Alien passport

Would you like to apply for an alien's passport? Please contact us first. We will then go over what you need for the application.

Will your alien passport expire soon?

Applying for an alien passport takes 2 to 4 months. The procedure takes a long time because the IND and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs help decide on your application.

Alien passport

If you have a valid residence permit, but not (yet) the Dutch nationality, you can apply for a foreigner's passport at the municipality. A foreigner's passport allows you to travel to all countries except your country of origin.

Foreigner or refugee

If you have refugee status, you do not apply for an alien passport but a refugee passport at the municipality.

What does it cost?

An alien passport costs€67.05.

How does it work?

You can apply for an alien passport if you meet the following requirements:

  • You cannot get a passport from your own country.
  • You are registered with the municipality.
  • You are not registered as a refugee.

More information can be found at Rijksoverheid.nl

Children's own passports

Children can have their own alien passports.