Get Your Dutch Citizenship by Descent
If you have a Dutch parent, you may already qualify for Dutch citizenship by descent. This is your opportunity to reconnect with your heritage and enjoy the benefits of being an EU citizen
How Dutch Citizenship by Descent or Ancestry Works
The Netherlands follows the principle of jus sanguinis (right of blood), meaning citizenship is primarily passed from parent to child. You may qualify if:
You were born after January 1, 1985 and at least one parent was Dutch at your birth.
You were born before that date and your father was a Dutch citizen (mothers did not automatically transmit citizenship before 1985).
In some cases, if you were legally recognized by a Dutch parent before the age of seven, you may also acquire Dutch citizenship automatically
Note: Citizenship cannot be obtained directly through grandparents or great-grandparents, though there are procedures for restoring it if your parents lost theirs.
Why Obtain Dutch Citizenship?
Dutch citizenship not only strengthens your personal and family identity—it also provides the advantages of an EU passport. These include:
Freedom to live, work, study, and do business across all 27 EU countries.
Access to Europe’s top healthcare, education, and social systems.
Greater international mobility and consular protection abroad.
A stable, inclusive society known for quality of life, innovation, and sustainability
How Do I Apply for My Dutch Citizenship?
Applying for Dutch citizenship involves:
Collecting essential records such as birth certificates and proof of Dutch parentage.
Translating and legalizing documents when required.
Submitting your application through the option or naturalization procedure.
At EuroPassport, we’ll:
Explore your family tree.
Locate historic records.
Prepare and submit your application.
Support you all the way until your citizenship is secured
Why EuroPassport?
EuroPassport is the first Canadian company to offer people an easy and affordable way to obtain legal European citizenship. Based in Toronto, Canada, we are a team of trusted immigration lawyers, genealogists and documentation specialists who have pioneered an efficient process for our clients to obtain the Dutch Citizenship they seek. Our experts take care of all the paperwork, in optimal deadlines.
- We take away the paperwork hassle, bureaucracy, legal complexity – and work on your behalf, using the most efficient route to obtain the citizenship you seek.
- Our streamlined process cuts out lengthy waits and confusing roadblocks to citizenship. Look to us to expedite your Dutch citizenship and deliver in optimal timelines.
- Skip the exorbitantly high legal fees. Our migration experts and a team of Canadian and European legal advisors have refined a process that is considerably more cost-efficient, especially for those with family roots in Europe.
- We are a respected Canadian company based in Toronto – so you won’t have to deal with distant overseas law firms. Our track record is remarkable, as the first and only fully registered European Immigration services business in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
The waiting time will be specific to each case, and will depend on whether the citizenship runs through the parents or grandparents; however the average time is 6-18 months.
When you apply for citizenship, any previous denial may hamper your chances on subsequent applications. An example of this would be declaring a date that is incorrect according to laws and legislations.
Immigration laws are constantly changing, and we are keeping up with every change, which may affect the required documents.
We also have a network of lawyers and genealogists in Europe who will prepare and supervise your application. We have the potential to prepare the most formidable citizenship application you can have.
Don’t risk submitting an unsuccessful application. EuroPassport does everything for you! Our team cooperates with top-tier lawyers in the Netherlands; we first put together your application locally, and then your documents are sent to the Netherlands to continue the rest of the citizenship process.
However, once your citizenship process is completed, you will have to visit the nearest Dutch consulate to apply for the passport.
You may be eligible to apply for Dutch citizenship if you have at least one parent who was born in the Netherlands. Being Dutch automatically qualifies you as being an EU citizen with access to the many benefits/freedoms guaranteed in all EU countries.
Learn more about the benefits of holding citizenship with an EU Member State here.
This will depend on the complexity of your specific case and how many documents you require to prove your Dutch ancestry. Learn more about the process and costs associated on our Fees page.
We do offer a 4-payment schedule for individuals and 6-payment schedule for families, and a discount of 5% for families of 2-4 people and 10% for families of 5 or more people.
Contact us to learn more about the pricing structure and payment options.
Yes, the Netherlands allows dual citizenship!
You do not need to know the Dutch language to apply for Dutch citizenship by descent.
Yes, we also conduct genealogy research in the Netherlands. If you are interested in finding out more about your Dutch ancestors, contact us for details.
No, you will only need to pay taxes in the Netherlands if you move to the country and live there at least 6 months of the year. If you move to another EU member country, you won’t have to pay taxes in the Netherlands, but you may have to pay taxes in the European country in which you decide to live, so you would need to consult with the local tax authorities in that country.
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