Municipality of Papendrecht: applying for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation

If you meet the conditions, you can make an appointment for your naturalisation application. The telephone number to make an appointment is: 14 078 (from abroad 003178 - 770 8301).

You pay a fee for this service. Check the fee at: Nederlander worden - Gemeente Papendrecht (under "Kosten").

• 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.