Renounce Dutch citizenship
Do you want to renounce your Dutch citizenship? Make an appointment to do this at the municipality. You will then sign a declaration of renunciation.
Conditions
- You are registered in The Hague.
- You have citizenship (nationality) of the Netherlands plus the citizenship of another country.
- You are 16 years or older.
Needed at your appointment
- Dutch passport and other identity documents. Take everything with you. Even if they are expired.
- Foreign passport or other foreign identity documents.
Apply
You can make an appointment online or by telephone.
Online
By telephone
Call tel. 14070 or +31 70 353 30 00 from abroad.
How long it takes
The municipality will change your details immediately in the Personal Records Database (BRP).
Good to know
Is your child younger than 18 years?
- Your child will automatically lose their Dutch citizenship if both of the parents are not Dutch.
- Children between the ages of 12 and 16 years are allowed to give their opinion.
Will you be staying in the Netherlands?
Apply for a residence permit on the Begin external link: website of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND)(External link), end external link..
Also see: Report your move abroad (deregistration)