Municipality of Gennep: applying for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation

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.