Municipality of Tiel: applying for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation

• be of age (an own request);
• 5 years valid residence in the Netherlands, the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba. Exceptions are possible;
• no objections to permanent residence;
• are integrated into Dutch society

• valid residence permit of all persons who want to become Dutch citizens
• valid passport of all persons who want to become Dutch citizens;
• diplomas of, for example, civic integration, state exam, education in the Netherlands.

If you meet the conditions, you can make an appointment for your naturalisation application.

You can make an appointment by calling +31344637111 from Monday to Friday.

Naturalisation per person: € 945,-

Naturalisation of partners: € 1 206,-

Naturalisation of a child at the same time: € 139,-

Naturalisation for persons who have an asylum residence permit of indefinite duration: € 703,-

Naturalisation for partners who have an asylum residence permit for an indefinite period: € 965,-

You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality +31344637111.

• 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.