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After (generally) five years of lawful residence, eligible residents can apply for Dutch nationality by naturalisation through their municipality. The Netherlands in principle requires renouncing other nationalities, though several exceptions apply (for example, marriage to a Dutch national or where renunciation is not possible).
Long-term residents who meet the integration and residence conditions and wish to become Dutch nationals.
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Yes. You must attend a naturalisation ceremony and make a Declaration of Solidarity to complete the process.
As a rule you must have lived in the Kingdom of the Netherlands for at least 5 consecutive years holding a valid residence permit. Some situations allow you to apply sooner.
Yes. Common grounds include not meeting the residence requirement, failing the integration requirement, incomplete documents, or being a danger to public order or national security.
You must have passed the civic integration exam at level A2 or higher, unless you qualify for an exemption.
You apply at your local municipality (gemeente), and the IND must decide within 12 months.
The main rule is that you must renounce your current nationality, but there are several exceptions where you are allowed to keep it.
Dutch citizenship by naturalisation is generally available after five years of lawful residence, through your municipality, on passing the civic-integration exam. The Netherlands in principle requires renouncing other nationalities, though several exceptions apply.
