Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Click here for more information about applying for a DigiD.

It is not possible to obtain a BSN through the Dutch Representation. A BSN can only be obtained if you have lived and been registered in the Netherlands. If that is the case, you can obtain a BSN from the municipality where you were last registered.

If you obtained a new Dutch passport during the period that you lived in the Netherlands, you can find your BSN on the back of the 'hard' page with your personal details and photo.

You must immediately report this to the police station. You must then request an emergency passport from the Office of the Cabinet so that you can travel back. If you have lost a non-Dutch passport, you should contact the diplomatic representation of your country.

The authority for issuing Dutch (emergency) passports or visas is vested in the Office of the Cabinet.

Aruba: Plaza Henny Eman 3, Oranjestad, +297 583 4445.
Curaçao: Fort Amsterdam 2, Willemstad, +599 9 461 2000.
Sint Maarten: Falcon Drive 3, Harbour View Philipsburg, +1 721 542 1160.

Click here for more information about emergency assistance.

Under no circumstances does the Representation of the Netherlands give money or provide loans.

To apply for Dutch nationality, you can contact the Office of the Cabinet.

Aruba: Plaza Henny Eman 3, Oranjestad, +297 583 4445.
Curaçao: Fort Amsterdam 2, Willemstad, +599 9 461 2000.
Sint Maarten: Falcon Drive 3, Harbour View Philipsburg, +1 721 542 1160.

For questions about student grants or outstanding student loans, you can contact DUO via the website. In many cases you need a DigiD to contact DUO.

For a birth certificate you should contact the municipality in the Netherlands where you were born. Such a certificate can be requested online from many municipalities.

The Dutch Representation cannot deregister you or have you deregistered. If you want to deregister from the Netherlands, you must arrange this yourself at the municipality where you are registered.

The Dutch Representation cannot deregister you or have you deregistered. If you want to deregister in Aruba, Curaçao or Sint Maarten, you must arrange this yourself at the Registry office (Kranshi/Censo/Census Office).

Click here for Censo Aruba
Click here for the 'Kranshi' Curaçao Registry office
Click here for Census Office Sint Maarten

No, you must apply for a Declaration of Good Conduct at www.justis.nl.

Aruba: to register your driver's license, you must report to the police station, driver's license department in Santa Cruz.
Curaçao: you can report to the Driver's License Office, Kaya Richardson J. Beaujon, Willemstad. Telephone: +5999 7362929.
Sint Maarten: you can contact the Registry office for this.

You can go to www.rdw.nl to renew your driver's license. Here you can fill in an application form for applications from abroad.

See here for more information about applying for a life certificate.

Under no circumstances can the Representation of the Netherlands apply for a residence permit or mediate in this. See below where you can go:

Aruba: DIMAS. For more information, visit www.dimasaruba.aw.
Curaçao: Admission organisation Curaçao. For more information, visit www.immigrationcur.org.
Sint Maarten: Immigration Service. Click here for more information.

The availability of certain vaccinations is sometimes more difficult than you are used to in the Netherlands. In some cases, you have to wait until you are back in the Netherlands. The Representation of the Netherlands does not have any vaccines and does not administer vaccinations.

The Dutch Representation does not sponsor. In certain cases, the Dutch Representation supports projects through the 'Small Project Fund'. You can request an application form by sending an e-mail to the Representation of the Netherlands in your country.