Dual citizenship those who acquire another citizenship at the time of birth (for example, a child born to Dutch parents in the United States would hold both US and Dutch citizenship). persons who acquire Dutch citizenship through the option procedure (including former Dutch citizens resuming citizenship)

Did I lose my Dutch citizenship?

You will lose your Dutch nationality if: after turning 18, you live outside the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, St Maarten or the European Union for longer than 10 years; you hold another nationality during that 10-year period.

Can you regain Dutch citizenship?

As a former Dutch citizen, you can regain Dutch nationality in 2 ways: By making use of the option procedure, in which you make a statement saying that you want to become a Dutch citizen again. By submitting an application for naturalisation as a Dutch citizen.

Can I get Dutch citizenship through marriage?

You are married to or are the registered partner of a Dutch citizen. You’ve been living in the Netherlands for at least 15 years before confirmation of citizenship. You’ve had a valid residence permit during this time.

Can my wife get Dutch citizenship?

As defined by the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), you will be eligible for this Dutch citizenship route if you have been married to a Dutch citizen or you have been the registered partner (i.e. in a civil partnership) of a Dutch citizen for at least three years.

Can I get a Dutch passport by marriage?

Naturalisation If you are married to or have a civil (or registered) partnership with a Dutch national you may be able to apply for Dutch nationality. This means that a British citizen cannot apply for naturalisation if he/she is living in the UK.

Is it possible to have dual citizenship in the Netherlands?

Dual nationality has been a political sticking-point in the Netherlands for years. Last year the new Dutch government flipped on its previously strict stance on dual citizenship, opening the possibility of Dutch nationals living abroad being able to retain their Dutch citizenship alongside another.

How can I become a Dutch citizen by descent?

You can become a Dutch citizen by descent through your father and mother, but the requirements can be hard to understand. This is partly because Dutch law is complex, and was designed to restrict Dual Citizenship as much as possible. The first question you need to ask yourself is whether you are considered Dutch by birth.

When do Dutch citizens lose their Dutch citizenship?

Since April 1, 2003, Dutch citizens with dual citizenship will lose their Dutch citizenship if they hold a foreign citizenship and reside outside the Kingdom of the Netherlands or the European Union for 10 years.

Can a US citizen have dual citizenship with another country?

Under current US law however, American citizens can hold dual nationality with another country. US citizens granted citizenship in a foreign state are under no legal obligation under US law to renounce their US citizenship.