Passport/ID Card Information

Dutch Passports/ID Card

  • Overview
  • Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time

  • Overview

    VFS Global Offices in Madrid and Barcelona accept applications for renewals, as well as first time applications for a Dutch passport or identity card. You can also apply for a new Dutch passport or identity card if your previously issued Dutch travel document is lost or stolen.

    Please note: if you are no longer in possession of your passport or ID card, you can only apply at VFS if you have a copy of the missing document.

    Your application will be forwarded to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs for assessment. You can only apply in person and have to be present during your application for a passport or ID card. This also applies to babies and children.

  • Fees

    Please note that the VFS Global Offices in Madrid and Barcelona offer an additional optional service for Dutch nationals to apply for a Dutch passport or ID card. VFS charges an extra service fee for this service, to be paid by the applicant.

    1. For the official passport and ID card fees charged by the Dutch government, click here.
    2. VFS charges additional service fees:
      3. Service fee Amount (inclusive of VAT)
      Standard service fee per application EURO 16.70
      * in addition to the standard fee
    3. All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card, Cash
    4. All fees are non-refundable.

    ADDITIONAL FEES FOR OPTIONAL SERVICES

    • An optional Special Delivery facility for the return of passports is available at an additional service fee of EURO16,95 (inclusive of VAT) per application.
    • An optional SMS facility for updates on your application is available at an additional fee of EURO 2.50 (inclusive of VAT) per application. Please note a valid Spain mobile number should be provided to avail this service.

  • Documents Required

    Collect all the required documents for your application (checklist)

    It is important for your Passport or ID card application that you bring the correct documents with you. Please visit Applying for a Dutch passport or identity card if you live in Spain | Netherlands Worldwide and follow the instructions given below:

    • Create your personal checklist, this is mandatory for your application. At step 1, please fill in the questionnaire and download the result (PDF). Please be aware that you need to collect all the required documents on your personal checklist. And do not forget to check additional requirements at step 2.
    • Bring a printed version of your completed and signed application form, as well as your personal checklist, your current Dutch passport, ID card and all other documents specified on the checklist
    • For every document submitted, you must provide the original (to show at the counter) and a photocopy (to be attached to the passport file). You must also provide a copy of the holder page of your passport. Check if you need to have original legalised. The documents must have been drawn up in (or translated into) Dutch, English, French or German
    • Make sure that the photograph submitted at the time of your application falls within the specifications. This is important. Unacceptable photographs, that do not meet the Dutch specifications, will not be accepted for submission. Check the photo requirements for Dutch passports and identity cards.
    • Please book an online appointment.

    What happens to my old passport or ID card?

    If you did not hand your old passport or ID card in when you submitted your application, please bring it with you when you come to collect your new one. The embassy or VFS global will cancel your old passport or ID card and then return it to you.

    If your old document contains visas or residence permits that are still valid and you want to keep those pages intact, you should make this known beforehand.

  • Photo Specifications

    Before your appointment, please make sure that your passport photographs meet the official photo requirements for Dutch passports and identity cards. Please note: there are no facilities after office hours to have passport photographs. The shops will be closed.

    Do you need to have new passport photos taken? Read more about having Dutch passport photos taken in Spain.

  • Processing Time

    It takes an average of 3 to 4 weeks to process your application. You may be asked to provide additional documents once you have submitted your application. In that case, processing may take longer.