Renouncing Dutch nationality
What is it?
If you wish to renounce your Dutch nationality, you can submit a declaration to the municipality. By doing so, you waive your right to a Dutch passport. If you renounce your Dutch nationality, your minor children will also lose their Dutch nationality , unless your partner retains Dutch nationality.
How does it work?
You can only withdraw if:
- you are of legal age
- you have dual citizenship
What should I do?
You must make a waiver in person. Only if you are unable to attend due to physical or psychological reasons can you authorize someone else to make the waiver on your behalf.
- The municipality will assess your statement against the applicable regulations and determine whether your statement has legal consequences.
- If your declaration leads to a change in nationality, this will be changed in the Personal Records Database (BRP) on the basis of the declaration you have made.
What do I need?
- your valid proof of identity
- all travel documents in your possession
- proof that you have another nationality in addition to Dutch nationality
Additional information
You can also lose your Dutch nationality in other ways:
- You have voluntarily acquired another nationality.
- You have committed fraud in an application to become a Dutch citizen by option or naturalization. You will then lose your Dutch nationality.
- You have been convicted of a crime against the Dutch state. You will therefore lose your Dutch nationality.