Municipality of Zeist: applying for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation

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

• Naturalisation per person: € 1.091,00 (2025)
• Naturalisation of partners: € 1393,00 (2025)
• Naturalisation of a child at the same time: € 161,00 (2025)
• Naturalisation for persons who have an asylum residence permit of indefinite duration: € 811,00 (2025)
• Naturalisation for partners who have an asylum residence permit for an indefinite period: € 1.114,00 (2025)

• 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 makes a decision. The IND must make 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.