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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4 offices in The Hague

  • The Hague

    For non-residents

    Stadhuis Spui — Gemeente Den Haag

    Spui 70, 2511 BT The Hague

    Book the special appointment for Dutch citizens abroad, apply in person, and collect in person within three months.

    Office website+31703533000

    Complete a separate NetherlandsWorldwide checklist for each person and bring the required documents. Check legalisation and translation requirements for the issuing country. French, German and English documents are usually accepted, but a sworn Dutch translation may be requested. Apply through one municipality and complete the process there.

  • The Hague

    Stadhuis Spui — Gemeente Den Haag

    Spui 70, 2511 BT The Hague

    Collect your card in person within three months, or it is destroyed and you must apply and pay again.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+31703533000

    Bring all current passports and identity cards, including expired and foreign documents, a compliant colour photo taken within six months, and your debit card. Pay by debit card or cash at Spui; credit cards are not accepted. Fingerprints are taken. If neither Dutch nor English is comfortable for you, bring someone who can interpret.

  • The Hague

    Stadsdeelkantoor Laak

    Slachthuisplein 25, 2521 EC The Hague

    Tell the counter employee if your application is urgent, and report a lost or stolen card before you apply.

    Book an appointmentOffice website14070

    Bring all current passports and identity cards, including expired and foreign documents, a compliant colour photo taken within six months, and your debit card. Pay by debit card; this office accepts neither cash nor credit cards. Fingerprints are taken. If neither Dutch nor English is comfortable for you, bring someone who can interpret.

  • The Hague

    Stadskantoor Leyweg (stadsdeelkantoor Escamp)

    Leyweg 813, 2545 HA The Hague

    Apply in person, then collect at the same office without an appointment, bringing your collection receipt.

    Book an appointmentOffice website14070

    Bring all current passports and identity cards, including expired and foreign documents, a compliant colour photo taken within six months, and your debit card. Pay by debit card; this office accepts neither cash nor credit cards. Fingerprints are taken. If neither Dutch nor English is comfortable for you, bring someone who can interpret.

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