🇳🇱 Netherlands · Naturalisation
Dutch Citizenship by Naturalisation — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €254 |
| Minimum annual salary | €254 |
| Proof of savings | €254 |
| Work experience | 1+ years |
| Language level | A2 |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €1,139 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 5 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship/naturalisation.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €254.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship/naturalisation · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship/naturalisation · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship/naturalisation · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship/naturalisation · verified 2026-06-09
Language level
https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship/naturalisation · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship/naturalisation · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship/naturalisation · verified 2026-06-09
Years to citizenship
https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship/naturalisation · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship/naturalisation · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.