Integration and naturalisation

  • Integration

    The Civic Integration Act requires that certain groups of people integrate in the Netherlands.

  • Naturalisation

    Do you live in the Netherlands and would you like to obtain Dutch citizenship? Then you can apply for naturalisation at the municipality.

  • Option, applying for Dutch citizenship

    The option procedure is the simplest way of obtaining Dutch citizenship. You will need to belong to a certain, legally determined group.

  • Remigration, renouncing Dutch nationality

    Are you returning to your country of birth and do you have both Dutch nationality and another nationality? Then you must renounce your Dutch nationality if you qualify for a remigration benefit.

  • Status holders

    As the city of peace and justice the Municipality of The Hague is keen to help resolve the refugee issue.

  • Information Desk for EU Migrant Workers

    Migrant workers from EU member states can get answers to their questions during the consultation hours of Stichting IDHEM.

  • Free integration project SamenHaags

    SamenHaags combines intense language classes with community work and networking.