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Topics | Identification documents

Topics | Identification documents

Your passport number is made up of numbers and letters. The letter 'O' and the number '0' can look very similar. That is why the ... Question and answer ...

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How do I know if my passport number includes a number '0' ...

How do I know if my passport number includes a number '0' ...

In Dutch passport numbers, the letter 'O' is not used; only the number '0' is used, as they can look similar.

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Passports, identity cards and Dutch citizenship certificates

Passports, identity cards and Dutch citizenship certificates

You can travel and identify yourself with a passport and an identity card. A Dutch citizenship certificate can be used to prove your Dutch citizenship.

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Which days are official public holidays in the Netherlands?

Which days are official public holidays in the Netherlands?

Public holidays 2025 · Nieuwjaarsdag (New Year's Day): Wednesday 1 January 2025 · Goede vrijdag (Good Friday): Friday 18 April 2025 · Eerste en tweede paasdag ( ...

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Applying for a Dutch passport outside the Netherlands

Applying for a Dutch passport outside the Netherlands

Fees. The fee you pay is for processing your application so it is non-refundable, even if you turn out not to be eligible for a Dutch passport.

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Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations

Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations

We work on the foundations of the Netherlands and of our Kingdom. On strengthening democracy, upholding fundamental rights and ensuring good governance.

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Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport

Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport

The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport is committed to improving the health and quality of life of all people in the Netherlands.

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Ministry of Education, Culture and Science

Ministry of Education, Culture and Science

The Ministry aims to create a smart, skilled, and creative environment, ensuring good education, independence, and cultural enjoyment, and supporting teachers, ...

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How much state pension will I receive?

How much state pension will I receive?

The SVB can tell you approximately how much state pension you can expect to receive. You can also apply for a pension calculation tailored to your situation.

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Photos Ruben Brekelmans

Photos Ruben Brekelmans

Central government expressly reserves all rights to the photographs in this section. The photographs may however be downloaded and used for editorial purposes ...

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Ruben Brekelmans

Ruben Brekelmans

Minister of Defence. Born on 18 July 1986 in Leidschendam, partner, 1 daughter. Party: People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD).

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The International Criminal Court (ICC)

The International Criminal Court (ICC)

War crimes include torture, mutilation, corporal punishment, hostage taking and acts of terrorism. This category also covers violations of human dignity such as ...

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When are shops open in the Netherlands?

When are shops open in the Netherlands?

On weekdays and Saturdays, shops can be open from 6:00 to 22:00. Municipalities decide whether or not shops can open on public holidays and Sundays.

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Photos Mona Keijzer

Photos Mona Keijzer

Central government expressly reserves all rights to the photographs in this section. The photographs may however be downloaded and used for editorial purposes ...

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Mona Keijzer

Mona Keijzer

Minister of Housing and Spatial Planning, Minister for Asylum and Migration, Deputy Prime Minister. Born on 9 October 1968 in Edam, married, 5 children.

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Personal Records Database (BRP) | Personal data

Personal Records Database (BRP) | Personal data

The Personal Records Database (BRP) contains the personal data of people who live in the Netherlands (residents) and of people who live abroad (non-residents).

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Which visa do I need to travel to the Netherlands?

Which visa do I need to travel to the Netherlands?

Which visa do I need to travel to the Netherlands? If you want to stay in the Netherlands for less than 90 days, you may need a short-stay Schengen visa.

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Citizen service number (BSN) | Personal data

Citizen service number (BSN) | Personal data

The BSN is a unique personal number for everyone registered in the BRP, used by the government to process personal data and for healthcare identification.

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Members of the government

Members of the government

Dick Schoof. Prime Minister, Minister of General Affairs. Sophie Hermans. Minister of Climate Policy and Green Growth, Deputy Prime Minister. Mona Keijzer.

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Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence stands for peace and security, in the Netherlands and elsewhere ... Contact us · Defence doctrine · Defence White Paper 2022 · News ...

