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