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Becoming a Dutch citizen

Would you like to become a Dutch citizen? And are you registered with the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg? If so, you can apply for Dutch citizenship through the option procedure or naturalisation via the municipality. You must apply for citizenship in person via the Service Centre. Please call to make an appointment.

What you need to know

How it works

  • If you are eligible to become a Dutch citizen through the option procedure, then your application will be processed by the municipality. The procedure takes around 3 months from the application date
  • If you are eligible to become a Dutch citizen through naturalisation, then your application will be processed by the IND. This procedure takes a maximum of 1 year
  • If you receive Dutch citizenship following the procedure, then the mayor will invite you to attend the naturalisation ceremony within 6 weeks
  • You may request a Dutch travel document 2 days after the naturalisation ceremony. You will also turn in your current residence document at that time

What to bring

  • Valid passport showing your nationality
  • Valid residence permit
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of integration examination or naturalisation test, or equivalent Dutch diploma

Fees