Travel documents for Dutch Nationals living abroad
Do you have Dutch nationality and live abroad? And do you need a passport or identity card? Fill out the checklist on Nederlandwereldwijd.nl, then complete the questionnaire of Schiphol desk and add documents. After the documents have been reviewed and no additional documents are needed, you can make an appointment.
How long does a travel document application take?
We will review your questionnaire in order of receipt. We are now working on the questionnaires sent on February 9, 2025.
We are doing our best to help you as soon as possible, but there is a waiting period. The wait time totals 4 to 6 weeks:
- Review application after sending online by Schiphol desk: 3 weeks.
- Appointment at the desk: 1 to 2 weeks (after reviewing the application).
- Collect passport or identity card: 3 to 4 working days.
How do I apply for a travel document?
Follow these steps to apply for a travel document at Schiphol desk:
1) Create your personal checklist
Create your personal checklist via Netherlandsworldwide.nl. Once you have completed this checklist, you will know which documents to bring.
2) Scan your documents
Scan all the documents mentioned on your personal checklist. Make sure you will also scan your passport or identity card.
3) Complete the Schiphol desk questionnaire and send documents
Fill in the Schiphol desk questionnaire ‘Vragenlijst reisdocumenten gemeentebalie Schiphol’. This way you will be able to come to the desk with the correct documents. Next, send the questionnaire and documents (mentioned in step 1) to Schiphol desk.
4) Send more documents if needed
You will receive an email from Schiphol desk within 3 weeks. Sometimes you are required to hand in additional documents. In this case you will receive an email.
5) Make your appointment
Have all documents been submitted and approved? Then you will receive an email with a link to schedule an appointment.
6) During your appointment
Show all the documents presented on your checklist and bring a photo in color. Your picture must meet certain requirements. You can have your passport photo taken at Capi-Lux at Arrival 1 or at any other professional passport photographer in the Netherlands.
Additionally, your fingerprints will be taken and you will pay for your requested travel document.
7) Collect your passport or identity card
Collect
You can collect your passport or identity card 3 working days after your appointment.
In the table below you can find the delivery times of travel documents. It shows when you can collect your passport or identity card at Schiphol desk based on the day you applied for it.
| Apply on | Collect from |
|---|---|
| Monday | Thursday |
| Tuesday | Friday |
| Thursday | Tuesday |
| Friday | Thursday |
| Saturday | Thursday |
The Schiphol desk is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. You cannot apply for or collect your passport or identity card on those days. View the opening hours and location of the Schiphol desk.
Delivery
You can choose to have your passport or identity card delivered to the Dutch address you currently reside. The requirements are:
- Delivery is possible throughout the Netherlands, except for the Wadden Islands. The delivery time is between 7 and 10 working days.
- You will need to be present at the time of delivery to receive your document. That also applies to children.
- If you have your travel document delivered, your old one will be confiscated.
- Delivery of 1 travel document costs €31,05. If you have multiple travel documents delivered at the same time, you pay the number of documents times €31,05.
What do I need to bring when I apply or collect my travel document?
Apply for a travel document
- Show all the documents presented on your checklist.
- Bring a photo in color. Your picture must meet certain requirements. You can have your passport photo taken at Capi-Lux at Arrival 1 or at any other professional passport photographers in the Netherlands.
- You have to pay for your travel document during your application appointment. Debit and credit cards are the only eligible payment methods. Visa Electron and American Express credit cards are not accepted.
Collect my travel document
- Hand in your current passport or identity card to collect your new document.
- You need to collect your passport or identity card yourself.
You need to collect your passport or identity card within 3 months. It will be destroyed after that time.
What do the travel documents cost?
| Travel document | Price |
|---|---|
| Passport for a child (under 18) | € 109,80 |
| Passport for an adult (over 18) | € 130,95 |
| Business passport | € 130,95 |
| Identity card for a child (under 18) | € 90,15 |
| Identity card for an adult (over 18) | € 126,30 |
| Delivery in the Netherlands | € 31,05 |
Belangrijke tekst: You have to pay for your travel document during your application appointment. Debit and credit cards are the only eligible payment methods. Visa Electron and American Express credit cards are not accepted.
What are the opening hours and where is the desk?
Frequently asked questions
What should I arrange for children?
Application
Children up to 12 years of age need permission to apply for an identity card. Children up to 18 years of age need permission to apply for a passport.
Both parents or authority holders give permission. To do so, fill out the Parental / Legal guardian consent for minor applicants.
Children must be present when applying for the passport or identity card.
Collecting
Children must be present when collecting the passport or identity card. Children who are 12 years of age and older can collect their passport or identity card themselves.
What can I do when I have lost my travel document?
Has your travel document been stolen? Report it to the police. This prevents identity fraud. An official police report is not required for applying for a new travel document.
If you have lost your travel document, you do not have to report it to the police.
Which documents do I need for a second passport?
Do you travel a lot, also to countries that are in conflict with each other? Or you are temporary without a valid passport available due to a visa application? Then you can apply for a second passport. You need to bring the documents listed on your personal checklist at Netherlandsworldwide.nl.
These rules apply also:
- Your first passport must still be valid for at least another 6 months.
- You must prove that you need a second passport. For example, show airline tickets, hotel reservations, flight schedules, visa applications, etc. that corroborate the fact you are a frequent traveller. Or someone who visits opposing countries regularly.
How can I cancel or change my appointment?
Want to cancel or change your appointment? Use the link in your appointment confirmation email.
Do you have questions about your appointment? Or did you not receive a confirmation of your appointment? Please contact us via the contact form Schiphol desk.
Where can I ask questions?
Do you have questions about the documents you need to apply for a passport or identity card? Then call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the telephone number 0031 247 247 247.
For other questions, please contact us via the contact form Schiphol desk.