Municipality of Maastricht: applying for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation

If you meet the conditions, you can make an appointment for your naturalisation application. Please dial +31 (0)43 350 4040 to make an appointment.

Check our webpage Nederlandse nationaliteit verkrijgen, naturalisatieprocedure (in Dutch) for the actual fees.

• The municipality assesses whether you meet all conditions for naturalisation and provides the Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst – IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) with their recommendation. The municipality sends your file to the IND.
• The IND checks whether you meet all conditions and makes 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 after the naturalisatieceremonie (naturalisation ceremony).
• You can apply for a Dutch travel document such as a passport or identiteitskaart (ID-kaart) 1 week after the naturalisation ceremony.