Municipality of Alblasserdam: applying for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation

• are 18 years or older
• has a valid residence permit
• has lived in the Netherlands for 5 years or more
• married/registered partner of and cohabiting with a Dutch citizen for at least 3 years
• for the naturalization application: has an integration diploma (or comparable diploma)

Different conditions apply per situation.

If you meet the conditions, you can make an appointment for your naturalisation application.

You pay a fee for this service.  For more information visit our website.

• The municipality assesses whether you meet all conditions for naturalisation and provides the Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst – IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) with advice. The municipality sends your file to the IND.
• The IND checks whether you meet all conditions and takes a decision. The IND must take a decision within 12 months. If you have any questions about the application in the meantime, you can contact the IND.
• You officially become a Dutch citizen only after the naturalisation ceremony.
• You can apply for a Dutch travel document 1 week after the naturalisation ceremony.