Netherlands Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Netherlands Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    A+
  • Passport Ranking
    6/198
  • Passport Score
    190.6/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    159
  • Visa-required Countries
    39
  • Access to the World's GDP
    92%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    68%
  • Access to the World's Population
    65%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    85%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    Restricted
    Restricted: A child will become a citizen of Netherlands at birth if BOTH conditons are met: - One of the child's parents was a Dutch resident at the time of the birth, AND - One of the child's grandparents was a Dutch resident when the child's parent was born. Note that the child's place of birth (in the Netherlands or abroad) is irrelevant.
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    5 years
  • Physical presence requirement
  • Language test
    Yes, Dutch
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    Yes
  • Can minor children naturalize?
    Yes, minor children naturalize along with parents
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    0 years / 3 years
    Must be married for 3 years. No in-country residency requirements.
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
    3 years
    Can reside abroad during 3 years of marriage.
  • Language test
    Yes, Dutch
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
    No provisions
  • Citizens of specific countries
    No provisions
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Taxation
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  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.
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Netherlands Overview
  • Region
    Europe
  • Capital City
    Amsterdam
  • Largest City
    Amsterdam
  • Currency
    Euro
  • Languages
    Dutch, Frisian
  • Population
    17.8 million (68th)
  • Life Expectancy
    82.2 years (26th)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $990.6 billion (19th)
  • GDP/Capita
    $55,788 (17th)
Useful Data
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  • Cost of Living
    Very expensive (6/7)
  • Climate
    Comfortable (2/5)
  • Safety
    Very Safe (2/7)
  • Pollution
    Very clean (1/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Very High (1/5)

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