Municipality of Zaanstad: applying for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation

Would you like to apply for Dutch citizenship by naturalization or option? Fill in the contact form. State your citizen service number (BSN) and telephone number in the contact form and add:

• a copy of passport,
• copy of the front and back of the residence permit and
• copy of integration certificate

Without this information we cannot process your application. Please note: it may take some time before your request is processed.

For more information, go to Become a Dutch Citizen - Municipality of Zaanstad."

• 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.