How do immigrants acquire Dutch nationality?

Both Dutch citizenship and permanent residency in the Netherlands allow you to stay in the Netherlands indefinitely, although the permanent residency must be renewed every five years. Similar to Dutch citizenship, Dutch permanent residence permit holders can join the Dutch labor market, which means that you no longer need a work permit. Here's how immigrants get Dutch citizenship. Welcome to read!

I. How to acquire Dutch nationality

There are two main ways to acquire Dutch citizenship:

1, select the program

Choosing a program is the easiest way, so it's worth checking whether you meet the requirements. Applying for citizenship in this way has some advantages over naturalization procedures, such as:

(1) There are few application conditions;

(2) The process is usually faster and takes three months instead of one year;

(3) The cost is cheaper than the naturalization application.

To apply, you must first hold a valid residence certificate. It must belong to one of the following categories:

(1) You have lived in the Netherlands or Dutch territory all your life or most of your time;

(2) You have been married or cohabited with a Dutch citizen for at least three years and have lived in the Netherlands continuously 15 years;

(3) You are over 65 years old and have lived in the Netherlands for at least 15 years;

(4) One of your parents or legal guardians is Dutch, and you have lived in the Netherlands with them for at least three years before applying.

2. Naturalization procedures

If you have a birth or family relationship with the Netherlands, such as you were born in the Netherlands or your parents are Dutch (including adopted and foreign-born children), you can also obtain citizenship if you meet the requirements of the Immigration and Naturalization Bureau.

Or you have the following situation:

(1) must be an adult (18 years old and above).

(2) You have lived in the Netherlands for five consecutive years and have a valid residence permit; Marrying a Dutch national or living with a Dutch national continuously for three years (including abroad); Or you have lived in the Netherlands with a valid residence permit 10 years, at least for two consecutive years.

(3) You have fully integrated into Dutch society and can read, write, speak and understand Dutch. You have to pass the civic integration test to prove this, and you have to pass the A2 level test.

(4) In the past four years, you have not been sentenced to imprisonment, training, community service or a huge fine (more than 865,438+00 euros).

(5) You are prepared to give up your current nationality. If you don't do this, your Dutch citizenship may be revoked (although there are some exceptions to dual citizenship).

(5) You hold a valid permanent residence permit or a valid non-temporary residence permit, such as family reunion.

Second, how to apply for Dutch nationality

The application is made by your local municipal authority, and you must pay the fee in advance. The municipal government will check your details and send your request to the immigration office together with the mayor's suggestion. Then immigration will investigate whether you can become a Dutch citizen.

Required documents:

1, passport;

2. Residence permit;

3. Birth certificate and child's birth certificate (if applicable);

4. Marriage certificate (if applicable);

5. Civil integration certificate or other diploma.

Further reading: housing costs in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is a country with real estate, and buying real estate may be more complicated for foreigners. Although more than 90% of the local people speak English well, they should still seek the help of an English agent.

If you consider buying a house in the Netherlands, the price of a one-bedroom apartment in the center of Amsterdam may exceed125,000 euros. A typical two-bedroom apartment costs between 200,000 and 250,000 euros. The average house price in the Netherlands is about 242,000 euros.

You also need to increase the Dutch mortgage, home insurance (45-65 euros per month), transfer tax (2% of the house price) and public utility fees. The average utility cost of a three-bedroom Dutch house is about 250 euros, and foreigners have to budget at least 1500 euros for energy bills every year.

However, many foreigners rent houses in the Netherlands. A typical prepaid fee is a deposit paid to the landlord, usually one or two months' rent. Some lease contracts also include operating costs.

Students who move to the Netherlands can find cheaper accommodation through their universities. Most universities have accommodation programs, which greatly reduce the rent and make it easier for students to find suitable accommodation. You should expect to pay 300 to 450 euros a month, but you must share it with three or four other students.