approximately one year
Naturalisation is a way of gaining Dutch citizenship by means of an application process which takes approximately one year.

How do I get naturalization as a Dutch citizen?

Conditions for naturalisation

1. You must be 18 years or older.
2. You can prove your identity and nationality with valid documents.
3. You have lived in the Kingdom of the Netherlands for at least 5 consecutive years with a valid residence permit.

Can I apply for Dutch citizenship before 5 years?

​To apply for naturalisation you have to have lived in the Kingdom of the Netherlands with a valid residence permit for a minimum of 5 years continuously. But in some cases you can apply earlier.

When can you get Dutch citizenship?

In general, many foreigners are eligible to apply for Dutch citizenship after living in the Netherlands for at least three or five years – depending on their individual situation – or less if they have close family ties in the Netherlands.

Can I bring my brother to Netherlands permanently?

If your family member or relative does not need an mvv, you can submit an application for a residence permit. You are advised to do so while your family member or relative is still abroad. Once the IND has indicated it will issue a residence permit, your family member or relative can come to the Netherlands.

How does a person get citizenship in the Netherlands?

Dutch nationality law. Thus citizenship is conferred primarily by birth to a Dutch parent, irrespective of place of birth. Children born in the Netherlands to two foreign parents do not acquire Dutch citizenship at birth, unless special criteria are met.

How old do you have to be to become a Dutch citizen?

Naturalisation is a way of gaining Dutch citizenship by means of an application process which takes approximately one year. The naturalisation procedure is the most common way for expats to apply for Dutch citizenship. To be eligible for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation you must meet these conditions: You are more than 18 years old.

Can a foreign national apply for Dutch nationality?

Foreign nationals can apply for Dutch nationality if they have lived in the Netherlands legally for at least five years. How to become a Dutch national There are three ways to become a Dutch national: Automatically (Dutch citizen by birth or acknowledgementat birth or through paternity acknowledgement.

When do Dutch nationals lose their Dutch citizenship?

Since 1 April 2003, following an amendment to the Netherlands Nationality Act of 1985, Dutch nationals with dual nationality will lose their Dutch citizenship if they hold a foreign citizenship and reside outside the Kingdom of the Netherlands or the European Union for ten years.