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Municipality of Zeist: applying for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation

Please note: you can apply for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation only 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.

  • 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.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Zeist

Visiting address

Het Rond 1

3701HS Zeist

Opening hours
Monday
8:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
8:30 - 20:00
Wednesday
8:30 - 17.00
Thursday
8:30 - 17:00
Friday
8:30 - 17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Last updated on 16 July 2025