Municipality of Staphorst: 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.
If you meet the conditions, you can make an appointment for your naturalisation application.
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 Staphorst
Visiting address
Binnenweg 26
7951DE Staphorst
Monday | 08:30-12:30 |
Tuesday | 08:30-12:30 |
Wednesday | 08:30-12:30 |
Thursday | 08:30-12:30 17:00-20:00 |
Friday | 08:30-12:30 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Last updated on 30 December 2022