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Contact | Ministry of Defence

Contact | Ministry of Defence

Telephone: +31 70 318 88 88 E-mail: persvoorlichting@mindef.nl Addresses You can write to us at: Netherlands Ministry of Defence PO Box 20701 2500 ES The Hague

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Water management in The Netherlands

Water management in The Netherlands

Rijkswaterstaat (RWS) Rijkswaterstaat is responsible for managing national waters. These are large bodies of water such as the sea, rivers and some of the ...

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Organisation | Ministry of Infrastructure and Water ...

Organisation | Ministry of Infrastructure and Water ...

Rijkswaterstaat is the executive organization of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. Rijkswaterstaat manages, maintains and develops the three ...

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How long an asylum seeker stays in an AZC ...

How long an asylum seeker stays in an AZC ...

Individuals have a right to shelter from the moment they apply for asylum until a decision is made on their application. Some people live in an AZC while ...

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Reception of asylum seekers in the Netherlands

Reception of asylum seekers in the Netherlands

An azc usually has room for 300 to about 1,500 people. Start of the aylum procedure. Depending on the available reception capacity, the asylum seeker is placed ...

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How the Dutch Cabinet works

How the Dutch Cabinet works

The Cabinet is composed of all government ministers. Its job is to take decisions on overall government policy and promote the coherence of policy.

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Contacting the Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning

Contacting the Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning

You can send your questions, comments or suggestions to the Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning by using the contact form.

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Government.nl: Information from the Government of the ...

Government.nl: Information from the Government of the ...

Reception of refugees from Ukraine, Visas, Dutch nationality, Immigration, Embassies, consulates and other representations ... Nature and the environment.

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Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management

Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management

by MI en Waterstaat · 2011 · Cited by 1 — The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management is committed to improving quality of life, access and mobility in a clean, safe and sustainable environment.

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Where can I get advice on travel vaccinations?

Where can I get advice on travel vaccinations?

Your municipal health service, regional vaccination service or family doctor can give you advice on travel vaccinations.

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Delta Programme

Delta Programme

The government wants to ensure that the Netherlands is protected against flooding, now and in the future, and prepared for weather extremes.

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COVID-19 and visiting the Netherlands

COVID-19 and visiting the Netherlands

The Government of the Netherlands has decided to lift all travel restrictions related to coronavirus. More information about travelling to the Netherlands.

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Coronavirus Covid-19

Coronavirus Covid-19

3 steps to reopen the Netherlands​​ COVID-19 infection rates are high, and many people are self-isolating or self-quarantining at home. But despite the high ...

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Types of income tax

Types of income tax

Savings and investments (box 3). You pay tax on income from your wealth, including savings, shares and a second home. It is calculated as the value of all ...

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Services and institutions | Ministry of Health, Welfare and ...

Services and institutions | Ministry of Health, Welfare and ...

The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) is the supervisory authority responsible for monitoring the quality and safety of healthcare and youth care ...

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King's Commissioners' tasks | Provinces

King's Commissioners' tasks | Provinces

A King's Commissioner has various tasks and powers. The Commissioner chairs both the provincial council and the executive, and is also a member of the ...

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King's Commissioner | Provinces

King's Commissioner | Provinces

A King's Commissioner is the presiding member of the provincial executive, the body which manages the day-to-day affairs of the province.

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Paying voluntary contributions under the state pension ...

Paying voluntary contributions under the state pension ...

Everyone living or working in the Netherlands is automatically insured under the Old Age Pensions Act (AOW). This insurance stops when you go to live or ...

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Voluntarily filling any gaps in state pension (AOW) ...

Voluntarily filling any gaps in state pension (AOW) ...

You can voluntarily fill any gaps in state pension (AOW) qualifying years by making a payment to the Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB).

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Selection, appointment, dismissal and resignation

Selection, appointment, dismissal and resignation

The appointment procedure is set out in the Constitution and the Municipalities Act. Every municipality has a mayor, or an acting mayor if the post is vacant.

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Logo Government of the Netherlands

Logo Government of the Netherlands

Prime Minister Dick Schoof and the remaining ministers and state secretaries, who also tendered their resignations, will, at the King's request, continue ...

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