Where to apply for a Dutch identity card

Applications and collection work differently in each city

You apply at the municipality where you are registered, and each one sets its own routine. Some ask you to book ahead, some need a second visit to hand over the card and some deliver it. Dutch citizens who live abroad can also use certain border municipalities.

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2 offices in Arnhem

  • Arnhem

    Gemeente Arnhem — Loket Zuid

    Kronenburggalerij 3, 6831 ET Arnhem

    Book a visit and apply in person, then collect the finished card without an appointment after about six working days.

    Book an appointmentOffice website0800-1809

    Bring all passports and ID cards held, including expired documents, and a compliant colour photo no older than six months. For under-12s, arrange consent before or during application; it is valid for three months. An absent guardian can consent online without sending their ID, or supply the original signed form and valid original ID. At collection bring the receipt and documents still due for surrender; for a child also bring your own ID.

  • Arnhem

    Stadhuis Arnhem — publieksbalies

    Koningstraat 38, 6811 DG Arnhem

    Book a visit to apply for yourself or for your child, who can come without a parent from age 12.

    Book an appointmentOffice website0800-1809

    Bring all passports and ID cards held, including expired documents, and a compliant colour photo no older than six months. For under-12s, arrange consent before or during application; it is valid for three months. An absent guardian can consent online without sending their ID, or supply the original signed form and valid original ID. At collection bring the receipt and documents still due for surrender; for a child also bring your own ID.

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