Applying for or renewing a business passport

• All identity documents and passports you have. Even if they have expired.
• A passport photo that is no more than 6 months old at the time of application and that meets the requirements.
• Means of payment. You can pay for the identity card in cash or by debit card.
• Are you applying for a business passport for your child or children as a parent?
  • Bring your child(ren) with you to the Town Hall. You must also take your child with you when you collect the passport.

If someone under the age of 18 is applying, the permission of all authorities is required. One parent or guardian must accompany the application. You can request permission via the online form Declaration of consent for minor children or the document Declaration of consent for minor children (PDF, 442.13 KB). If you choose to complete the document, you must also bring a copy of your ID.

Report this as soon as possible online to the public authority. This is necessary to prevent misuse. We will invalidate your ID card as soon as we receive this report. That means that you will no longer be able to use it you relocate it. You will need to hand it in to the local authority.

Unwilling or unable to report the loss online?

In that case, make an appointment with the local authority. You complete a declaration of loss at the counter of the town hall. We will check your identity. Once we have done that, you can apply for your new document immediately. It is no longer necessary to report the loss to the police.

Children should always carry their own passport or identity card when traveling abroad. Some countries ask for a certificate stating that the adult travelling with the child is genuinely the parent or custodian. Check with the embassy or consulate of the country you want to go to. You will find information about checks at the Dutch border at the website of the Rijksoverheid (central government).

• A new business passport for adults remains valid for 10 years.
• A new business passport for children and people under the age of 18 is valid for five years.

You can have your passport delivered to you at home or your place of work.

Each country has its own rules for foreign nationals visiting the country. A valid Dutch passport is sufficient in some cases. However, you may also need a visa.

Do you want to know if you need a visa for the country you want to go to?

You can read more information on the website the Rijksoverheid.

Do you want to apply for a visa?

You can apply for a visa at organisations like the ANWB (The Royal Dutch Tourist Association).