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Netherlands — Citizenship Guide
Citizenship by descent is available; naturalisation requires 5 years; dual citizenship is generally not permitted.
Why Netherlands?
The Netherlands passport offers visa-free, visa-on-arrival, ETA, or e-visa access to 185 destinations, ranking it #3 globally.
Dual citizenship restricted (exceptions apply); fee ≈ €1,030.
Citizenship by descent
Netherlands applies jus sanguinis — citizenship can be acquired by descent from a citizen parent, and in some cases from grandparents or more distant ancestors.
Naturalisation
Naturalisation typically requires 5 years of residence, usually alongside language and integration requirements.
Dual citizenship
Netherlands generally does not permit dual citizenship — naturalising usually requires renouncing your existing nationality.
Fees & timeline
The application fee is around €1030 (approximate).
Compiled from the Citizenship Hub law dataset (approximate). Verify with official government sources before relying on this information.
Where the Netherlands passport can travel
Visa-free, visa on arrival, ETA, and e-visa access by destination. Hover for details.
- Visa-free
- Visa on arrival
- ETA
- e-Visa
- Visa required
- No admission
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- By descent
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- Naturalisation
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- Dual citizenship
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Citizenship by descent is available; naturalisation requires 5 years; dual citizenship is permitted.
- Capital
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- By descent
- Yes
- Naturalisation
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- Dual citizenship
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Citizenship by descent is available; naturalisation requires 7 years; dual citizenship is generally not permitted.
- Capital
- Algiers
- By descent
- Yes
- Naturalisation
- 7 yrs
- Dual citizenship
- Restricted