Netherlands Citizenship Requirements

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I am 18 or older

Age requirement.

I have 5 years uninterrupted residence in NL

Continuous lawful residence.

I have valid Dutch residence permit

EU long-term or Dutch permit.

I have A2 Dutch language proficiency

Civic integration exam.

I have passed the civic integration exam (inburgeringsexamen)

On Dutch society, history, language.

I have no serious criminal record

Background check.

I am prepared to renounce other citizenships if required

Dutch law generally requires renunciation, with exceptions.

I have read IND guidance

Read the IND naturalisation guidance.

I confirm the information is accurate

False statements can lead to revocation.