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 review applications in order of receipt. We are now working on the applications sent in on August 2, 2026.
We are doing our best to help you as soon as possible, but there is a waiting period. The waiting time is 16 to 18 weeks:
- Review application after sending online by Schiphol desk: 16 weeks.
- Appointment at the desk: 1 to 2 weeks (after the application is reviewed).
- Collect passport or identity card: 3 to 4 working days.
Conditions
- You have Dutch nationality.
- You live abroad.
- You are not (or no longer) registered in the Municipal Personal Records Database (BRP).
Where can I apply?
In the Netherlands
You can apply for your new passport or identity card in Haarlemmermeer Municipality, at the Schiphol Municipal Service Desk. See further under the heading 'Applying at the Schiphol Municipal Service Desk'. However, you can also submit your application at other border municipalities(externe link).
From the country where you live
You can also apply for a new passport or identity card in the country in which you live. You do not need to travel to the Netherlands for this. You apply at:
- The Dutch Embassy.
- The Dutch Consulate General
- An external service provider, such as VFS Global.
Applying at the Schiphol desk
- Go to NederlandWereldwijd and complete the checklist 'Applying for a passport or ID card from abroad(externe link)'. You will receive an overview of the documents you need to apply.
- Ensure that you store this overview for future reference. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for every person who needs a passport or identity card.
- Scan all documents from the checklist. Use the KopieID app(externe link) (in Dutch) to securely take a photo of your current passport or identity card.
- Apply for a new passport or identity card via the button 'Have your document checked by Schiphol desk'.
- The Schiphol desk checks your documents. You will receive an email within 3 weeks. Sometimes the municipality requests additional documents.
- Have your documents been approved? Then you will receive an email with a link to make an appointment.
- You then make an appointment to show the documents at the counter. You must make a separate appointment for each person applying for a passport or identity card.
- Have a colour passport photo taken that meets the requirements(externe link) (in Dutch) of the Dutch central government.
- You have an appointment at the Schiphol desk. Once there, you show your documents, your fingerprints are taken, and you pay for your passport or identity card. You also need to make an appointment at the counter immediately to collect your passport or identity card.
- You personally collect your passport or identity card at the Schiphol desk.
Belangrijke tekst: Collect your passport or identity card within 3 months of your application. After that, the document is no longer valid and the municipality is not permitted to keep it.
Delivery time after your appointment at the counter
In the table below you can see from which day you can pick up your passport or identity card after your appointment at the counter.
| 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 a passport or identity card on those days. View the opening hours and location of the Schiphol desk. Please take public holidays into account when collecting.
Delivery
Currently, you cannot have a passport or identity card delivered.
What to bring with you for the application
- Bring all original documents that you have sent to us as copies.
- A colour passport photo. Your passport photo must meet the requirements of the Dutch central government. You can have your passport photo taken at Capi-Lux at the airport in Arrival Hall 1 or at other photographers in the Netherlands. Photos taken abroad often do not meet the requirements. We will assess your passport photos at the counter during your appointment.
- Debit card or credit card. You can only pay by debit card or credit card! The Schiphol desk does not accept cash or Visa Electron and American Express payment cards.
What to bring with you when picking up
Your current passport or identity card. You must hand this in.
Cost of travel documents
| Travel document | Price |
|---|---|
| Passport for a child (under 18) | € 112,10 |
| Passport for an adult (over 18) | € 133,65 |
| Business passport | € 133,65 |
| Identity card for a child (under 18) | € 92,00 |
| Identity card for an adult (over 18) | € 128,95 |
| Delivery in the Netherlands | € 31,70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Cancel or reschedule appointment
Do you wish to cancel or reschedule your appointment? Use the link in your appointment confirmation email. This applies to both the initial appointment and the pick-up appointment.
Do you have any questions about your appointment? Or have you not received confirmation of your appointment? Please contact us via the Schiphol desk contact form(externe link) (in Dutch).
Can minors apply for and collect their travel documents themselves?
Application
Parents or guardians with parental authority must give consent. To do so, they complete a Consent Form for Parent or Guardian of Minor Applicant(externe link).
The minor must be present when applying for their own passport or identity card.
Collection
For minors under the age of 12, the passport or identity card must be collected by a parent or legal guardian. The minor must be present during this process. Minors aged 12 and older may collect their passport or identity card themselves.
Passport or identity card missing or stolen
Has your passport or identity card been stolen? Always file a report with the police(externe link) (in Dutch). This prevents someone else from stealing your identity.
Which documents are needed for a 2nd passport
Are you travelling to countries that are in conflict with each other(externe link) (in Dutch)? Or are you prevented from travelling because your passport is being held at an embassy for a visa application? Then you can apply for a second passport. This passport is valid for a duration of 2 years.
You need the following for this:
- Your current passport is valid for at least 6 more months.
- The documents from your checklist on Nederlandwereldwijd.nl(externe link).
- Proof that you need a second passport:
Proof showing that you need to travel to countries that are in conflict with each other(externe link) (in Dutch). For example, flight tickets, bookings, or stamps in your passport. Or;
Proof from the embassy that your passport is being held there. You also need proof that you have booked multiple flight tickets during the period your passport is at the embassy.
Contact
Do you have any questions about the documents you need in order to apply for a passport or identity card? Then call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via telephone number 0031 247 247 247.
For other questions, please contact us via the contact form of the Schiphol desk(externe link) (in Dutch).