Netherlands citizenship
1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship route | A person with the required lawful residence in the Netherlands may qualify for naturalisation if they meet civic-integration and public-order requirements; applicants usually need five years of lawful residence, subject to statutory exceptions. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship route | Application fee | 1,139 EUR | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Application fee | 1,139 EUR | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 12 months | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Years of residence required (general) | 5 years | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Years of residence required (spouse of citizen) | 3 years | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Language level required | A2 (Dutch) | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Other citizenship may be kept | Conditional: Naturalised applicants usually must renounce their current nationality; IND exceptions apply. | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Where to apply | in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship route | The Dutch Government states that Dutch nationals are allowed to work in the Netherlands without a work permit. | Official source |