Citizenship by Descent Bundle â Netherlands citizenship ðģðą
IND Netherlands · 5 yrs residency + inburgering A2 â option/naturalisation
Netherlands requires the Citizenship by Descent Bundle to be submitted with a certified Dutch (beÃŦdigd) translation and Apostille.
End-to-end accountability through to direct submission at destination embassies in Bangkok.
Why Netherlands insists on this document: Netherlands typically requires renunciation with limited exceptions.
End-to-end route: file Citizenship by Descent Bundle at the District Registrar + MFA (14-45 days) â Dutch (beÃŦdigd) translation â MFA â Apostille â IND Netherlands.
Pathway: 5 yrs residency + inburgering A2 â option/naturalisation · Residence requirement 5 (3 spouse) yrs · Dual nationality: conditional.
First-pass acceptance: 94-96%.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Destination checklist
Compare IND Netherlands requirements against the current Citizenship by Descent Bundle format.
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Request Citizenship by Descent Bundle
Filed at the District Registrar + MFA via power of attorney, 14-45 working days.
- 3
Dutch (beÃŦdigd) translation
Registrar-listed translator with a citizenship/immigration glossary.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana â 2-3 working days.
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Apostille
Fast Apostille route via MFA.
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Submit to IND Netherlands
Filed in person at the destination embassy in Bangkok or via DHL.
Frequently asked questions
Does Netherlands accept Apostille?
Yes â MFA Apostille is sufficient.
Translation language?
Dutch (beÃŦdigd), by a translator accepted by the destination authority.
Citizenship pathway?
5 yrs residency + inburgering A2 â option/naturalisation
Residence requirement?
5 (3 spouse) years â combined pre- and post-PR.
Is dual nationality allowed?
Conditional â depends on grounds.
Approximate total cost?
āļāļēāļĄāđāļāļāļŠāļēāļĢ + translation THB 800-1,500/page + MFA THB 200-400 + Apostille free + destination fees.
Total time in Thailand?
10-21 working days for a single document set; renunciation adds 4-12 months separately.