The Beginning

Requirements for Citizenship

There are two options; One is called “Option” and the other is called “Naturalization”. “Option” doesn’t work for us, but “Naturalization might just.

  • You must be an adult (18 years and over).

  • You have either: lived in the Netherlands for an uninterrupted period of five years with a valid residence permit; been married to a Dutch national or lived with a Dutch national for three continuous years (including abroad); or you have resided in the Netherlands with a valid residence permit for a period of 10 years, with at least the last two years continuously.

Not yet! I am down with 3.5/2.5/1.5 years. This number depends on a few things. (TBD). What does uninterupted mean?

  • You are sufficiently integrated in Dutch society and are able to read, write, speak and understand Dutch. You must prove this by taking a civic integration examination, and must pass the A2-level. If you have attained another diploma or degree (in Dutch) you can be eligible for an exemption.

By the time I am up for this “interview” I should be sufficiently integrated. Also they only need me to speak to A2 level, which I would already be doing in a few more months.

  • In the last four years you have not been subject to a custodial sentence, training order, community service order or large financial penalty (more than EUR 810).

Should not be too hard!

  • You are prepared to renounce your current nationality. If you do not do this your Dutch citizenship may be withdrawn (although some exceptions exist for dual nationality).

Last I checked, I know people who are in India, working, doing everything like they are normal; people from US, people from India. Why do I need an Indian Passport again. Even if I need to work back in India! Get it? (TBd)

By renouncing your nationality you would lose certain rights, which would cause you serious financial losses. This could include consequences in terms of inheritance law. You must be able to demonstrate this.

(TBD before applying)

  • You have a valid permanent residence permit or a valid residence permit for a non-temporary purpose, for example, family reunification.

I should have a valid residence permit. I already have until the year of 2023 an RP. Of course, if I change job, I got to do it again.

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5 years to 7 years

Proposed changes to Dutch naturalisation laws Since 2013 the Dutch government has been considering changing the Dutch Citizenship Act. The amendments would extend the required residency period from five to seven years before being able to apply for citizenship by naturalisation.

As of December 2016, this amendment has not yet been approved and is currently being debated in the Senate. Unconfirmed reports suggest it may be introduced in April 2017.

An interim law would apply to migrants already legally living in the Netherlands for three years (uninterrupted) when the new law is introduced. These people would still fall under the old requirement term of five years to be eligible for naturalisation.

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