Applying for a Dutch nationality certificate if you live in Türkiye
If you are a dual Dutch national aged 18 or over living in Türkiye and want to apply for a Dutch nationality certificate to retain your Dutch nationality, you will need to provide a number of documents. The documents you need depend on your personal situation.
How you apply for the certificate depends on your situation:
- I have never held a Dutch passport or ID card: you cannot apply for a Dutch nationality certificate. You can apply for a Dutch passport or ID card.
- I have an expired Dutch passport or ID card and/or have previously been issued a Dutch nationality certificate: you can apply for a Dutch nationality certificate but you must submit your application by registered post. Find out below how to do that.
- I have a valid Dutch passport or ID card: you can apply for a Dutch nationality certificate online. Find out below how to do that.
Find out more about the situations in which you can apply for a Dutch nationality certificate.
Step 1: Create a personal checklist
When you apply for a Dutch nationality certificate, it is important that you provide the right documents. So you should first fill in the personal checklist. Then you’ll know what documents you need.
In Step 2, you will see whether there are additional requirements in the country you live in.
Generate your personal checklist by answering a maximum of 10 questions:
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- Your foreign documents may need to be legalised.
- If your document was not drawn up in Dutch, English, French or German, you should have it translated by a sworn translator.
- You may be asked to provide additional documents.
A Dutch nationality certificate is only issued in Dutch.
Step 2: Check the additional requirements/information
Depending on your country of residence, additional document requirements may apply. Below you can find out about the requirements in Türkiye.
Proof of legal residence
You must provide proof of legal residence in the country where you live. In Türkiye, you can do this by providing one of the following documents:
- a valid visa and supporting documents;
- a valid residence permit;
- if you also hold the Turkish nationality: a valid Turkish passport/kimlik or ID card.
Legalisation of Turkish birth certificate or marriage certificate not necessary
If your birth certificate or marriage certificate was issued in Türkiye (including multilingual extracts), you do not need to have these documents legalised. You can use these documents to apply for a passport or ID card as they are.
Minors under 18 of Iraqi-Dutch origin
If you are submitting a passport application on behalf of a minor of Iraqi-Dutch origin the embassy will send your documents to the Dutch authorities for assessment. You will be notified of the length of the procedure by letter. You must sign this letter to give your consent. You must also sign a document outlining the terms and conditions of email contact with the embassy.
Mentioning the date and method of obtaining Dutch nationality on th ecertificate
Would you like us to include the date and manner in which you acquired Dutch nationality in the certificate? Please indicate this clearly on the application form at question 2. You will see a link to the application form when you create your personal checklist.
Step 3: Apply for a certificate
Find out below how to submit your application.
If you have never held a Dutch passport or ID card, you cannot apply for a Dutch nationality certificate. This also applies to children who do not yet have a Dutch passport or ID card.*
Apply for a passport or identity card
* You cannot use a Dutch nationality certificate for travel or to prove your identity. The certificate only establishes that the holder was a Dutch national on the day that it was issued.
If your Dutch passport or ID card has expired and/or you have a previously issued Dutch nationality certificate, you cannot submit your application by email. Send your application with all the required documents (copies or in some cases originals) by registered post to the consular section of the Dutch embassy or Dutch consulate-general in your country of residence. Or to the nearest Dutch embassy or consulate-general if there is none in your country of residence.
Points to note
- Create a personal checklist to find out what original documents you must submit with your application. It’s important that you include the completed checklist with your application.
- Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your application so that the embassy or consulate-general can return the original documents to you.
- Any foreign documents may need to be legalised.
After checking your documents, the embassy or consulate-general will forward your application to the Consular Service Organisation (CSO) in The Hague. CSO will assess and process your application.
Send scanned copies (PDF) of all the required documents to: verklaringnederlanderschap@247bz.nl
If the attachments exceed the maximum size for one email, divide the documents over 2 or more emails.
Step 4: How much will it cost?
A Dutch nationality certificate costs €30.
If your application is complete, CSO will email you informing you how to pay. Once your payment has been received, CSO will continue processing your application.
Step 5: Receiving the certificate
If your application is complete, it will take an average of 4 weeks to process. If you are asked to send additional documents, processing may take up to 12 weeks.
You will receive the certificate digitally by email.
How long is a Dutch nationality certificate valid for?
The validity period of a Dutch nationality certificate is not defined by law. The certificate simply shows that you held Dutch nationality on the date it was issued.
What language will the certificate be issued in?
Dutch nationality certificates are issued in Dutch only.
Legalise Dutch nationality certificate for use in Türkiye
Have the certificate legalised by the Turkish authorities.
Where you do this depends on your place of residence:
- You live in Ankara: have the certificate legalised by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ankara.
- You live in Istanbul: have the certificate legalised by the Istanbul Governor's Office.
- You live elsewhere: have the certificate legalised by the Governor's office in the region of your residence or by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ankara.
After legalisation by the Turkish authorities, you must have the declaration translated into Turkish by a sworn translator.
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