Dutch Citizenship by Descent
Dutch citizenship passes through a Dutch parent. Rules differ for children born before and after 1985. Children born after 1985 to a Dutch parent are automatically Dutch. Those born before 1985 to a Dutch mother may need to apply through a specific procedure.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Citizenship by descent confers a nationality, which is permanent and carries no physical-presence requirement to retain
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- Citizenship through descent
- No minimum stay requirement
- Applicable for children born after 1985
- Simplified application process
- Retains Dutch heritage
The catch
- No dual citizenship. You may have to give up your current citizenship to naturalise.
Auto-summarised from the data we hold — always confirm specifics on the official page.
What could change
Changes in nationality laws could affect eligibility criteria.
Tax Notes
Tax obligations generally depend on tax residence and income source, not citizenship alone. Citizenship by descent does not by itself establish Dutch tax residence.
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