Municipality of Gennep: 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.
You can find the conditions for Naturalisation on the following link:
https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship/becoming-a-dutch-national-through-naturalisation
We require the following:
- A legal residence permit
- A legal travel document
- Your birthcirtificate
- Certificate of intergration
If you are married, registrated partner with or living together with a Dutch partner, you have to proof this by bringing with you:
- A marriage certificate
- Certificate of partner registration
- Proof that you have been living with a Dutch partner for three years or more
If you meet the conditions, you can make an appointment for your naturalisation application.
Book an appointment by calling to +31 485 49 41 41.
You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality.
- 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 Gennep
Visiting address
Ellen Hoffmannplein 1
6591HD Gennep
Monday | 9:00 - 19:00 |
Tuesday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
Friday | 9:00 - 12:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Last updated on 19 March 2025