Municipality of Enschede: applying for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation

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.