Municipality of Westervoort: 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.
- 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 Westervoort
Visiting address
Dorpsplein 1
6931CZ Westervoort
| Monday | 8:00 - 12:00 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 8:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 8:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 8:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 8:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Last updated on 9 December 2022