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Municipality of Enschede: 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.

First fill in the contact form.

The municipality will contact you for an appointment to discuss the options with you.

Naturalization costs

  • Naturalization per person: € 1.091,00
  • Naturalization for a married couple or couple: € 1.393,00
  • For each child for whom you also submit the application: € 161,00
  • Naturalization for persons who have an asylum permit for an indefinite period: € 811,00
  • Naturalization partners who have an asylum permit for an indefinite period: € 1.114,00

Costs Becoming a Dutch national through option

  • Option per person: € 231,00
  • For a couple or couple: € 395,00
  • For each child for whom you also make the application: € 26,00

Please note:  If your application is not approved, you will not receive a refund.

  • The municipality checks whether you meet all the conditions for naturalization and gives advice to the IND. The municipality will send your file to the IND.
  • The IND checks whether you meet all the conditions and makes a decision. The IND must make a decision within 12 months. If you have any questions about the request in the meantime, you can contact the IND.
  • You are only an official Dutch citizen after the naturalization ceremony.
  • You can apply for a Dutch passport or identity card one week after the naturalization ceremony.

For more information, please contact the municipality on +31 53 481 81 81.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Enschede

Last updated on 1 April 2025