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. 

Good to know

  • Have you already filled out the personal checklist on the Netherlands Worldwide website? You need this to know which documents you need 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.

Younger than 18 years of age

Children under 18 who wish to apply for a passport need permission. Consent is needed from both parents or the person(s) responsible for the child. For an ID card, this applies to children under 12. Please note these requirements:

  • Your child comes with you to the appointment
  • All parents or responsible persons come with you to the appointment
  • If parents or responsible parties cannot attend, please fill out the consent form and bring it with you to the appointment
  • Bring (a copy of) passport, ID card or driver's license of all parents or responsible persons.

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 by phone to make appointment 0543 49 33 33.

Additional documents are required for this application

  • signed letter or statement from employer that a second passport is crucial for performing his/her work for respective organization.

Business Passport

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

Making an appointment

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

Checklist Netherlands worldwide

Appointment to apply for passport, living abroad

Appointment to apply for identity card, living abroad

Document collection

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

Passport collection, living abroad

Identity card collection, living abroad

Bring

  • all original documents (see the outcome of the checklist www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl).
  • 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. Note: Payment by credit card is not possible
  • Statement of consent travel document minor, you can download this statement at the bottom of the page. 

Cost

ProductCost 2025
Passport for Dutch citizen living abroad€ 130,95
Passport for Dutch citizen living abroad (up to 18 years old)€ 109,80
Identity card for Dutchman living abroad€ 126,30
Identity card for Dutch citizen living abroad (up to 18 years old)€ 90,15

How long does it take?

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

Statement of consent travel document minor

Document download information:

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