Travel document for Dutch nationals living abroad

Do you have the Dutch nationality? And have you been deregistered from the Basic Registration of Persons (BRP) because you live abroad? Then you can apply to us for a passport and/or an identity card. You can make an appointment.

Note!

It is not possible to have the requested document delivered to you! The document can only be picked up in person at our location. 

No fixed place of residence or domicile

More information can be found at No fixed place of residence or domicile. 

Good to know

  • Have you already filled out the personal checklist on the Netherlands Worldwide website? You will need this to know which documents to bring to the appointment (check per person). After completing this checklist you will get an overview of the documents you need. If you are unsure about what to bring or have questions? Please contact us at grensgemeente@aalten.nl.
  • You must be present in person at the time of application; this includes children.
  • It is not possible to have the requested document delivered to you! You can only pick up your document in person at our location.
  • You may not have multiple applications pending at different border municipalities at the same time.
  • You cancel in time if your application file does not need further processing, or if you cannot come to your appointment. Please contact the municipality for this purpose.

Under 18 years of age

Children under the age of 18 who wish to apply for a passport need permission. Consent is required from both parents or the person(s) responsible for the child. For an ID card , this applies to children under the age of 12. Please keep these Requirements in mind:

  • Your child comes with you to the appointment
  • All parents or guardians must attend the appointment.
  • If parents or guardians are unable to attend, please complete the consent form and bring it to the appointment.
  • Bring (a copy of) a passport, ID card, or driver's licence of all parents or guardians.

Second passport

Sometimes it is necessary to apply for a second passport. For example, if you are visiting conflicting countries during a trip. Countries where you need a second passport are listed on Rijksoverheid.nl. The second passport is valid for 2 years. The first passport must still be valid for at least 6 months.

Contact us by phone to make an appointment 0543 49 33 33.

Additional documents are required for this application

  • signed letter or statement from the employer confirming that a second passport is crucial for the execution of his/her duties for the organization in question.

Business Passport

If you travel abroad frequently, you can apply for a business passport. A business passport has more pages and therefore more space for visas and travel stamps. 

Make an appointment

You can make an appointment online to apply for a passport or ID card. If you have not yet completed the checklist on the Nederland Wereldwijd website, you can still do so. 

Checklist Nederland Wereldwijd

Appointment to apply for passport, living abroad

Appointment to apply for ID card, living abroad

Document collection

You can make an appointment online to pick up a passport or ID card.

Passport collection, living abroad

ID card collection, living abroad

What to bring

  • all original documents (see the outcome of the checklist nederlandwereldwijd).
  • All travel documents (even if no longer valid).
  • passport photo, not older than 6 months, which meets the Dutch passport photo requirements. Passport photos taken abroad do not always meet these requirements. We recommend having the passport photo made in the Netherlands.
  • debit card. Payment by credit card is possible.
  • Statement of consent travel document minor, you can download this statement at the bottom of the page. 

Costs

ProductCosts 2026
Passport for Dutch citizen living abroad€ 133,65
Passport for Dutch citizen living abroad (under 18 years)€ 112,10
ID card for Dutch citizen living abroad€ 128,95
ID card for Dutch citizen living abroad (under 18 years)€92.00

How long does it take?

The processing time for applying for a (new) passport and/or ID card is 5 business days. Please keep this in mind when applying for your (new) travel document.

Statement of consent travel document minor (in Dutch)

Downloading and opening a document

You can open a PDF file in various PDF readers, such as Adobe Reader.