
Passport costs
Dutch passport costs are:
- Adult passport issued within the Netherlands: €99.08
- Child passport issued within the Netherlands: €85.84
- Adult passport issued abroad: €128.44
- Child passport issued abroad: €115.20
- Emergency passport/Laissez-Passer: €46.61
The Dutch passport fee is for processing your application. It is non-refundable, even if your application is rejected.
Applying for a Dutch passport
You can apply for a Dutch passport at either of the following:
- Any Dutch embassy or consulate abroad. Details available here
- Municipal offices of these towns and cities – Bergen op Zoom, Bergeijz, Breda, Echt-Susteren, Enschede, Haarlemmermeer, Maastricht, Montferland, Oldambt, The Hague, Venlo
You need to attend in person and bring along a completed passport application form, a photograph that meets the passport requirements, and proof of your Dutch nationality (e.g., Dutch ID card or citizenship papers). Children applying for a passport will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
You can download both Dutch and English language versions of the Dutch passport application form here. The English form is a translation; you must fill in the Dutch version of the form. You can also apply for a Dutch passport online here.
Information on the criteria for passport photos is available here.
Passports usually take several weeks to issue. You will need to collect them from the municipal office, Dutch embassy, or consulate where you made the application. If you are unable to collect your passport (e.g., due to mobility issues), you may be able to arrange to have the passport posted to you.