Applying for or renewing a passport

When applying, please bring the following:

• All identity documents and passports you have. Even if they have expired. If you have not previously had an identity card and/or passport, your identity will be established at the counter.
• A passport photo no more than 6 months old at the time of application and meets the requirements you read in the following document:
  • Fotomatrix
• Means of payment. You can pay for the application by cash or debit card.
• Are you applying for a passport for your child or children as a parent?
  • Bring your child(ren) with you to the Town Hall.

When applying, please bring the following:

• The travel document applicant must collect the document themselves.
• Valid identity document (if you possess one).
• Expired or cancelled travel document (if required).
• Residence document (if you have one).
• For minors under 12 years of age:
  • Valid proof of identity of the parent/guardian or companion (other adult or older brother/sister).
    If the parent/guardian is not present, then a written authorisation for the companion. This applies to minors under 12 years of age.
• The new document must be collected within 3 months of the application.

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. 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 passport as soon as we receive your 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. Are you traveling with a minor child? You often need permission. You will find information about permission on the website of the Dutch Military Police.

• A new passport for adults remains valid for 10 years.
• A new 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.

You can also come to the Town Hall without making an appointment at the following times:

• Monday from 1.40 pm to 4.00 pm.
• Tuesday from 8.30 pm to midday.
• Wednesday from 13.40 am to 4.00 pm.
• Thursday from 8.30 am to midday.
• Friday from 08.30 am to midday.

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).

Do you travel a lot, also to countries that are in conflict with each other? Or have you temporarily surrendered your passport in connection with a visa application? You can then apply for a second passport.

Are you often going abroad? Then the business passport might be something for you. A business passport contains more pages than an ordinary one: 66 instead of 34. That leaves more space for customs stamps and visas.