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Naturalization

A permanent residence permit allows you to become a Dutch citizen. You then apply for naturalization. If successful, you will receive a Dutch passport.

You apply for naturalization at the municipality where you live. There are conditions to naturalization, the employee of the municipality discusses them with you. He will also check if you have all the documents you need. 

The IND made a helpful video about this.


Further information can be found on the website Becoming Dutch through naturalization | IND