Municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk: applying for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation

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

You can contact the Civil Affairs team +31 172-522 522.

Becoming Dutch by option

For 1 person: € 196,-
For a couple: € 335,-
For each child for whom you also submit the application: € 22.00

Becoming a Dutch national through naturalization

For 1 person: € 925,-
For a couple: € 1181,-
For each child for whom you also submit the application: € 137.00

Become a Dutch national through naturalization if you are stateless or have an asylum residence permit for an indefinite period

For 1 person: € 688,-
For a couple: € 945,-
For each child for whom you also submit the application: € 137.00

• 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.