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Municipality of Almelo: applying for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation

Please note: you can only apply for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.

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

Call 0546 - 51 11 11

Naturalisation per person: € 970,-

Naturalisation of partners: € 1 238,-

Naturalisation of a child at the same time: € 143,-

Naturalisation for persons who have an asylum residence permit of indefinite duration: € 722,-

Naturalisation for partners who have an asylum residence permit of indefinite duration: € 991,-

  • 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.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Almelo

Visiting address

Haven Zuidzijde 30

7607EW Almelo

Opening hours
Monday
8:15 - 16:00
Tuesday
8:15 - 16:00
Wednesday
8:15 - 16:00
Thursday
8:15 - 19:00
Friday
8:15 - 12:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Last updated on 20 December 2022