Giving up or losing Dutch nationality
You can renounce Dutch nationality by filing a waiver with municipality . You can also lose Dutch nationality in other ways such as by committing fraud or a crime.
Approach
This is how you make a "waiver.
- You are going to the municipality.
- You bring:
- your address
- a valid ID
- proof of another nationality
- Then you sign the statement yourself.
Description
If you want to give up your Dutch nationality, you will make a "waiver" about it. If you have children under 18, they will automatically lose the Dutch nationality as well. You must hand in your Dutch identity document.
You can also lose Dutch nationality in other ways. For example, you lose Dutch citizenship if you voluntarily adopt another nationality.
In addition, the government can revoke your Dutch nationality, even if it makes you stateless. This happens, for example:
- If you committed fraud in the option or naturalization procedure
- If you have been convicted of a crime against the Dutch state
Terms
The terms of the "waiver" are:
- You are of age.
- You have another nationality.
The consequences for your minor children are:
- If both parents are no longer Dutch, the child also loses Dutch citizenship.
- Children between the ages of 12 and 16 are allowed to voice their opinions.
- If you are 16 years old or older, you must make your own waiver.
Objection and appeal
You can object to the decision that has been made. Do this within 6 weeks. After that, do you disagree with the ruling on the objection? Then file an appeal with the court.